Author: News Desk
India’s auto sector witnessed a mixed performance in July 2025, with leading carmakers reporting varied sales figures amid evolving consumer trends, inventory recalibrations, and cautious buying sentiment. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest automaker, recorded a modest 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth, with total vehicle sales reaching 1,80,526 units, compared to 1,75,041 units in July 2024. This includes 1,40,570 units sold in the domestic market, 8,211 units supplied to other OEMs, and 31,745 units exported. While the overall trajectory remains positive, Maruti noted persistent headwinds in the domestic passenger vehicle segment. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) reported a 7% decline in total…
CFF Fluid Control Limited, a company known for building systems for naval ships and submarines, has secured a new order worth ₹5.86 crore (including taxes) from the Indian Navy. The order was placed by the Navy’s Material Organisation in Mumbai and is part of the ongoing P75 submarine project. Delivery is scheduled for completion by July 2026. This contract adds to CFF’s growing presence in the naval and marine defence space. The company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a government-owned shipbuilding firm. The MoU is focused on joint development of subsea…
UPI transactions hit an all-time high in July 2025, clocking 1,947 crore payments worth nearly ₹25.1 lakh crore. That’s the highest monthly transaction count recorded so far. Compared to the same month last year, this marks a 35% increase in transaction volume and a 22% rise in value—clear signs that digital payments continue to build momentum. Zoom in on the daily numbers, and the pattern holds. Average daily transactions rose to 62.8 crore, up from 61.3 crore in June. The average daily transaction value also climbed, from ₹80,131 crore in June to ₹80,919 crore in July. These steady gains suggest that users aren’t just using UPI more often—they’re moving larger sums through it, too.Both volume…
The Calcutta High Court has directed Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay ₹4 lakh per month as alimony to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan and their daughter. The order came after Jahan appealed against a 2023 District Court decision that had fixed a lower amount—₹50,000 for her and ₹80,000 for their daughter. Justice Ajay Kumar Mukherjee stated that a total of ₹4 lakh per month—₹1.5 lakh for Hasin Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter—is fair and necessary to ensure financial stability during the ongoing legal proceedings. Hasin Jahan Criticizes the Amount Following the court’s order, Hasin Jahan expressed dissatisfaction,…
The 2025 Toyota Innova Crysta is more than just a facelift, it’s a comprehensive reinvention. With bolder design, superior interiors, advanced safety features, and proven performance, it stays ahead of the curve in India’s highly competitive mobility landscape. Striking New Design Language The 2025 Crysta sports a redesigned chrome-accented front grille, sleeker LED headlights with DRLs, and sculpted body lines that convey strength and dynamism. Wrap-around LED taillamps and fresh alloy wheels add to its visual appeal, while still preserving the Innova’s recognizable and dependable silhouette. Interior Comfort Meets Premium Features Inside, the Crysta feels more upscale than ever. The…
In a significant step toward bolstering bilateral defence ties, India and the United Kingdom have jointly launched the Vision 2035 Defence Industrial Roadmap, a decade-long plan to strengthen cooperation in advanced defence manufacturing and technology. The initiative marks a shift from traditional buyer-seller dynamics to co-development and co-production, reinforcing a rules-based international order. The roadmap focuses on key strategic domains, including: One of the central outcomes is the proposal to set up a Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence under India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI), reinforcing India’s pivotal role in regional maritime stability. Both countries have agreed to leverage academic and industrial capabilities, promoting research and innovation through defence start-ups, MSMEs,…
In a historic leap, Microsoft Corporation has officially entered the $4 trillion market capitalization club, becoming only the second publicly traded company to do so—following Nvidia’s breakthrough earlier this month. The tech giant’s valuation soared after its shares rallied over 6.6% on Thursday, reaching $546.33 in early trading and lifting its total market value to approximately $4.09 trillion. This remarkable achievement comes on the heels of Microsoft’s blockbuster fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, which outperformed Wall Street expectations across all major segments. Central to this growth was the continued strong performance of its Azure cloud computing platform and enterprise AI solutions, both of which have become cornerstones of Microsoft’s future strategy. Key Financial Highlights: Microsoft…
In a major step toward environmental sustainability, the Kerala government has announced a refundable ₹20 deposit on all liquor sold in plastic bottles, beginning with a pilot rollout in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur districts from September 2025. Announcing the initiative, Excise Minister M B Rajesh said the move is part of a broader effort to curb plastic waste and promote recycling habits among consumers. The program is being implemented in collaboration with Green Kerala Company, a state-backed agency focused on environmental reforms. Consumers purchasing liquor in plastic bottles will now pay an additional ₹20 as a deposit, which will be refunded upon returning the empty bottle to the retail outlet from where it was purchased. Each…
India’s naval self-reliance took a major leap forward with the delivery of INS Himgiri, a cutting-edge indigenous stealth frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. This marks the second major delivery this month under the Indian Navy’s Project-17A, following INS Udaygiri, which was delivered by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) on July 1. Both ships are expected to be formally commissioned into active service in August 2025. INS Himgiri is the third of seven stealth frigates being developed under Project-17A, a next-generation warship programme aimed at enhancing the Navy’s long-range operational capabilities. The 149-metre-long warship displaces 6,670 tonnes and is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and sensor systems,…
Julian Brown: Inventor of Plastoline Goes Missing After Cryptic Warning Julian Brown, a 22-year-old inventor from Atlanta, rose to global fame for creating Plastoline—a device that converts plastic waste into usable fuel. Lauded as a disruptor in both the energy and recycling sectors, Brown’s sudden disappearance following a chilling social media post has left the internet in shock and his supporters deeply concerned. From Welding Student to Climate-Tech Innovator Julian’s journey didn’t follow the traditional path of a scientist or engineer. With no formal degree, he started his innovation journey in high school with only welding certifications, discarded parts, and…