Author: News Desk
India’s wealthiest donors contributed a record ₹10,380 crore this year, according to the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025. The list features 191 philanthropists — including 12 newcomers — and shows an 85% jump in total giving over the past three years, signaling a major cultural shift toward large-scale philanthropy. Shiv Nadar & family, founders of HCL Technologies, retained their position at the top for the fourth time in five years with donations worth ₹2,708 crore. That’s about ₹7.4 crore a day, most of it through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which focuses on education and the arts. The top ten…
Adani Enterprises’ copper subsidiary, Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), has entered into a key partnership in Australia, strengthening India’s efforts to secure critical minerals and feed its rapidly expanding copper operations. Caravel Minerals Ltd announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kutch Copper to collaborate on the Caravel Copper Project, located in Western Australia’s Murchison region. Under the agreement, the two companies will explore investment and long-term offtake arrangements to move the project toward a Final Investment Decision (FID) by 2026. The partnership combines Caravel’s large copper resource base with Adani’s expertise in smelting, processing, and…
On October 22, 2022, actor and taxpayer Aishwarya Rai Bachchan filed her income tax return for the assessment year 2022–23, declaring an income of Rs 39.33 crore. As of March 31, 2021, she held investments worth Rs 449 crore in assets generating tax-free income. Her return was later picked up for detailed scrutiny by the Income Tax Department. After reviewing her case, the assessing officer (AO) disallowed expenses related to exempt income under Section 14A of the Income-tax Act, read with Rule 8D. Bachchan argued that she had already made a voluntary (suo motu) disallowance of Rs 49 lakh, even…
India has begun tightening control over the use of satellites linked to Chinese entities, aiming to safeguard national security amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move marks a shift from earlier years when India, facing limited satellite capacity, had allowed foreign operators—including those with Chinese ties—to support its broadcasting and communication needs. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has now rejected applications from China-based Chinasat and Hong Kong operators ApStar and AsiaSat, which sought to continue providing satellite services to Indian firms. Despite AsiaSat’s three-decade presence in India, it currently holds short-term approval only for its AS5 and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on November 8 to inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains, marking another major step in India’s push toward modern, high-speed rail connectivity. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the new trains will link Banaras with Khajuraho, Lucknow with Saharanpur, Firozpur with Delhi, and Ernakulam with Bengaluru. The launch aims to make travel faster, more comfortable, and more accessible while boosting regional growth and tourism. The Banaras–Khajuraho route will save nearly two hours and forty minutes compared to current services, offering direct, modern connectivity to important cultural and spiritual destinations like Varanasi, Prayagraj,…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as “a great man” and “a friend,” while suggesting he might visit India next year to boost trade ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters at the White House after unveiling a new initiative to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs, Trump said his talks with Modi were “going great.” “He’s largely stopped buying from Russia. He’s a friend of mine, and we speak often. Prime Minister Modi is a great man. He wants me to visit India, and we’ll work that out. I’ll…
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Startups for All, a digital platform designed to make verified information about India’s startup ecosystem freely accessible. The initiative was developed by IIT Madras’ Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) in partnership with YNOS, an incubated firm from the institute. The platform aims to tackle the persistent problem of fragmented and unreliable startup data. Leveling the Playing Field“Information asymmetry has long been one of the biggest barriers for founders,” said Thillai Rajan A, head of CREST. The platform seeks to give entrepreneurs and citizens equal access to crucial information, helping them make informed decisions, connect with the…
The 2026 Kia Motorhome marks the brand’s entry into the travel-living segment, combining automotive engineering with home-like comfort. It focuses on efficiency, technology, and modern design, aiming to make long-distance travel more practical and comfortable. Overview The motorhome is designed for long drives, road trips, and extended stays. It uses a turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine or a hybrid system, offering better mileage than most traditional RVs. Seating capacity is up to six adults. The interior layout is modular, allowing conversion between lounge, dining, and sleeping spaces. Key Features Technology The motorhome integrates Kia’s latest connectivity and driver-assistance systems. AI-assisted driving aids support long journeys,…
In 2001, Shah Rukh Khan purchased a beautiful heritage bungalow at Bandstand, Bandra, for approximately ₹13 crore. He renamed it Mannat, meaning “a vow or wish”, symbolising his dream being fulfilled. Over two decades, with Gauri Khan’s refined taste and the expertise of architect Kaif Faquih, Mannat evolved into a six-storey masterpiece overlooking the Arabian Sea. Inside, Mannat is a blend of classic and contemporary. The interiors are filled with crystal chandeliers, Italian marble, curated art, rare artefacts, and warm wooden finishes. The mansion features a personal gym, a grand library, a luxury home theatre, a lavish lounge for hosting guests, and…
NASA and ISRO are preparing to declare their jointly developed NISAR satellite operational on Friday, according to ISRO chairman V. Narayanan. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built, can monitor nearly all of the planet’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days. The 2,400 kg satellite was launched on July 30, 2025, from ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard a GSLV rocket. Narayanan said that all data calibration is complete, and a conclave on November 7 will officially mark the satellite operational. Dual Radar Systems for Advanced ObservationNISAR is the first satellite to carry two SAR systems: L-Band and S-Band radars. The L-Band can penetrate forest canopies and measure soil moisture,…