Author: News Desk
India’s recent launch of the LVM3 rocket, nicknamed Bahubali, carrying the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite, marks a major step in the country’s strategic space capabilities. Beyond the attention given to lunar and Mars missions, India is quietly building military space infrastructure, recognising that future conflicts may increasingly be fought in orbit rather than on land or sea. The LVM3, a 43.5-metre, three-stage heavy-lift rocket, delivered CMS-03, also known as GSAT-7R, to replace the ageing Rukmini satellite. This satellite significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s networked warfare capacity, enabling secure real-time communication between ships, submarines, aircraft, and shore-based command centres across thousands…
Singer Palak Muchhal, born in Indore and celebrated for her soulful voice, has earned a place in the Guinness World Records and the Limca Book of Records not just for her music but for her extraordinary humanitarian efforts. Through the Palak Palash Charitable Foundation, she has helped fund over 3,800 heart surgeries for underprivileged children across India and beyond, turning her passion for singing into a lifelong mission of compassion. Palak’s journey of giving began in childhood when she encountered underprivileged children on a train. That experience inspired a promise she made to herself to help them someday. Today, that…
Starting early next year, Israeli shoppers will find a new kind of milk on their shelves made entirely without cows. Food tech startup Remilk is launching its lab produced New Milk in partnership with Gad Dairies, offering two variants, regular and vanilla flavored. Both are free of lactose, cholesterol, antibiotics, and hormones but promise the same taste and texture as traditional dairy. A special Barista line for cafes and restaurants will follow soon after. Remilk’s products, already approved by Israel’s health ministry, mark one of the world’s first large scale introductions of lab grown milk. The company is also planning…
Captain Fatima Nabeel Al Qaood has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Bahrain’s first woman to command the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Her accomplishment represents both technical mastery and a breakthrough for women in aviation, setting a new benchmark for leadership and excellence. Her journey to the Captain’s seat was anything but simple — years of training, thousands of flight hours, and rigorous examinations paved the way. Now, she stands among a very small group of elite pilots worldwide qualified to fly the A380, an aircraft that weighs nearly 600 tonnes and carries over 500 passengers. Captain…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport company, has become an adopter of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), committing to report on nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities in line with TNFD guidelines. By being the first integrated transport utility in India to adopt this framework, APSEZ sets a new benchmark for infrastructure development that is positive for nature. The TNFD is a global, science-based initiative created by a coalition including the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Wildlife Fund, and Global Canopy. It provides guidance…
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has completed its first full month of operations in India, selling 131 cars in October. The company had sold six units in September, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. VinFast currently offers two electric SUVs in India, the VF6 and the VF7. The VF6 starts at Rs 16.49 lakh ex showroom, while the VF7 begins at Rs 20.89 lakh. The company has already opened 24 dealerships across major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata. It plans to increase this number to 35 by the end of 2025.…
JK Tyre & Industries has outlined a new investment plan of ₹5,000 crore over the next five to six years to expand its manufacturing capacity, including the creation of dedicated production lines for export markets. The company is currently wrapping up its ongoing ₹4,000 crore investment cycle, which began four years ago and will conclude next quarter. According to Chairman and Managing Director Raghupati Singhania, the fresh round of funding will be directed toward increasing output of both car and truck tyres. “We are now planning another ₹5,000 crore investment over the next few years to enhance capacities for car…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a partnership agreement with India’s Cochin Shipyard to co-develop naval vessels and compete for upcoming Indian Navy contracts, the Korean shipbuilder announced on Tuesday. Cochin Shipyard, India’s largest state-owned shipyard, already works closely with HD Hyundai’s parent company, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, in areas such as design innovation, workforce training, and supply-chain collaboration. The two companies now plan to jointly bid for India’s landing platform dock (LPD) program, which received initial clearance from the Ministry of Defense in October. HD Hyundai will provide design and technical expertise for the amphibious assault vessels,…
Abu Dhabi has been selected as the venue for the IPL 2026 auction, thanks to its top-tier facilities and extensive experience in hosting major cricket events. Its proximity to India and ability to handle large-scale sporting productions make it convenient for both franchises and broadcasters. According to India Today, the auction is likely to take place around December 15 or 16, with official confirmation expected soon. This marks the third consecutive year the IPL auction will be held outside India, following Dubai in 2024 and Jeddah in 2025. The decision reflects the league’s ongoing preference for hosting major events in…
In a landmark initiative to boost India’s private space ecosystem, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has partnered with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to launch a ₹1,000-crore venture capital fund dedicated to spacetech startups. The fund, managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd (SVCL), is designed to provide early-stage and growth capital to Indian companies building advanced space technologies. Approved by the Union Cabinet and regulated by SEBI, the fund aims to strengthen the country’s space innovation ecosystem by supporting startups engaged in developing satellite systems, launch vehicles, propulsion technologies, ground infrastructure, space-based communication…