Author: News Desk
The rapidly expanding threat of cyberattacks against individuals, organisations and governments has created an urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals to protect critical data and digital infrastructure. Speaking at the second edition of the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) in Kochi, organised by F9 Infotech in collaboration with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), DGP Manoj Abraham said cyberattacks can now cripple nations and organisations, disable critical infrastructure and disrupt military operations without a single shot being fired.“There is a 389 per cent rise in ransomware victims worldwide, year-over-year, and in India, reported financial losses owing to cyber fraud in 2025…
India’s Zorawar light tank is emerging as a key addition to the country’s high-altitude warfare capabilities, particularly along the challenging Himalayan terrain. Developed jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Larsen & Toubro, the Zorawar is designed to provide greater mobility and firepower in mountainous regions where heavier main battle tanks face operational limitations. The approximately 25-tonne tank is built for high-altitude operations and is intended to counter China’s Type 15 light tank, which is deployed in the Himalayan region. A major feature of the Zorawar is its Belgian connection. The tank uses John Cockerill’s Cockerill 3105 turret,…
India is maintaining continuous contact with both Russia and Ukraine as New Delhi explores ways to help end the ongoing conflict, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. Speaking in Warsaw after his visit to Kyiv, Jaishankar said India is looking at ideas and suggestions that could help mitigate or resolve the conflict. He reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to finding a solution. Jaishankar also said India is ready to assist in any manner that could contribute to peace between the two countries. During his Ukraine visit, Jaishankar met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Discussions…
Ford is planning a major electric vehicle manufacturing facility at its Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai, as the automaker looks to strengthen its India operations and build an export base for affordable EVs. The proposed brownfield project could include EV assembly as well as batteries, cells, motors and other critical components, potentially turning the Chennai facility into an integrated electric-vehicle manufacturing hub. The facility is also being positioned as an Asia-Pacific hub for affordable electric vehicles, with production expected to cater primarily to export markets. This could allow Ford to use its existing manufacturing infrastructure in Tamil Nadu to develop…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is set to launch a dedicated Empty Container Yard (ECY) at Mundra Port in Gujarat. The new facility will provide end-to-end services for empty containers, including storage, maintenance, inspection and movement. It will also include integrated warehousing capabilities. The initiative is aimed at improving container logistics and reducing operational bottlenecks by bringing empty-container activities within the Mundra Port SEZ. The facility will enable closer coordination between Customs authorities, shipping lines, terminal operators and transporters, supporting faster and more efficient container movement. Mundra Port is a major gateway for India’s container trade and serves…
The Indian Space Research Organisation is accelerating preparations for a series of ambitious space missions, with the Gaganyaan programme and future lunar exploration among its key priorities. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has reaffirmed that the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is targeted for the end of 2026. The mission will be a crucial test of the systems required to safely send humans into space and bring them back to Earth. Gaganyaan aims to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability by sending a crew of three into a 400-km orbit before safely returning them to Earth. ISRO is also preparing for the next…
Kerala is preparing to develop the 622-km NH 66 stretch from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram as India’s first electric truck corridor. A study by the Kerala State Electricity Board and the International Council on Clean Transportation estimates that an initial charging network of 12.5 MW will be required, with an investment of around ₹19 crore. The plan involves installing charging infrastructure along the highway while strengthening the electricity network to support the growing use of electric trucks. The study estimates that the corridor could eventually require 1,939 chargers with a combined capacity of 204.5 MW by 2050. Kochi, Kozhikode and Kollam…
Airbus expects to deliver more than two aircraft a week to India on average over the next 10 years, highlighting the rapid expansion of the country’s aviation market. The European aircraft manufacturer has a backlog of more than 1,200 aircraft for India. This translates to around 120 aircraft deliveries a year over the next decade, according to Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia. The large order pipeline reflects growing demand from Indian airlines as passenger traffic and the country’s middle class continue to expand. Airbus has previously indicated that deliveries to Indian carriers could…
Volkswagen is planning another 50,000 job cuts worldwide by 2030 as part of its biggest restructuring in nearly 90 years. The additional cuts would come on top of an existing programme targeting around 50,000 positions, potentially taking the total planned workforce reduction to about 100,000. The restructuring is aimed at reducing excess capacity, lowering costs and improving competitiveness amid growing competition from Chinese automakers, US tariffs and weaker demand in China. The plan also includes changes to Volkswagen’s German manufacturing network, with vehicle production set to end at four plants. The company plans to simplify its model range and streamline…
India’s Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has started construction of four 26-metre battery-powered tugboats ordered by Danish towage company Svitzer, marking another step in the expansion of its electric vessel fleet. The tugboats will be built based on a design developed by Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd (RAL). Under the agreement, CSL will construct four confirmed vessels for Svitzer, with an option to build up to four additional tugs. The vessels will be manufactured according to Svitzer’s specifications and will be deployed across the company’s global fleet. Svitzer said the new vessels will form part of a broader newbuilding…