Aided by an upsurge in domestic tourism, the Indian homestay market is growing exponentially. Aware of this potential, NITI Aayog has issued a strategic report, entitled Rethinking Homestays - Navigating Policy Pathways that suggests policy-level reform on how to harness it in support of sustainable development in the sector.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a draft Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) in 2025 that has elicited a lot of discussion. Israel extends the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) to all kinds of undergraduate courses, be it in sciences, commerce or social sciences.

Indeed, during the 2025 Monsoon Session, India passed five landmark bills as part of a large move to modernize the country in its maritime sector. Berries This legislative reform removes antique laws of a colonial origin and looks to enhance the blue economy in the country in line with national Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Seven months into his second administration of office, former President Donald Trump policy of imposing again substantial tariffs is transforming the economic picture of the United States. Although the move was initially received by arguments of resilience, it is now leading to an increase in inflation, a stagnation in growth, and causing severe problems to the monetary policy.

The Indian government has cleared 40 new tourism initiatives in a step believed to increase capital investment in the sector to Rs. 3,295.76 crore under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The set also includes 23 states and are designed to build tourist centres of fame, which is entirely financed by the central government.