<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Darshikam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darshikam: Your Daily Dose of News]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:44:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.darshikam.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[India’s Digital Payments Push Goes Global: Why UPI’s International Expansion Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPI is increasingly becoming part of India’s global economic footprint. International acceptance can reduce payment friction for travellers, migrants and businesses while strengthening India’s digital-finance influence.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/india-s-digital-payments-push-goes-global-why-upi-s-international-expansion-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a08641e9-b589-4852-a91d-b35cf48549b0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_5f3944b05ecf43d39c00fc9c7cc366da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Fintech Fest 2026: Why Agentic AI and Digital Finance Are Converging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Global Fintech Fest is highlighting a new phase of digital finance in which AI agents, tokenisation and interoperable payment systems are moving toward real-world use.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/global-fintech-fest-2026-why-agentic-ai-and-digital-finance-are-converging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">89cdaac9-c76a-4833-96b1-4ac1f7b14279</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_5f3944b05ecf43d39c00fc9c7cc366da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRICS New Delhi 2026: What the Summit Says About the Next Global Order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is putting trade, local-currency settlements, AI governance and Global South cooperation at the centre of the diplomatic agenda.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/brics-new-delhi-2026-what-the-summit-says-about-the-next-global-order</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b8e24a40-3d06-469c-b9c0-a07f264fe28c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_ba8a0777e5734af2a34544a560f64fd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_599,h_335,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO Explained in 2026: Why Collective Defence Still Shapes European Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[NATO remains one of the world’s most important security alliances. Its central principle is collective defence, but its modern agenda now extends into technology, cyber security and resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/nato-explained-in-2026-why-collective-defence-still-shapes-european-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">eeb673b9-01db-488f-aa05-1a557a5daed0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_03ec2c232c3a436caca4d3c21252e48d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_920,h_690,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census 2027 and India’s Data Revolution: Why Better Population Data Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is preparing for Census 2027 with a stronger digital architecture. Better population data can improve public policy, infrastructure planning and the targeting of government programmes.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/census-2027-and-india-s-data-revolution-why-better-population-data-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b5976d93-a46a-4817-aae7-bbb848527daf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_0c6c740a66024c3f854e90d78215b384~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_927,h_492,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The United Nations in a Fragmented World: What Multilateralism Can Still Deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UN remains the central global forum for diplomacy, humanitarian coordination and international cooperation. Its influence depends on whether major powers can still find areas where collective action is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/the-united-nations-in-a-fragmented-world-what-multilateralism-can-still-deliver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">aca57f12-d96b-4590-ba7c-1d13fc7de50d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_6b1d2bcb96834cc8886cebe7d67507d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate Risk Is Becoming Economic Risk: What Record Heat Means for the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme heat is increasingly affecting agriculture, infrastructure, energy demand, health and trade. Climate change is no longer only an environmental story; it is an economic and security issue.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/climate-risk-is-becoming-economic-risk-what-record-heat-means-for-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f89c073-6d57-4c12-8cff-c325f9338406</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_cc3c4bd6f22a4c93a1bb05b631c428c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The European Union’s Economic Power: How the Single Market Shapes Global Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU’s single market gives its member states collective economic weight. Its common standards and large consumer base also give the bloc influence far beyond Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/the-european-union-s-economic-power-how-the-single-market-shapes-global-trade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7184bf8f-e07c-4a56-9ad3-79777f73fba4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_82854b948d5f46ac9219ba75e84a7d4b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s Manufacturing Moment: Can Factory Jobs Become the Next Growth Engine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is expanding manufacturing capacity across electronics, automobiles, engineering and advanced technology. The bigger question is whether investment can translate into millions of productive, better-paying jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/india-s-manufacturing-moment-can-factory-jobs-become-the-next-growth-engine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0f3e9cf3-672c-4662-aa9b-dcad349b00da</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_cc3c4bd6f22a4c93a1bb05b631c428c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s Semiconductor Ambition: Can the Country Build a Complete Chip Ecosystem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is investing heavily in semiconductor manufacturing, packaging and design. 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Tap-and-pay, offline capabilities and international acceptance are pushing UPI toward a more seamless global payments platform.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/upi-s-next-chapter-from-qr-codes-to-tap-and-pay-and-global-payments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce482e5c-d645-41b8-82d5-55038dd8dc2c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_5f3944b05ecf43d39c00fc9c7cc366da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s 7.8% Q1 Growth: What the Latest GDP Number Really Tells Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[India recorded real GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of FY2026-27. 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Geography still matters in an age of satellites and digital networks.]]></description><link>https://www.darshikam.com/post/a-world-map-is-also-a-map-of-power-geography-behind-global-politics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6b552ad2-f36a-456d-b36f-75d89bb1b5a2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2fb2e9_771d0d2286ab4d7c92f8dc718f5e115e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shubham gupta</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Railways and the Safety Push: How Kavach Is Changing Train Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automatic train protection is becoming a major part of India’s railway modernisation effort. 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