In a significant milestone, India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics.

As a part of Indias commitment towards strengthening international partnerships for peacekeeping, the Centre for UN Peacekeeping in New Delhi conducted an online training capsule for the Kyrgyzstan Armed Forces on January 15 and 16.

India has joined the UN committee of experts on big data and data science for official statistics, marking a significant advancement in the country's statistical ecosystem. This membership enables India to leverage data and technology for decision making and showcases its commitment to modernizing statistical processes for informed policy formulation.

The near-term outlook for South Asia is expected to remain robust, with growth projected at 5.7 per cent in 2025 and 6.0 per cent in 2026

India has become a member of the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. This committee addresses the benefits and challenges of Big Data. India will help shape global standards and practices.

India's economy is projected to grow by 6.6% in 2025, driven by robust consumption, investment, and strong export growth in services and goods. While global challenges persist, Indias focus on infrastructure and export growth fuels optimism.

India joins UN-CEBD to enhance global statistical practices, leveraging Big Data for informed decision-making and sustainable development goals.

After a trainee doctor was found raped and murdered in a hospital last year, nationwide protests and strikes rocked India. The trial was fast-tracked through the justice system, and a 33-year-old man was found guilty of the doctor's rape and murder.

The Enquiry Committee set up by the Indian government in response to information from US authorities to look into inputs provided by the US on an alleged plot to kill Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has recommended “legal action against

India's growth projection for this year fell marginally from last year's 6.8 per cent last year, but it has to be seen in the context of sluggish global growth with the nation retaining its rank as the fastest-growing economy.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its Indian growth forecast unchanged at 6.5% for FY25 and FY26 in an update to its World Economic Outlook released on Friday. However, in its latest quarterly update,

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that India is continuously violating international laws and conventions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service,