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Satellite images have documented the decade-long construction of the Chenab Rail Bridge, the tallest railway arch bridge in the world. The earliest images from 2017 showed initial work on mountain peaks above the Chenab River in Dharot. By 2022, the 1,315-metre-long steel arch neared completion. The February 2025 satellite view revealed the finished bridge, built using 25,000 tonnes of metal—three times more than the Eiffel Tower. A Key Link in Kashmir’s Connectivity This bridge is a critical part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), designed to provide uninterrupted rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Its…
US President Donald Trump has urged Apple to shift iPhone production out of India. He warned Apple CEO Tim Cook that continuing operations in India could lead to a 25% tariff on products. Apple Moves Forward with Indian Expansion Ignoring the pressure, Apple is expanding its operations in India. The company has signed a new deal with Tata Group for repair services of iPhones and MacBooks to strengthen its supply chain and reduce reliance on China. Tata Becomes Key Repair and Assembly Partner Tata has already been involved in iPhone assembly in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Now, it will also manage…
Indian Railways is planning to stop producing Vande Bharat Express trains with only seating (chair cars) and will instead focus on sleeper coach versions tailored for long-distance overnight travel, according to reports from Daily Thanthi. An official from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) stated that they aim to complete the production of 11 more Vande Bharat trains featuring chair cars. After these are finished, manufacturing of chair car-only trains will end, and production will prioritize sleeper coach variants. BEML in Bengaluru and ICF in Perambur have already started manufacturing the sleeper coach models, with the prototype completed in August last…
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, announced an unconditional grant of ₹151 crore to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. Ambani is an alumnus of the institute, having graduated in the 1970s when it was known as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). Event to Publish Biography of Professor MM Sharma Ambani spent over three hours at ICT to attend the launch of Professor MM Sharma’s biography, titled Divine Scientist. He recalled how Professor Sharma’s first lecture at UDCT inspired him. Ambani also highlighted Prof. Sharma’s significant role as a key architect behind India’s economic reforms.…
The MSC IRINA, recognized as the world’s largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, made its maiden visit to a South Asian port by docking at Vizhinjam International Seaport on June 9, 2025. This visit marks a significant milestone for Vizhinjam, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2, 2025. Impressive Size and CapacityMeasuring 399.9 meters in length and 61.3 meters in width, MSC IRINA is nearly four times longer than a standard FIFA football field. It has the capacity to carry 24,346 TEUs, surpassing the previous largest container ship, OOCL Spain, by 150 TEUs.…
Ashok Elluswamy is a key figure in Tesla’s journey toward advanced self-driving technology. As Tesla’s Vice President of AI, he leads the team responsible for developing the company’s Autopilot and AI software systems. His work has been crucial in transforming Tesla from a regular car manufacturer into a leader in autonomous driving. Elluswamy joined Tesla in 2014 as the very first engineer hired for the Autopilot team. Since 2019, he has been leading the AI software division, focusing on neural networks, real-time decision-making, and self-driving capabilities. His long tenure and leadership have made him one of the most important members…
S. Padmanabhan Sankaranarayanan has been appointed as the new chairperson of Tata Chemicals Ltd., taking over from N Chandrasekaran, who stepped down from the role on May 29. Padmanabhan will formally assume office on May 30, 2025. Longstanding Career in the Tata Group Padmanabhan’s association with Tata Chemicals began in December 2016 when he joined as a non-executive director. His professional journey with the Tata Group started in 1982 at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he was involved in managing software projects and logistics across various international locations. He spent 26 years at TCS, rising through the ranks to become…
Deepika Padukone began her acting journey with the Kannada film Aishwarya opposite Upendra Rao. Her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om set her on a path to stardom, followed by major hits like Padmaavat and Chennai Express. She also made her mark in Hollywood with xXx: Return of Xander Cage, sharing screen space with Vin Diesel. Today, she ranks among India’s highest-paid actresses, known for her strong performances and wide fan base. Massive Net Worth Among Top ActressesDeepika Padukone’s net worth is estimated at ₹500 crore, as per News18. She earns between ₹15–30 crore per film. While some actresses like Juhi Chawla (₹4,600 crore) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan…
Boson Cell, a company based in Chennai, has started making lithium-ion battery cells in India. This is the first time such batteries are being produced in the country. On June 4, 2025, the company launched two battery types — the 18350 B-30A and the 21700 B-50A. These batteries can be used in drones, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy systems like solar panels. Better than Imported BatteriesUntil now, India depended on imported lithium batteries, mostly from China. Boson Cell says their batteries can be recharged up to 1,000 times, while imported ones last only about 350 cycles. This makes their…
On May 25, 2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and his international crewmates entered quarantine, marking the final phase before launch. Shukla will soon become the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a collaborative effort between Axiom Space, NASA, ESA, and ISRO. The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 8, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. India’s Investment and Strategic Purpose India has allocated ₹550 crore for this mission. This includes the cost of Shukla’s participation and 12 scientific experiments,…