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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is in advanced discussions with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Group to set up a $500-million shipbuilding joint venture in Kochi, marking the first direct investment by a global shipbuilding major into India’s core shipbuilding infrastructure, according to Mint. The proposed venture, structured as a 50:50 partnership, represents a potential breakthrough in India’s long-standing ambition to become a significant shipbuilding nation alongside established leaders like China, South Korea, and Japan. The timing is notable, as Asian shipyards are currently operating at full capacity, with order books stretching years ahead. The collaboration will involve HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD…

India and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earths and critical minerals during President Lula da Silva’s state visit to India on 21 February 2026. The joint statement highlighted the two countries’ intention to cooperate across the full mineral value chain, including exploration, mining, processing, recycling, and refining, with the aim of strengthening supply chains and enhancing competitiveness. India is working to build domestic capacity across the critical minerals value chain and reduce dependence on any single country by forging more overseas partnerships. Domestically, the Union Cabinet approved the National Critical Mineral Mission in January 2025, covering exploration,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Israel on 25 February for a two-day state visit, marking his first trip to Israel as Prime Minister since 2017, before Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited India the following year. This visit comes after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas under the “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict” last October, and following India’s condemnation, along with over 100 other nations, of Israel’s settlement expansion in the West Bank. On departure, PM Modi said he would hold talks with PM Netanyahu to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors. He will also meet Isaac Herzog, the President…

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam”, responding to a long-standing public demand in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the decision reflects the will of the people. The state government had earlier submitted two requests to the Centre seeking the name change. Next Steps in the Process Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that after Cabinet approval, the President will refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the state legislative assembly under Article 3 of the Constitution for its opinion. After receiving the assembly’s response, the Centre will take further action and…

The Indian Navy is preparing to strengthen its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third ship in the eight-vessel ASW Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project. The warship will join the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on 27 February 2026, in a ceremony led by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, Anjadip underscores India’s push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence. Measuring 77 meters, the vessel is a high-speed, agile “Dolphin Hunter” built for littoral operations, capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising enemy submarines in coastal waters. It features an advanced indigenous ASW…

India’s two biggest conglomerates are turning the ongoing India AI Summit into a prime spot to scout young engineers. With the race to build AI tools heating up and global investors pouring money in, Reliance Industries and the Adani Group are actively handpicking talent. Applicants are showing up with resumes, GitHub portfolios, and live projects to grab attention. Priyanshi Bavishi, marketing executive at AdaniConnex Pvt. Ltd., said, “The AI space is still niche, so skilled candidates have huge opportunities.” Tech Titans Take the Stage The week-long summit features tech heavyweights like Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. French President…

Resource-rich Kazakhstan, the world’s leading uranium producer, has agreed to supply a large quantity of uranium under a new contract to support India’s nuclear power plants. Announcement and Background The deal was announced by Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium company, Kazatomprom, following discussions with India’s Department of Atomic Energy. India and Kazakhstan have been negotiating a uranium supply agreement since the previous contract expired, with talks gaining momentum in recent months. Past Agreements Kazatomprom previously signed agreements with India for uranium supply: in January 2009, it agreed to provide 2,100 tonnes to India’s Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL), and in July 2015, it…

Adani Power, India’s largest private power producer with a total generation capacity of 18.15 GW, announced that its subsidiary Moxie Power Generation Ltd. (MPGL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp. (TNPDCL) to supply 558 MW (net) of power over five years. Tuticorin Plant and Competitive Tariff Moxie Power operates a 1,200 MW (2×600 MW) plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, and emerged as the lowest bidder in a competitive auction by offering a tariff of Rs 5.910 per unit. Power supply is scheduled to begin 1 April 2026. Secured Capacity and Revenue Visibility With this agreement, both units of the Tuticorin plant now have…

In an interview with Channeliam, the Hon’ble Speaker of Kerala, A N Shamseer, spoke about the growing importance of technology and artificial intelligence in shaping education. He emphasized that AI has become an indispensable part of human life and noted that Kerala, including its start-up ecosystem, is making strides in embracing technological advancements. Shamseer stressed the need to embed technology within the education system itself, enabling children to acquire practical skills in using modern tools. “The new generation of students is inherently tech-friendly,” he said, pointing out that children naturally understand how to navigate mobile devices, social media, and messaging…

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have emerged not just as leading stars in Indian cinema but also as significant financial powerhouses in the entertainment industry. Rashmika Mandanna’s net worth is estimated to run into several tens of crores, built through blockbuster films across Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema. She commands substantial remuneration per film and is also one of the most sought-after faces for brand endorsements, representing major national and international labels. As of early 2026, Chhaava actress boasts an estimated net worth of ₹66 crore, as per Forbes. Vijay Deverakonda, known for his strong box-office presence and entrepreneurial ventures, has similarly built an…