Author: News Desk
The proposed change of Kerala’s official name to Keralam marks another chapter in the state’s long history of linguistic identity. The move has its roots in Malayalam usage and follows years of discussion over whether the state’s constitutional name should reflect the name traditionally used in the Malayalam language. The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 by voice vote on August 11, amid protests from the Opposition. The Bill proposes changing the state’s name in the Constitution from Kerala to Keralam. The proposal now has to clear the Rajya Sabha and receive the President’s assent before…
Tamil Nadu has attracted ₹1,02,514 crore in investment commitments within the first 100 days of the TVK-led state government taking charge, according to a government statement reported by Moneycontrol. The investments are expected to generate 1,21,788 jobs. At the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors’ Conclave, 97 MoUs involving ₹67,452 crore were signed, with 1.07 lakh jobs expected. Several major projects were announced. YKK has proposed ₹1,651 crore for a manufacturing facility in Tiruvallur, while Daimler plans to invest ₹4,000 crore to expand its commercial vehicle design, R&D and manufacturing operations. JK Tyre will invest ₹5,143 crore in expanding its Kancheepuram project.…
Deposits in India’s banking system have surged by nearly ₹11 lakh crore over the six weeks ended July 31, reaching a record level as banks saw a strong increase in dollar inflows through the Reserve Bank of India’s foreign-currency non-resident deposit scheme. The sharp rise comes after deposits had fallen significantly at the start of the financial year. RBI data shows that deposits declined by a net ₹3.87 lakh crore between April 1 and June 15. However, they recovered strongly during the following three fortnights. A major reason behind the recent increase has been the conversion of incoming dollars into…
More than 5,000 pilots working with Air India and Air India Express have begun undergoing mandatory substance screening as part of the airline’s efforts to strengthen passenger confidence and maintain safety standards. The large-scale testing drive started on Thursday and comes after a series of incidents that have raised concerns over aviation safety and crew fitness. Passenger trust was already affected by the Ahmedabad plane crash in June last year and was gradually being rebuilt. However, concerns resurfaced after the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight, where the pilot-in-command reportedly failed a dope test following the incident involving the aircraft. Air India…
N Chandrasekaran’s journey to the top of the Tata Group began far from the boardrooms of corporate India. Born in Mohanur, Tamil Nadu, Chandrasekaran studied at a government school before pursuing higher education in science and later completing his master’s degree in computer applications. His professional journey began at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 1987. Over the years, he rose through the ranks and eventually became the company’s CEO and managing director. His performance at TCS paved the way for a larger leadership role within the Tata Group. In 2017, Chandrasekaran became chairman of Tata Sons, succeeding Ratan Tata. His…
India is set to roll out its first rake of 19 LHB broad-gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway, marking another milestone in railway cooperation between the two countries. Manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, the coaches have been customised to meet Bangladesh Railway’s requirements. The first rake includes AC sleeper, AC chair, non-AC chair and power cars. The coaches feature modern passenger and safety facilities, including CCTV surveillance, a baby-care room and a prayer room, along with strengthened roof structures and crashworthy design features. The rollout highlights India’s growing role as a supplier of advanced railway equipment and…
India and Nepal are deepening their development cooperation through a series of agreements focused on key sectors including education, health and agriculture. The partnership reflects the two neighbouring countries’ continued focus on grassroots development and improving access to essential infrastructure and services. India has supported hundreds of High Impact Community Development Projects across Nepal, covering areas such as education, healthcare, drinking water, connectivity, sanitation and public utilities. The two countries have also expanded cooperation in agriculture, with efforts aimed at improving crop productivity, post-harvest management, agri-marketing, climate resilience and sustainable farming practices. The latest cooperation underscores the long-standing development partnership…
Global logistics company DP World is strengthening its coastal shipping operations in India with the acquisition of a new container vessel, DP World Indus. The company said its marine services business, Shipping Solutions, has added the vessel to its fleet to support the movement of cargo between Indian ports and strengthen domestic coastal trade. New Vessel To Boost Coastal Cargo Movement With a capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs, DP World Indus is expected to support the movement of containers through India’s coastal shipping network. DP World said greater use of coastal shipping can reduce pressure on road networks while…
India’s Ministry of Defence is planning to acquire long-range ship-launched loitering munitions for the Indian Navy, aiming to give warships a relatively low-cost option for striking targets at considerable distances. Drones To Bridge Capability Gap The proposed drones are intended to fill the gap between reconnaissance UAVs and precision-guided missiles. After being launched from a naval vessel, the drones would be capable of searching for targets over land and sea before carrying out a dive attack. The Navy is looking for systems with an operational range of at least 1,000 kilometres and a loitering endurance of nine hours or more.…
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a Rs 335 crore project to build an internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority, aimed at reducing congestion and improving cargo movement within the port. 3.584 Km Elevated Corridor Planned The proposed 3.584 km elevated corridor will connect Convent Junction with the Dock Area inside the port. The flyover will separate road and rail traffic, helping trucks move more smoothly and reducing delays caused by frequent railway crossings. Project To Address Rail Crossing Delays The port currently has nine railway level crossings that are closed around 18 times a day due…