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Escorts Kubota Ltd is set to launch a major tractor manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of ₹4,500 crore. The facility, coming up in Sector-10 of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region, will be spread over 200 acres and is expected to generate employment for over 4,000 people in a phased manner. The project follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Uttar Pradesh government on August 17, 2024. The UP government officially allotted the land to the company earlier this week, signaling a significant push for industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturing in the state. “In the first phase, Escorts Kubota will invest…
An Army soldier heading back to duty after leave was allegedly beaten by toll plaza staff in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district, leading to swift arrests, heavy penalties, and sharp condemnation from the Indian Army. The incident took place on Sunday evening at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur, when Kapil, a jawan from Gotka village posted in Srinagar, was on his way to Delhi airport. His vehicle was stuck in a long traffic jam. When he asked staff to clear the way, an argument broke out that quickly escalated into violence. CCTV footage showed toll employees and a group of…
India has taken a bold leap in math and science research with the launch of the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI), India’s first privately funded mathematics institute, built with a massive ₹20,000 crore endowment from the Lodha Foundation. Set up in Mumbai, LMSI is entirely devoted to post-doctoral mathematical research, making it a first-of-its-kind centre in India’s academic landscape. Its focus? Not just high-level theory, but systemic transformation, starting with teacher development, cutting-edge research, and deep talent discovery across the country. “India has always been a mathematical powerhouse,” said Abhishek Lodha, CEO of Lodha Group. “But to reclaim our global edge, we need to invest in institutions that fuel original thinking.…
In a major update for its users, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio has officially discontinued its popular 1GB/day data plan, which was earlier priced at ₹249 for 28 days. The most affordable daily data plan now begins with a 1.5GB/day option, as seen on Jio’s official website. This move nudges users toward higher-priced data offerings. Despite the price-conscious plan being removed, Jio continued its strong performance in the telecom sector. According to TRAI data, Jio added 1.9 million new subscribers in June 2025, the highest among all telecom providers. Airtel followed with a gain of 763,482 users, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and BSNL lost 217,816 and 305,766 users, respectively. As of June, India’s total wireless user base rose to 1,163 million, with…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a high-level meeting with senior ministers, top bureaucrats, and economists to discuss the government’s upcoming wave of economic reforms, including a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). After the meeting, Modi posted on X that the government was committed to rapid reforms across sectors aimed at improving ease of living, ease of doing business, and overall prosperity GST 2.0 in the Works The review follows Modi’s Independence Day speech where he promised “next-generation GST reforms” as a Diwali gift to citizens. He said the move would lighten the tax burden…
In response to customer demand, Konkan Railway has extended the registration deadline for its Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) Car Transportation Service from Kolad to Nandgaon Road and Verna. Originally set to close on August 18, the new deadline for registration is now August 20, 5 p.m. The Ro-Ro service, launched specially for Ganeshotsav 2025, allows private car owners to transport their vehicles by train between Mumbai and Goa, helping ease road congestion during the festive rush. This is the first time in India such a service has been introduced. Konkan Railway has also announced the addition of a halt at Nandgaon Road station in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, making it easier for passengers to load and unload cars at an additional, convenient…
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath Invests ₹137.5 Crore in Goldi Solar to Power India’s Renewable Energy Ambitions Zerodha co-founder and billionaire investor Nikhil Kamath has made a strategic investment of ₹137.5 crore in Goldi Solar, India’s largest solar module manufacturer, as the country doubles down on its transition to clean energy. The investment marks a significant boost to India’s renewable energy manufacturing capabilities at a time when global demand for solar technology is surging and India is looking to become a dominant force in green energy production. Scaling Clean Energy Infrastructure With this investment, Goldi Solar, which was founded in 2011 by Ishverbhai Dholakia, plans to expand its…
India is preparing to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman (S4), by the end of 2025. Currently in the final phase of sea trials, the 7,000-tonne vessel marks a major upgrade over its predecessors and will significantly strengthen India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent. Second-Generation SSBN Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at Visakhapatnam’s Ship Building Centre, Aridhaman represents a leap forward from INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, commissioned in 2016 and 2024. With a stretched 130-metre hull and a displacement 1,000 tonnes heavier than its forerunners, the submarine is considered India’s first second-generation SSBN. More Power, More Stealth At its core lies…
Addressing students and faculty at IIT Kharagpur, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani warned that India’s biggest battles today are not confined to its borders but extend to technology, energy, and data. “The battlefield is not just about protecting our borders—it is about securing our technology leadership,” he said, urging India to lead rather than remain a low-cost participant in the global race. Warning on Strategic Vulnerabilities Adani flagged India’s heavy dependence on imports in critical sectors. He pointed out that 90% of semiconductors are imported, leaving the digital economy vulnerable to sanctions or supply shocks. On energy, he noted that India…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday told Parliament that the government spent ₹548 crore on India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, which carried Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who returned to India on August 17, became the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS. The disclosure came during a Lok Sabha discussion on the future of India’s space programme. Singh said the Axiom-4 mission was not only a historic milestone but also a step toward the country’s larger vision of space leadership. He outlined the government’s roadmap: Singh credited reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014, including…