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Amazon is significantly expanding its quick commerce ambitions in India by scaling its Amazon Now service to 100 cities, marking one of its most aggressive bets in the segment. Currently available in select cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, the service will be rolled out across metros as well as Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities including Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Kochi. The expansion will be supported by a network of over 1,000 micro-fulfilment centres, enabling ultra-fast deliveries of groceries, personal care items, and daily essentials—often within minutes. This move is backed by a ₹2,800 crore investment, aimed at strengthening logistics,…

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is set to make one of India’s biggest digital infrastructure investments, with plans to deploy ₹1.6 lakh crore (over $17 billion) to establish a massive 1.5-gigawatt AI-driven data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project, which also includes a large-scale captive solar and battery storage system, is expected to become India’s largest data centre hub, surpassing Google’s ongoing 1 GW project in the same region. According to sources familiar with the development, Andhra Pradesh’s State Investment Promotion Committee has approved the proposal, positioning Visakhapatnam as a major national and global destination for hyperscale data infrastructure.…

Booking a last-minute train ticket in India often feels like a high-speed competition, especially under the Tatkal quota where seats are limited and demand is extremely high. Success depends on preparation, timing, and quick execution. An advisory from South Central Railway highlights a few simple strategies that can improve your chances of getting a confirmed ticket. One key step is early login. Being signed into the booking system a minute or two before the Tatkal window opens helps avoid delays caused by heavy traffic, session timeouts, or slow loading. This ensures you are ready the moment booking begins. Another useful…

Rahul Bhatia, co-founder of IndiGo, has taken over as interim CEO following the sudden resignation of Pieter Elbers, marking a key leadership shift at India’s largest airline. Bhatia co-founded IndiGo in 2005 along with Rakesh Gangwal and played a central role in transforming it into a dominant force in Indian aviation. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada and began his entrepreneurial journey in 1989, later building InterGlobe Enterprises into a major aviation and hospitality group. IndiGo today is India’s largest airline by passenger market share, operating thousands of daily flights across domestic…

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to develop the upcoming Ganga Expressway, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, as an expressway-cum-industrial corridor, according to an official statement. The project is being designed as an Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC), linking infrastructure development with industrial expansion to drive economic growth along the 594-km route. Under the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), 12 industrial nodes are being developed across the expressway, covering around 6,507 acres of land. So far, the project has attracted 987 investment proposals worth nearly ₹47,000 crore. These industrial nodes…

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport and duty-free operator, has partnered with MakeMyTrip, a leading online travel platform, to simplify and enhance duty-free shopping for international travellers. As part of this collaboration, a new pre-booking system for duty-free purchases has been launched for both departure and arrival passengers. Travellers can now explore over 10 product categories, 100+ brands, and more than 14,000 SKUs through MakeMyTrip before their journey. The platform also offers exclusive online deals, allowing passengers to plan their shopping in advance. The initiative is designed to shift shopping decisions to the travel planning stage, helping…

Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament, has drawn attention for his modest financial disclosures, which stand in contrast to the wealth often associated with high-profile politicians. According to his filings, Chadha’s net worth is estimated at around ₹50 lakh, comprising limited movable assets and investments. His portfolio includes approximately ₹6.35 lakh invested in shares and bonds, along with small savings in bank accounts and insurance. Notably, he does not own significant real estate assets, and his vehicle is a Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, reflecting a relatively simple lifestyle. He also holds gold valued at around ₹5 lakh and maintains modest…

As India prepares for its first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, astronaut-designate Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair has spotlighted a critical yet often overlooked challenge, developing advanced space toilet systems. Nair has urged Indian startups to step into this niche area, stressing that the world still lacks efficient and widely successful solutions for waste management in space. Space toilets must operate in microgravity using airflow and precision engineering, ensuring hygiene and safety in extreme conditions. These systems are vital for astronaut health, especially during long-duration missions. Speaking at a defence space symposium, Nair also pointed out that innovation in such areas is essential…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated India’s nuclear scientists for achieving “first criticality” at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, calling it a historic milestone for the country’s energy journey. Speaking during the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the achievement marks the start of the reactor’s operational phase, where it begins a self-sustaining nuclear fission process. He highlighted that the reactor has been developed entirely using indigenous technology, calling it a major boost to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat. The milestone was achieved after strict safety clearance from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board…

Adani Green Energy Ltd is planning a major expansion in battery energy storage, with an investment of around ₹15,000 crore to add over 10 GWh of capacity in the current financial year. The move reflects the company’s growing focus on delivering reliable, dispatchable clean energy, according to PTI. This planned addition comes on top of nearly 3 GWh of storage capacity expected soon, following 1.4 GWh commissioned in FY26. The systems are being developed alongside renewable projects at Khavda in Gujarat, which is set to become one of the world’s largest renewable energy parks. The battery storage will play a…