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Ashton Hall, born on October 24, 1995, in Jacksonville, Florida, has become one of the most recognized fitness influencers of the decade. Initially aspiring to play in the NFL, Hall’s dreams shifted after realizing that path was not forthcoming. He began working at GNC in 2019, which ignited his passion for fitness. By 2020, he transitioned to personal training and eventually managed a gym. In 2021, he moved to Los Angeles and launched his online platform, ASH Fitness, which rebranded in 2022 to Ashton Hall Official, offering training courses, workout tips, and lifestyle advice. Hall’s viral morning routine video, featuring…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated its indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) with a combat free-fall jump from 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and the industry for the achievement, calling it a major milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The high-altitude jump was carried out by Indian Air Force test jumpers, highlighting the reliability, advanced design, and tactical efficiency of the homegrown system. The MoD noted that the MCPS is now the only operational parachute system in India capable of…
At just 20, Mumbai-born Dhravya Shah has raised $3 million for his Silicon Valley-based startup, Supermemory. Once an IIT aspirant, he chose a different path, one that’s now earned backing from leaders at Google, OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta. His achievements don’t end there. Dhravya recently received the prestigious O-1 visa, granted to individuals with extraordinary ability, making him one of the youngest Indians ever to earn it. His journey began during the Covid lockdown, when he convinced his parents to buy him a laptop. Soon after, he built and sold a Twitter automation tool that caught the attention of Hypefury,…
India’s transformation from a software services stronghold to a key player in the semiconductor and design space is gaining traction. Leading names like LG Electronics and Samsung are now significantly increasing investment in Indian engineering talent to lead their next-generation chip development initiatives. For Samsung, the shift is more than symbolic; the company is accelerating efforts to hire talent in India for core roles across system-on-chip (SoC), memory design, firmware, and AI optimization. Its Bengaluru-based semiconductor division, SSIR, is positioning itself as a global design hub rather than just a support center. This move is being driven by more than just…
The 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti was held on 17 October to evaluate infrastructure proposals from various ministries, focusing on multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP). Chaired by Pankaj Kumar, Joint Secretary, Logistics (DPIIT), the session assessed five projects, two each from the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), and one from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), ensuring alignment with GatiShakti principles such as integrated planning, last-mile connectivity, and inter-ministerial coordination. Railway Projects 1. Quadrupling Hosapete–Ballari Line (Karnataka) The Rail…
Musician Stephen Devassy has transformed his long-standing dream of creating a cutting-edge entertainment space into reality with SD Scapes, a state-of-the-art facility spread over seven acres in Kalamassery, Kochi. Built at a cost of Rs 22 crore, the three-storey studio spans 43,000 sqft and is designed to cater to the needs of filmmakers, musicians, and content creators. Multifunctional Halls for Film, Music, and Live Events The facility features multifunctional halls ranging from 7,000 sqft to 17,000 sqft, each equipped with acoustic wooden floors, ceiling grids for lighting and microphones, and elevated catwalks. These halls are optimized for capturing high-quality sound and…
India plans to spend approximately Rs 65,400 crore to acquire engines for fighter aircraft currently under development, according to estimates shared on Friday by a defence official leading the home-grown engine programme. Engine Requirements and Fighter Programmes S. V. Ramana Murthy, director of the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), said the country will need around 1,100 engines for various fighter jet programmes progressing at different stages. India’s long-standing effort to equip its Tejas light combat aircraft with the indigenous Kaveri engine has faced delays due to technical challenges. Building an Indigenous Engine Ecosystem Murthy emphasized the need for a mission-mode…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on October 15 that India aims to build 7,000 km of dedicated passenger corridors by 2047 under the government’s Viksit Bharat vision. The new high-speed routes will allow maximum speeds of 350 kmph, with operational speeds of 320 kmph, and are expected to transform the country’s rail network. Advanced Technology for Speed and Safety Speaking at the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said the corridors will feature indigenously developed signalling systems and advanced operations control centres, combining high speed with enhanced safety standards. Next-Generation Trains The minister also outlined…
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer Defense & Security and India’s Mahindra Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly offer the C-390 Millennium for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme. The agreement aims to establish local manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance capabilities for the aircraft in India. Expanding Previous Collaboration The new pact builds on a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2024, which outlined initial cooperation between the two companies. It now defines roles in marketing, industrialisation, and supply-chain development, taking the collaboration to a more concrete and operational level. Working With India’s Defence Ecosystem Both Embraer and…
India and Brazil have agreed to broaden the existing preferential trade agreement (PTA) between New Delhi and the Mercosur bloc to strengthen economic ties and boost bilateral trade. Mercosur includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Talks Between Leaders The discussions took place during a meeting in New Delhi between Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Both sides agreed to set up a technical dialogue, including convening the Joint Administration Committee under the PTA, to define the scope of the expansion at the earliest mutually convenient date. The commerce ministry noted that the aim…