Author: News Desk
Mehli Mistry, recently removed from Tata Trusts after an internal disagreement, has written to Noel Tata in a letter that reflects restraint and loyalty to the organisation’s legacy. In the letter, Mistry reminded Noel Tata of a promise he once made to Ratan Tata to always act in a way that would not draw the Tata Trusts into controversy. He said that provoking conflict would only damage the Trusts’ long-standing reputation and the values they stand for. Mistry said his message should help end ongoing media speculation that distracts from the Trusts’ purpose and vision. He recalled that during his…
India and Israel have signed a major agreement to expand their already strong defence partnership, focusing on strategic collaboration, advanced technology, and joint innovation. The new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to deepen cooperation in key areas including military training, defence-industrial projects, science and technology, research and development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Signed during a joint working group meeting in Tel Aviv, the agreement was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israel’s Defence Ministry Director-General Maj Gen (retd) Amir Baram. Both sides described the pact as an important step toward building a future-ready security relationship. “The MoU…
The death of Gopichand P. Hinduja, chairman of the Hinduja Group and one of Britain’s richest businessmen, has turned attention to the future of one of the world’s most influential family empires. His passing comes less than two years after that of his elder brother and predecessor, Srichand P. Hinduja, closing a defining chapter for the century-old conglomerate. Gopichand, who took over as group chairman in May 2023, led a business network that spans continents and industries including automotive, banking, energy, healthcare, and digital services. Under his leadership, the Hinduja family remained the wealthiest in the United Kingdom, topping The…
Reiterating Delhi’s support for the Gaza peace process and joint resolve against terrorism, India and Israel on Tuesday underscored their commitment to a long-term strategic partnership during talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and visiting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi. Jaishankar said the India-Israel partnership “has real meaning,” built on trust and reliability through challenging times. Both ministers agreed to expand cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, semiconductors, renewable energy, healthcare, and agriculture. They also discussed greater participation of Indian companies in Israel’s infrastructure projects and more mobility for Indian skilled workers. Sa’ar, recalling that Prime Minister Narendra…
India’s women cricketers are rewriting the rules, not just with historic wins and record-breaking performances, but by commanding serious financial power. The landscape has transformed with central contracts, the Women’s Premier League (WPL), brand endorsements and media roles now fueling multi-crore careers. At the top stands Mithali Raj, with an estimated net worth of ₹40-45 crore, driven by her leadership legacy, broadcast career, endorsements and WPL advisory role. Following closely is Smriti Mandhana at ~₹32-34 crore, India’s global batting star and one of the highest-paid WPL players with major sponsorships boosting her brand value. Harmanpreet Kaur, with ~₹24-26 crore, blends captaincy fame, international…
India is preparing for a major leap in aerospace technology with a ₹65,400 crore ($7.44 billion) plan to design and produce fighter jet engines by 2035. The goal is simple, build engines at home, reduce imports, and make India self-reliant in one of defence’s most complex areas, aircraft propulsion. This project is central to India’s long-term vision of powering its future fleet, from the advanced Tejas Mk2 and the stealth AMCA to upgraded fighters and unmanned combat aircraft. In the next decade, about 1,100 engines are expected to roll out under this mission. At the heart of this effort is…
OpenAI is giving its Indian users a major boost by making the ChatGPT Go plan free for one year starting November 4. The offer, now live on the web and Android, gives access to the latest GPT 5 model with faster responses, longer chats, file uploads, and image generation, all at no cost. iOS users will get the update soon. ChatGPT Go usually costs about 400 rupees per month and sits between the free and Pro versions. It allows users to create images, analyze documents, and enjoy ten times higher usage limits. It also remembers previous conversations, making interactions feel…
India is moving closer to developing its first hypersonic cruise missile, with strong progress reported on the scramjet engine that will power it. Senior government officials said early results have been encouraging, marking a major step toward building a missile that can reach speeds of Mach 8, or nearly 10,000 kilometers per hour. At such speeds, the missile would be almost impossible to stop with existing defense systems. The project, called Project Vishnu, is now before the Cabinet Committee on Security led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although much groundwork has been completed, scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation…
On November 2, India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning their first World Cup. The country erupted in celebration, social media flooded with edits, reels and proud messages. But one post stood out. It came from someone who had seen the struggle long before it became a headline. Mandira Bedi’s support for women’s cricket did not start after the victory. She was part of the fight when the game was barely alive. When she walked into a man’s world In the early 2000s, cricket on television in India was almost completely dominated by men. The commentary boxes, studio panels…
A hacker arrested recently in Pathanamthitta has left even the police shocked with the scale of his activities, according to reports. The 23-year-old identified as Joel worked as an agent for a private detective agency based in Hyderabad. He is accused of stealing call records, live locations, and other sensitive data using advanced hacking tools. Several clients are said to have paid him to spy on their partners using his hacking skills. Despite being only 23, police say Joel’s data stealing techniques were sophisticated enough to surprise even experienced cyber experts. All someone had to do was give him a…