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Amazon has entered the fast delivery market in New Delhi, promising to deliver items in just 10 minutes. This quick delivery service, called “Now,” was first launched in Bengaluru. Delhi is now the second city in India to get this service. With this move, Amazon is now directly competing with other companies that already offer super-fast deliveries. These include Blinkit (owned by Zomato), Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. These companies have become popular in big cities because they can bring groceries, snacks, medicines, and other daily items to your doorstep in a matter of minutes. In such a busy lifestyle, fast…

India is witnessing a shift in healthcare infrastructure as several public hospitals and thousands of crores worth of public land are being transferred to private entities under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. These agreements aim to modernize healthcare facilities and establish medical colleges, with the government offering significant financial support to private players. Government Incentives and Policy Push The PPP push gained momentum in 2017 when the central government and NITI Aayog, with support from the World Bank, encouraged private involvement in hospitals with fewer than 300 beds. In 2020, a viability gap funding scheme was announced, offering 60-80% of capital…

Indian Railways is preparing for a major transformation with a focus on capacity expansion, cost reduction, and improved passenger experience, according to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In a recent interview, he revealed plans to introduce 1,000 new trains over the next five years and launch commercial operations of the bullet train by 2027. Track Network Grows at Record Pace India has added 35,000 km of railway tracks over the last 11 years—comparable to the entire railway network of Germany. In the past year alone, 5,300 km were added. India now manufactures 30,000 wagons and 1,500 locomotives annually, surpassing the total output of North America and Europe combined. Investment Reaches Historic Highs…

The long-awaited Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is now entering its final phase of construction and is set to partially open later this year. The first phase will handle domestic and cargo operations starting mid-September 2025, followed by the launch of international services in November 2025, according to officials. This development comes after multiple delays, including postponed launch dates from September 2024 to April 2025, then to June, and now finally to November 2025. The Covid-19 pandemic and pending regulatory clearances contributed to these setbacks. One of Asia’s Largest Airports by Area and Capacity Spread across 3,296 acres (1,334 hectares), NIA…

A British F-35B fighter jet, one of the most advanced stealth aircraft in the world, has been stranded for nearly a month at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala following a hydraulic failure. The aircraft, valued at approximately $115 million, encountered the issue after being diverted to the airport during a routine sortie over the Arabian Sea. The jet was unable to return to the HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, due to bad weather and landed in Kerala on June 14. UK Engineers Working on Repairs The Lockheed Martin-manufactured aircraft is currently undergoing repairs by a team of British engineers. Indian officials, speaking anonymously, indicated that the repair work is progressing and…

Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, has officially gone live in Qatar. The news was shared by Elon Musk on his platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 7, 2025, confirming that Starlink is now operational across the country. High-Speed Internet in Remote Areas The arrival of Starlink in Qatar is expected to greatly improve internet connectivity, especially in regions that were previously underserved by traditional providers. The satellite-based system offers fast and reliable internet, making it ideal for remote locations where infrastructure may be limited. Boost for Consumers and Businesses The launch will benefit both individuals and businesses,…

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested an estimated ₹4–5 crore in Cafe Amudham, a Bengaluru-based South Indian eatery chain now expanding across Delhi and Bengaluru. While the exact investment figure hasn’t been officially disclosed, sources from Indian Startup News suggest the amount falls within this range. About Cafe Amudham Founded in 2022 by Priyanka Rudrappa, Cafe Amudham has grown swiftly to operate eight outlets across two major cities. The chain is known for its traditional South Indian food and is positioning itself as a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand with ambitious pan-India expansion plans. While often compared to the popular Rameshwaram Cafe, insiders say Cafe Amudham follows a different strategy — focusing on rapid rollout of multiple outlets in different cities,…

Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), shared insights on the global economic outlook in an interview with Siddharth Zarabi and Rajdeep Sardesai. Brende noted that global economic growth has slowed significantly compared to previous decades, largely due to geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and rising debt levels. “The world is currently growing at a rate below 3%, which is far lower than the near 4% growth seen in the previous decade,” he said. He identified the biggest risks to global growth as the Ukraine war, the possibility of wider conflict, and escalating trade wars. Optimism for India’s Economic Future Despite global challenges, Brende…

Andhra Pradesh’s IT Minister Nara Lokesh has signed a strategic agreement with ANSR, a global leader in setting up and managing Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The MoU was signed during Lokesh’s roadshow in Bengaluru, aiming to attract large-scale IT investments into the state. Under this partnership, ANSR will help develop a state-of-the-art innovation campus within the Madhurawada IT cluster in Visakhapatnam. The campus is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs in the next five years. ANSR to Leverage Local Talent Ecosystem ANSR has a strong global track record, having facilitated 135 GCCs globally with a cumulative investment of $2 billion. The company will work closely with Andhra Pradesh to help global enterprises tap into…

Etihad Rail is set to transform public transport in the UAE with its modern, high-speed rail network. Connecting all seven emirates, the rail system will enable fast, clean, and convenient travel — with journeys like Abu Dhabi to Dubai taking just 30 minutes on a dedicated high-speed route. Passenger services are expected to begin next year, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport evolution. A Vision Years in the Making Launched in 2009, Etihad Rail began by transporting granulated sulphur between Shah and Ruwais. In 2020, it expanded to link the UAE from Ghuweifat on the Abu Dhabi-Saudi border to Fujairah on the east coast. The…