India will become the first country worldwide outside of Japan, to operate the brand new E10 Shinkansen bullet train, beginning with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, by the early 2030s. Before then, trials will be conducted using the older E5 trains, which will allow Japan to collect critical data under Indian conditions, such as

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to launch India’s first weather derivatives. This new futures market instrument will enable farmers and related industries to adapt to the current climate by hedging against the rising risks associated with climate-related adverse weather events including abnormal

On July 15, 2025, the Yakten village of Sikkim’s Pakyong district was launched as India’s first digital nomad village. This initiative will help remote workers by providing them with access to modern facilities in a quiet Himalayan environment. The initiative will also assist local families to earn a sustainable income through homestays, particularly in the