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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicCBDC

Topic: CBDC

Rising interest but only medium-term targets — why central banks are going slow on digital currencies

A Bank for International Settlements survey shows that, compared to last yr, world economies seems more likely to issue Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in medium term than short term.

RBI wants to scale up e-rupee via UPI. Why target of 1 mn transactions a day could be ‘far-fetched’

RBI piloted Central Bank Digital Currency, or e-rupee, last November and now hopes to ramp up its use through UPI. But experts say lack of awareness and adoption are obstacles.

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Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.