India Advances in Global Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

India has registered a measured improvement in its global corruption ranking, climbing five places to secure the 91st position in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025. The shift reflects incremental progress in perceived public sector integrity amid persistent governance and accountability challenges.

India Emerges as Global Leader in Enterprise AI Usage

India has strengthened its standing in the global artificial intelligence landscape, securing the second position worldwide in enterprise AI and machine learning adoption, according to the latest ThreatLabz analysis by Zscaler. The findings reflect India’s accelerating digital transformation while drawing attention to critical security vulnerabilities accompanying large-scale AI deployment.

Macron’s India Visit to Reinforce Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to pay an official visit to India from February 17 to 19, during which he will hold extensive bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs, highlights the growing depth and continuity of the India–France strategic partnership.

Teen Technologist Completes Lunar Analog Mission in Kutch

Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya has earned distinction as India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a Moon-habitat simulation organised by AAKA Space Studio. The mission was conducted from February 1 to 8 in the salt-white terrain of Dholavira in Gujarat’s Kutch district, an environment chosen for its resemblance to extraterrestrial landscapes. The initiative represents a significant advancement in India’s growing analog space research framework.

Delhi Adopts Cooperative Model for Urban Taxi Services

Delhi has emerged as the first state in India to formally collaborate with Bharat Taxi’s cooperative mobility platform, signalling a structural shift in the regulation and delivery of urban cab services. The initiative is designed to ensure safe, transparent and technology-driven transport solutions while strengthening income security and social dignity for taxi drivers in the National Capital.