Author: News Desk
A diplomatic social media exchange involving the Taj Mahal has sparked global attention after Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad mocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his India visit. The reaction came after Rubio visited the Taj Mahal with his wife during a diplomatic tour linked to the Quad meeting in India. In a satirical post, the Iranian mission claimed that if Rubio “knew history,” he would recognize the Taj Mahal as a monument shaped by Persian artistic and architectural influence. The post highlighted that the Mughal monument was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, who had Persian roots, and…
The debate between electric bikes and petrol bikes is becoming increasingly important in India as fuel prices rise and electric vehicle technology improves rapidly. While petrol motorcycles have dominated Indian roads for decades, electric bikes are emerging as a strong alternative for daily commuting and urban transportation. One of the biggest advantages of electric bikes is lower running cost. Multiple industry comparisons estimate that electric two-wheelers can cost a fraction per kilometre compared to petrol-powered bikes, especially for riders with heavy daily usage. Maintenance expenses are also significantly lower because EVs have fewer moving mechanical parts and do not require…
The Indian government has launched the BHAVYA scheme, an ambitious initiative aimed at developing 100 industrial parks across the country to accelerate manufacturing growth, attract investments, and strengthen industrial infrastructure. The programme is part of India’s broader strategy to expand domestic production capabilities and improve competitiveness in global supply chains. Officials say the industrial parks will focus on providing integrated infrastructure, logistics connectivity, utilities, and business-friendly ecosystems for companies across sectors such as manufacturing, electronics, textiles, automobiles, chemicals, and engineering. The initiative is also expected to support India’s long-term Make in India and industrial expansion goals. The government believes the…
Corporate India’s “million-dollar executive club” grew exponentially in the 2025 fiscal year, driven heavily by equity-linked incentives, performance-linked pay, and massive stock options (ESOPs). As boards increasingly shift toward accountability-based models, top-tier CXOs are reaping multi-crore rewards for driving explosive business growth and navigating global economic complexities. According to financial disclosures, here are the top 5 highest-paid CXOs in India for FY25: 1. Yashish Dahiya (PB Fintech) – ₹641.3 Crore The co-founder, chairman, and group CEO of PolicyBazaar’s parent company, PB Fintech, sits comfortably at the top of the pyramid. Dahiya’s record-breaking compensation was largely driven by the fair value…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged India to focus on what she called the “3Fs”, fuel, fertiliser, and foreign exchange, as the country faces growing economic pressure from the ongoing Gulf crisis and rising global crude oil prices. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Sitharaman emphasized that conserving fuel and foreign exchange has become increasingly important as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt global energy markets and trade flows. India, one of the world’s largest oil importers, has been affected by higher crude prices and supply disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical…
Indians reduced overseas travel spending to around $1.9 billion in March, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The decline reflects a slowdown in international travel-related expenses after periods of strong outbound tourism growth in recent years. Analysts say multiple factors may have contributed to the moderation, including rising airfare prices, currency fluctuations, global geopolitical tensions, and cautious discretionary spending among travelers. Higher costs associated with accommodation, visas, and international tourism packages are also influencing travel decisions for Indian consumers. India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound tourism markets, with millions of…
Yusuf Mehdi, one of Microsoft’s longest-serving executives, is set to leave the company after a remarkable 35-year career that spanned some of the biggest transformations in the technology industry. His departure marks the end of an influential leadership chapter at Microsoft as the company continues to expand aggressively into artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital services. Mehdi joined Microsoft in the early 1990s and went on to play major leadership roles across Windows, Bing, Xbox, online services, and the company’s global consumer strategy. Over the years, he became one of Microsoft’s most recognizable public-facing executives, frequently leading product launches,…
The United States has announced a new “America First” visa framework as part of a broader immigration and border security strategy under the Donald Trump administration. The move has sparked discussions in India because of its potential impact on Indian students, professionals, technology workers, and business travelers heading to the US. According to US officials, the policy is designed to prioritize American economic and national security interests while continuing to support strategic partnerships with key allies, including India. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the measures are not specifically targeted at India and emphasized the importance of maintaining…
A group of Malayali students from the University of Delhi has turned their long and exhausting train journeys between Kerala and Delhi into a startup idea aimed at improving travel hygiene. The students — Mizhab K, Muhammed Nihad, Abhishek Roopesh, and later Suhail V — regularly travelled across eight states on a 46-hour journey and often faced poor sanitation conditions on trains. Frequent discussions in their university WhatsApp group highlighted shared complaints about unclean washrooms and the difficulty of maintaining hygiene during long-distance travel. These conversations eventually led to the creation of Travel Essentia, a Gurugram-based startup that has launched…
Ankur Warikoo has emerged as one of India’s most recognizable entrepreneur-creators, building a powerful personal brand through startups, content creation, books, online education, and investing. His journey is widely seen as an example of reinvention, risk-taking, and adapting to changing industries. Born in Srinagar and raised in Delhi, Warikoo studied Physics at Hindu College, Delhi University, before moving to the United States for higher studies in astrophysics at Michigan State University. However, he later dropped out of the PhD path and returned to India, eventually completing his MBA at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. His professional journey began…