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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to procure 110 BrahMos-A air-launched supersonic cruise missiles as part of a $7.64 billion defence purchase approved by India’s Defence Ministry. Along with 87 heavy-duty drones, this move highlights India’s push to modernize its military and boost strategic defense capabilities. BrahMos-A’s Combat Debut in Operation Sindoor The BrahMos-A missile made its combat debut during Operation Sindoor, where it successfully targeted and damaged key airbases and runways of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). This marked a significant milestone for the missile system, showcasing its precision and destructive power. About the BrahMos-A Missile The BrahMos-A…

19-year-old Mahmood Akram from Chennai, India, has stunned the world with his language abilities. Raised by his multilingual father Shilbee Mozhippriyan, who speaks 16 languages, Akram was introduced to various scripts and dialects early in life. Learned English in Just Six DaysAkram began learning Tamil and English at age 4 and shocked his parents by mastering English fluently in six days. By the time he was six, he had surpassed his father in ancient Tamil scripts like Vatteluttu, Grantha, and Tamizhi. Speaking 46 Languages, Typing in 400+By the age of eight, Akram had already learned 50 languages through self-study and…

IPL team owners Kavya Maran and Sanjiv Goenka have teamed up to promote Olympic sports in India. Their collaboration is part of a larger effort to revive sports culture in Telangana through the Telangana Sports Development Fund (TSDF). Kavya Maran’s Investment in Sunrisers Hyderabad Kavya Maran, through her Sun TV Group, purchased the Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL franchise for Rs 85 crore from BCCI. By 2024, the team’s valuation reached approximately Rs 735 crore. Kavya Maran’s reported net worth is over Rs 400 crore. Sanjiv Goenka’s Role and Investments Sanjiv Goenka owns the Lucknow Super Giants IPL team. He made headlines…

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries disclosed key details about the compensation of its directors in its Annual General Meeting (AGM) report released on August 7, 2025. The filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) revealed the earnings of both non-executive and full-time directors for the financial year 2024-25 and projections for 2025-26. Equal Compensation for Ambani Siblings The report showed that Anant Ambani, Isha Ambani, and Akash Ambani each received ₹2.31 crore in total remuneration during 2024-25. This amount includes sitting fees and commission paid to them as non-executive directors. Mukesh Ambani’s Salary Details Mukesh Ambani, the Managing Director and Chairman,…

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, spoke at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, urging students to prepare for leadership roles in India’s development. Adani emphasized that the future will be unpredictable and require new approaches. He encouraged students to focus on conviction, responsibility, creativity, and integrity rather than following traditional paths. Sharing his own experience, Adani talked about starting his career in diamond trading, building India’s largest commercial port at Mundra, developing energy projects in Australia and the Khavda desert, and working on the redevelopment of Dharavi slums. Each project involved significant challenges and required persistence. He stressed…

TRUMPF, a global leader in industrial machine tools and laser technology, has launched its first manufacturing plant in India, located at Nighoje, Pune, Maharashtra. This move underscores the company’s commitment to India’s growing manufacturing sector. A Strategic Investment in India’s Manufacturing Future Stephan Mayer, CEO of Machine Tools and Member of the Management Board at TRUMPF Germany, called the new Pune facility an investment in India’s future as a global manufacturing hub. This plant represents a major step in TRUMPF’s localisation efforts to serve India’s expanding industrial market more effectively. Initial Production and Future Plans The plant will start by…

Following improved aerial connectivity, Lakshadweep is now emerging as a top global tourist destination with the launch of luxury resorts by Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality group known for its Taj brand. IHCL Opens Resorts on Bangaram IslandIHCL has unveiled two exclusive resorts in the Lakshadweep archipelago: a resort on Bangaram Island featuring 60 rooms, and Coral Pearl, an eco-friendly glamping site with 50 luxury tents. These properties aim to blend comfort with the natural beauty and local culture of Lakshadweep’s pristine white beaches. Focus on Responsible and Unique TourismPuneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL, highlighted…

Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has reached a major milestone by creating the world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine. Made from Inconel, a nickel-chromium-based superalloy known for its strength and heat resistance, the engine is about one meter long and printed entirely as a single integrated unit — from fuel entry to plume exit — without welds, joints, or fasteners. Cutting Manufacturing Time and ComplexityThis single-piece design eliminates traditional assembly processes, which often require welding multiple parts together. The approach reduces potential failure points, cuts production time by over 60%, lowers weight, and improves fluid flow and durability. The result…

India has reportedly put on hold a multi-billion-dollar plan to buy Boeing aircraft from the United States, after costs surged following new US tariffs. The $3.6 billion deal was meant to secure six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol planes, but defence sources say the government is now reassessing the purchase. Rising Costs Push Deal Into UncertaintyThe original agreement, cleared by the US State Department in 2021, was valued at $2.42 billion. Since then, prices have risen sharply due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and most recently, a 25% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump at the start of August.…

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will perform the Bhoomi Pujan and lay the foundation stone for the BRAHMA (BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing) project on August 10 at Obaidullaganj in Raisen district, about 25 km from Bhopal. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will attend in person, while Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will join virtually. Major Investment and Job CreationThe BRAHMA facility will be built with an investment of around Rs 1,800 crore. Spread across 60.0630 hectares in Umaria village, it will manufacture railway and metro coaches for Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and metro trains.…