Paying an EMI? Some good news for you.

Good morning.

Some news actually makes you feel good about the week ahead. Today's lead is one of those.

Let's get into it.

India recorded more than 5,000 child adoptions last year - the highest in a decade. The rise is credited to a stronger identification drive that brought more children into the legal adoption pool, and a growing acceptance of adoption across Indian families. 

Behind every number is a child who finally has a family. That is a statistic worth pausing on.

Know someone who has been thinking about it? Sometimes a nudge is all it takes. 

Let's face it, shall we? 😬

Sending some cuteness your way 😍

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What happened?
Economists widely expect the RBI to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% through the rest of 2026 - choosing to support growth rather than react to rising prices.

Why does it matter?
Stable rates mean borrowing costs stay predictable. If you have a home loan, a car loan, or carry a credit card balance, your EMIs are unlikely to change for now.

The balancing act:
Inflation is sitting above the RBI's comfort zone, but growth risks are rising too.

Holding rates steady is the RBI's way of taming prices without choking jobs and spending. For everyday readers, it is a signal that the central bank is prioritising stability. Read More →

"Bas kar foundation hai, time machine nahi hai…"

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🏋️ Mirabai Chanu won India's first gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 - the Manipuri weightlifter continuing to carry Indian weightlifting on her shoulders.

🎾 Anahat Singh became the first Indian ever to win the World Junior Squash Championships - a landmark for Indian squash.

📚 PM Modi has appointed Nandan Nilekani to lead a national task force on exam reform, following repeated paper leaks across major exams.

🤖 Punjab has become the first Indian state to introduce AI as a mainstream school subject from Class 1 to Class 12.

🏗️ CPWD is deploying 3D printing to fast-track defence construction in India's border areas, cutting build times significantly.

🏔️ Meghalaya's CM has honoured Kitkupar Nongsiej for winning a medal at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2026 - a global achievement from the Northeast.

🪐 NASA is planning an AI-powered mission to collect particles from Saturn's rings directly - a first of its kind.