Author: News Desk
The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) is preparing to take strict action against ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola for operating in the state without official approval. Transport Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam confirmed that the department has sought legal guidance and plans to issue show-cause notices to both companies. Low compliance despite new policy Kerala introduced an online taxi aggregator policy in 2024, but most major operators have not complied. Only one company has applied for approval, and that is for bike taxi services. Even that application is pending because the required documents have not been fully submitted. Policy requirements for legal…
Godrej’s aerospace division announced on Thursday that it has delivered the first human-rated L110 stage Vikas engine to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the Gaganyaan project. The engine will power India’s crewed spacecraft, marking a significant step in the country’s human spaceflight program. Upcoming Gaganyaan Test Flights ISRO plans the first uncrewed test flight early next year, with the goal of sending the first Indian astronauts into orbit aboard a home-built rocket in 2027. The mission will use the human-rated LVM-3 rocket to carry the crew module safely into orbit and back to Earth. Strengthening Long-Term Partnerships Maneck…
India and Nepal have revised their Treaty of Transit to make cross-border freight movement smoother, especially for rail cargo between Jogbani in India and Biratnagar in Nepal. The update now covers bulk cargo as well, widening what can be transported through this route. Ministers formalise the amendments Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Nepal’s Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Anil Kumar Sinha in New Delhi on November 13, 2025. Both sides exchanged the letters that officially amend the protocol attached to the treaty. What the new changes enable The government said the signing will allow seamless movement of rail-based…
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan watched the first flight of Heli, a hybrid autonomous cargo aircraft developed by the Emirati company LOOD. The launch marks an important national milestone, since Heli is the first civilian aircraft to be fully designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates. Built for medium range heavy cargo operations, it also stands out as a major global step in sustainable air transport. A breakthrough for aviation in the United Arab Emirates The aircraft was unveiled during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, an event focused on industrial innovation and the use of artificial…
India has asked Russia to speed up approvals for Indian marine and pharmaceutical products, along with the clearing of domestic establishments, to help widen bilateral trade. The request came during Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal’s visit to Moscow, where he outlined ways both sides can deepen economic ties and work toward the shared goal of reaching 100 billion dollars in trade by 2030. India Seeks Quicker Approvals for Marine and Pharma Exports During meetings in Moscow, Agrawal pressed for faster listing of Indian units and a systems-based process with Russia’s FSVPS for agricultural items, especially marine goods. He also called for…
As Bihar waits for the 2025 election results, Nitish Kumar’s long tenure has drawn fresh attention to his financial disclosures. His asset record shows a relatively modest profile compared with many long-serving chief ministers. What his latest disclosures show According to the statement uploaded on the Cabinet Secretariat Department website on 31 December 2024, Nitish Kumar’s total assets stand at roughly ₹1.64 crore. Here’s the breakdown: Movable assets• Valued at about ₹16.97 lakh• Includes bank deposits, household items, and other standard financial holdings• Cash in hand: ₹21,052• Bank balances: around ₹60,811 Immovable assets• Estimated at ₹1.48 crore• His only declared property is a single residential flat in…
TiEcon Kerala 2025, one of the biggest conventions for entrepreneurs, will take place this November. The 14th edition of the event, organised by TiE Kerala, will be hosted at The Zuri in Kumarakom. TiEcon Kerala is the flagship event of TiE Kerala. This year, the conference is being designed in a fresh, more vibrant format, which is why the venue has been shifted to The Zuri, said TiE Kerala President Vivek Krishna Govind. He added that the idea is to turn TiEcon into a festive occasion that celebrates entrepreneurship. The theme for 2025 is Celebrating Entrepreneurship. The conference will serve…
The Vande Bharat Sleeper is emerging as one of the most anticipated additions to Indian Railways, and a recent clip from its trial run has pushed excitement even higher. The video shows a simple water test inside the coach, and it has quickly spread across social media. Many viewers are curious about how fast the new train can actually go and what this means for future long distance travel in India. Indian Railways is developing the Vande Bharat Sleeper as a next generation overnight service that aims to offer faster trips, better comfort, and stronger safety features. The train is…
Global logistics company DHL Group has announced a plan to invest one billion euros in India by the year 2030. The company says the money will help strengthen reliable and sustainable logistics services across the country. The investment will support major sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, new energy, ecommerce, and digitalisation. The announcement was made on Thursday, with DHL describing India as a major growth opportunity within its Strategy 2030 Accelerated Sustainable Growth plan. At the press event, DHL Group Chief Executive Tobias Meyer said that global trade is facing challenges, but the company remains confident about India’s potential.…
The United States has signaled that talks on a long awaited trade agreement with India are moving forward. A senior administration official told ANI that recent discussions have seen “a lot of positive developments.” In recent weeks, Washington has softened its earlier confrontational stance over India’s purchases of Russian oil, showing a willingness to engage constructively after months of stalled negotiations. The official explained that discussions with New Delhi are focusing on two main areas: a reciprocal trade agreement and concerns over India’s imports of Russian oil. “We’ve had a lot of positive developments with them recently,” the official said.…