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The government has removed approximately 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from the free monthly ration scheme over the past four to five months, a senior Food Ministry official confirmed on November 18, 2025. The exercise aims to ensure that the scheme benefits only those who truly need it. Under the National Food Security Act, poor households are entitled to five kilograms of free foodgrains per month, including wheat and rice, to provide them with regular sustenance. Who Was Removed and WhyMany of the removed beneficiaries were unintended recipients, including individuals owning four-wheelers, holding company directorships, or earning above the set income…

At the ongoing Dubai Airshow, Embraer Defense & Security made a major pitch to the Indian Air Force, positioning its KC-390 Millennium as the ideal solution for India’s long-delayed medium military transport requirement. Officials emphasized that the aircraft can be fully manufactured in India and that specialized variants could be co-developed locally if the IAF selects the jet. Full Local Manufacturing CommitmentEmbraer officials confirmed to an idrw.org-affiliated journalist that they are ready to transfer 100 percent of final assembly, testing, and delivery to India under a complete Make in India framework. “This is not just local assembly,” an official stated.…

India’s export performance has held firm despite uncertainty in global trade. SBI Research, in an assessment shared through ANI, reported that merchandise exports reached 220 billion dollars between April and September in FY26. This is a clear improvement from 214 billion dollars in the same period last year and shows that India’s exporters are holding their ground. Rise in US Shipments but a Smaller Overall ShareExports to the United States grew by 13 percent to 45 billion dollars during the six month period. However, shipments in September alone fell by almost 12 percent when compared with the previous year. The…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where both leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, AI, space, defence and security. They also formally adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism, reinforcing a shared commitment to combating global terror networks. Modi later noted that the India-Italy Strategic Partnership is gaining strong momentum, while both sides reviewed progress under the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29. Meloni also expressed support for the AI Summit India will host in 2026. Trade between the two countries…

Chennai’s Agnikul Cosmos has secured 17 million dollars at a valuation of about 500 million, marking one of its strongest funding rounds yet. The IIT-Madras–incubated startup, known for building 3D-printed rocket engines and small-sat launch vehicles, is gearing up for its next phase of growth as India’s private space sector gains momentum. A growing push toward reusable rockets Agnikul has already flown a sub-orbital rocket, and this new capital arrives just as Indian rocket makers like Agnikul and Skyroot prepare for their first full-scale orbital missions. The round brought in a mix of family offices and institutional investors, including Advenza…

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India’s only combat aircraft maker and the public sector unit with the biggest defence order book, is about to undergo its biggest internal shake-up since it was formed in 1964. According to Business Standard, the Ministry of Defence has asked Boston Consulting Group to design a full restructuring plan by March 2026. HAL is carrying confirmed orders worth 2.52 lakh crore, which is eight times its FY25 revenue, while simultaneously trying to build Tejas Mk1A fighters, Prachand light attack helicopters, upgraded Su-30MKIs, Do-228s, ALH Dhruv variants, and also keep older Jaguar and Mirage 2000 fleets flying through…

AdaniConneX has taken a major step in its infrastructure growth plans by acquiring Trade Castle Tech Park for Rs 231.34 crore. The joint venture secured a full 100 percent stake through a Share Purchase Agreement signed on November 21, 2025, marking a significant addition to its long-term development strategy. Strategic Buy to Accelerate New Infrastructure Projects According to the company’s filing, Trade Castle Tech Park owns a sizeable land parcel and holds key approvals needed to begin construction and infrastructure activities. This gives AdaniConneX an immediate advantage as it advances its expansion plans and prepares for new large-scale facilities. Part…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an overview of his ongoing visit to Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, calling his engagements with global leaders productive and forward-looking. He said the first day’s sessions offered valuable opportunities to shape discussions on development, security and global cooperation. Focus on Sustainable and Inclusive Growth During his address, Modi stressed that traditional growth models have left many parts of the world behind and placed immense strain on natural resources. He urged G20 members to rethink development through the lens of integral humanism, an approach that sees individuals, society and nature as interconnected parts of the…

Canada and India are getting back to the negotiating table after a two-year freeze. The Indian government announced Sunday that both sides have agreed to restart talks on a new trade agreement, a process that had stalled after a sharp diplomatic clash in 2023. The breakthrough came when Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Their meeting set the stage for fresh negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with a shared goal of pushing bilateral trade to 50 billion dollars by 2030. Carney echoed that sentiment publicly, saying…

Jayan was born M. Krishnan Nair on 25 July 1939 in Kollam, Kerala. Before films, he served in the Indian Navy for 15 years, rising to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. His disciplined background and physical strength would later define his screen presence. He entered Malayalam cinema relatively late, but his impact was immediate. Known for his impeccable physique, distinctive dialogue delivery, and brash confidence, he captured the imagination of audiences, quickly becoming the industry’s first action hero. His breakthrough came with films like Panchami (1976), and he went on to star in a wide variety of roles, from anti-heroes to larger-than-life macho characters. …