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British aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge Ltd to manufacture and supply fan blades for its Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engines. These fan blades, used in high-performance turbofan engines for business jets such as Bombardier Global 5500/6500, Gulfstream G700/G800, and Dassault Falcon 10X, will now be produced in India. Strengthening Local Manufacturing and Partnerships The deal marks a milestone in Rolls-Royce’s strategy to build in-country capabilities and strengthen strategic local partnerships. It also aligns with the company’s goal to double supply chain sourcing from India by 2030. The contract was signed at Rolls-Royce’s Dahlewitz…

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited New Delhi on October 17, 2025, for her first official trip to India since taking office. During her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting the shared interests of their countries and the region. The discussions spanned development cooperation, education, women’s empowerment, innovation, and the welfare of Indian fishermen along the shared maritime borders. PM Modi emphasized the significance of closer collaboration, saying, “As close neighbours, our cooperation holds immense importance for the prosperity of our two peoples as well as the…

A court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, ruling that his arrest by Belgian police earlier this year was lawful. Choksi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, was arrested on April 11, 2025, following a request from Indian authorities. Since then, he has remained in a Belgian prison after multiple bail pleas were rejected on grounds that he could flee again. Officials called the ruling a major step forward in India’s effort to bring Choksi back, though he still has the right…

CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping company, has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard to build six LNG-powered container ships — a first for India. The $300 million deal marks the country’s entry into global container ship construction, traditionally dominated by China, South Korea, and Japan. CMA CGM chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé described India as a strong “alternative” shipbuilding destination and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s business-minded leadership. “It felt like speaking to a business leader, not just a Prime Minister,” Saadé said, adding that Modi encouraged the company to invest more in India. Each vessel…

A decade ago, Indian Railways was slow, congested, and struggling to keep pace with freight demand. Today, it’s powering one of the quietest logistics revolutions in the world. Backed by Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) and record wagon production, India has now overtaken the United States and Russia in total freight movement. Global data for FY 2024–25 shows Indian Railways moving 1.6 billion tonnes of goods — second only to China’s 4 billion tonnes. The US handled 1.5 billion, and Russia about 1.1 billion tonnes in the same period. Just a year earlier, India had transported 1.46 billion tonnes, trailing slightly behind the…

Ola Electric unveiled its first non-vehicle product, Shakti, at 10:00 am on 16 October, marking the company’s entry into the energy storage segment. The launch represents a strategic shift for the EV maker, which has so far concentrated on electric two-wheelers. Prior to the reveal, online speculation ran high, with some guessing the product could be a smart speaker similar to Apple’s HomePod. Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Ola Electric, introduced Shakti as an in-house developed, app-controlled energy storage device. Described as portable and intelligent, the product is designed for multiple purposes including power backup, solar storage, voltage stabilization, and mobile…

The inaugural India-South Korea naval bilateral exercise commenced on Monday at Busan Naval Base, marking a significant step in the expanding strategic partnership between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). INS Sahyadri, currently deployed in the South China Sea and the wider Indo-Pacific, arrived at Busan on October 13 to participate in the maiden exercise. The South Korean Navy provided a ceremonial welcome, reflecting the growing navy-to-navy cooperation between the two countries. INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class stealth frigate commissioned in 2012 and indigenously designed, embodies India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. The ship operates under the Eastern…

Kinet Railway Solutions, an Indo-Russian joint venture, revealed the design concept for the First AC coach of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Wednesday at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The joint venture, a partnership between Russian rolling stock leader TMH and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), is responsible for manufacturing and maintaining 120 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, totaling 1,920 coaches for Indian Railways. Spacious Design and Modern Comforts The First AC four-berth compartment emphasizes passenger comfort and privacy. Features include a staircase for easy upper-berth access, built-in USB ports at every seat,…

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and UAE Minister of Defence, recently captured global attention with a breathtaking skydiving video over the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The adrenaline-fueled clip shows the royal launching from a propeller plane alongside Sky Dive Dubai members, performing flips, swings, and precise maneuvers thousands of feet above the ground. A playful mid-air flying kiss adds a charming, personal touch that delighted viewers worldwide. The footage demonstrates Sheikh Hamdan’s skill as an experienced skydiver, highlighting his complete mastery of the parachute as he descends smoothly and celebrates with…

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is set to launch three technologically advanced vessels, including an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy, the shipbuilder announced. The other two vessels are a Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and India’s largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. According to CSL, the triple launch underscores the shipyard’s leadership across naval, commercial, and green maritime sectors, highlighting India’s engineering capabilities and commitment to sustainable maritime development under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The ASW SWC, the sixth vessel in an eight-ship contract signed…