Eyes of the India

  India’s Union Budget 2026 comes at a time of global uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and slower global demand. In this environment, fiscal choices matter more than ever. Sethurathnam Ravi discusses fiscal prudence, manufacturing reforms, and investor sentiment after Union Budget 2026. Sethurathnam Ravi , widely known as S. Ravi, former Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange and Founder and Managing Partner of Ravi Rajan & Co, believes this year’s Budget is not flashy but it is strategically strong. According to Sethurathnam Ravi, the government has chosen discipline over drama. The Budget focuses on fiscal consolidation, long-term manufacturing, and digital infrastructure while avoiding populist overspending. Who Is Sethurathnam Ravi Sethurathnam Ravi, often referred to as S. Ravi BSE due to his leadership at India’s premier stock exchange, is a seasoned financial expert with decades of experience in capital markets, governance, audit, and public policy. Why his ...

  A major YouTube global outage today disrupted access for millions of users across the world. People reported seeing a persistent “Something Went Wrong” error message while opening the app, streaming videos, or signing in on smart TVs and mobile devices. Users worldwide reported the “Something Went Wrong” error during the YouTube global outage today. The outage began early Wednesday morning and quickly escalated into a worldwide issue. Reports surged from the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and several other regions, confirming that the disruption was not limited to a single country. Within the first hour alone, tens of thousands of users reported problems, making this one of the most significant YouTube service interruptions in recent months. What Happened During the YouTube Global Outage? According to real-time outage tracking data from DownDetector, more than 320,000 users in the United States reported YouTube-related issues. Between 6:30 am and 7:30 am, near...

  The India France Strategic Partnership reached a historic milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. Amid growing global uncertainty, both leaders announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, reinforcing their shared commitment to stability, innovation, and trusted cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting to elevate the India France Strategic Partnership. This announcement reflects a deeper alignment between India and France across defence, technology, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, positioning the partnership as a pillar of global balance. PM Modi and Macron Meeting Highlights in Mumbai During bilateral talks held at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, Prime Minister Modi described India–France relations as “special” and a stabilising force in a rapidly changing world order. He stated that at a time when global institutions f...

  The India Today Group has introduced Sutra, a new AI-powered news anchor, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks another major step in India’s growing use of artificial intelligence in digital journalism. Sutra, the AI-powered news anchor introduced by India Today Group during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Sutra is designed to summarise, analyse, and contextualise discussions from the summit in real time. With this innovation, India Today Group aims to deliver faster, clearer, and more inclusive news experiences for modern audiences. The AI anchor has been developed in collaboration with BharatGen and was showcased in the presence of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. What Is Sutra AI News Anchor Sutra is an advanced AI-driven virtual news presenter built to support real-time news summarisation. Unlike traditional AI anchors, Sutra focuses on contextual intelligence, not just scripted delivery. Key Capabil...