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One of India’s biggest FMCG success stories began inside a small tailoring shop in Mumbai’s Vile Parle area. Mohanlal Dayal Chauhan, who initially worked as a tailor, struggled to grow his garment business before deciding to enter the food trade. He started a modest bakery selling bread, snacks, and traditional nankhatais to local customers. What began as a survival effort eventually evolved into Parle Products, one of India’s most recognized consumer brands. In 1929, the Chauhan family formally established the business and imported biscuit-making machinery from Germany, a major investment at the time. Along with his sons, Mohanlal built a…

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has achieved another key milestone with the successful installation of a 130-metre steel bridge span near Tralsi village in Gujarat’s Bharuch district. The newly launched segment is part of a 330-metre bridge being constructed over the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor between the Surat and Vadodara sections. Designed in a three-span layout, the structure includes two 100-metre spans on either side and a central 130-metre continuous span. Officials said the central span was installed on May 16 and involved highly complex engineering work, making it one of the most challenging operations executed on the high-speed rail…

Former UFC champion and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey remains one of the most financially successful female athletes in combat sports history. According to recent estimates, her wealth in 2026 continues to come from multiple revenue streams including mixed martial arts, professional wrestling, Hollywood films, endorsements, publishing, and investments. Rousey rose to global fame after dominating women’s MMA and becoming the UFC’s first major female pay-per-view attraction. Her aggressive fighting style and charismatic personality helped the UFC expand women’s combat sports into mainstream entertainment. She later transitioned into WWE, where she became one of the company’s highest-profile performers and headline attractions.…

Suriya has reportedly built an estimated ₹350 crore empire through acting, film production, endorsements, and investments, emerging as one of the most commercially successful stars in South Indian cinema. According to reports, Suriya earns significant income from blockbuster films, high-value brand partnerships, and his production company, 2D Entertainment, which has produced several critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies. Industry observers say the actor has also diversified his wealth through investments in real estate and other business ventures, helping expand his financial portfolio beyond cinema. Over the years, Suriya has established himself as one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable and influential…

A proposed high-speed bullet train network connecting major South Indian cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad is drawing attention for its potential to transform regional connectivity and drastically reduce travel time. According to reports, the proposed corridor could reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai to nearly 75 minutes, while Bengaluru-Hyderabad journeys may take around two hours using high-speed rail technology. Infrastructure experts say the project could significantly strengthen economic integration between some of India’s biggest technology, manufacturing, startup, and business hubs. Improved connectivity is also expected to support tourism, logistics, and industrial growth across southern states. The proposal aligns…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding crucial diplomatic talks in New Delhi. Rubio arrived in India this morning on a four-day official visit and reached the capital this afternoon after completing his engagements in Kolkata. Before arriving in India, Rubio had described India as one of America’s strongest partners and allies, adding that the visit was important because both countries had significant opportunities to work together. The meeting and discussions between the two leaders are taking place at Seva Teerth venue in Delhi. This marks Rubio’s first visit to India since assuming office…

The US government has announced a major change in immigration rules requiring people in the country on temporary visas to return to their home countries before applying for a green card, marking a sharp shift from a system that has been in place for decades. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), applicants on non-immigrant visas such as students, temporary workers, and tourists will now generally need to complete the permanent residency process from outside the United States. Officials said the move is intended to close what they described as a “loophole” and reduce cases of people overstaying…

Electric vehicle company Tesla has shown interest in setting up a sales and service centre in Hyderabad, according to the Telangana government. During a meeting with Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Tesla India representatives discussed plans to begin operations in the city. The state’s Information and Public Relations department confirmed that Tesla is preparing to establish a sales and service facility in Hyderabad. The minister said Telangana already has a strong ecosystem for electric vehicles and smart mobility systems, supported by advanced technology industries. He added that the state has become a major hub for semiconductor design,…

Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said that state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully stabilised its 4G network, marking a major milestone for India’s telecom capabilities. He also highlighted that India has become the fourth country in the world to develop indigenous telecom radio network equipment. He noted that India has not only developed homegrown 5G radio technology but has also deployed around 100,000 towers, calling it a significant achievement that reflects the country’s growing technological strength. Following proof-of-concept trials, a consortium involving Tata Consultancy Services, Tejas Networks, and the Centre for…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday for a four-day visit aimed at improving ties between the two countries after a difficult year in relations. The US-India relationship became strained after US President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Indian imports, including penalties linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil. These moves created economic pressure and raised concerns in India about whether the US remained a reliable long-term partner. Experts say Rubio’s visit is an effort to rebuild trust and strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and regional security. Concerns over US policy For many years,…