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Air India Bolsters Delhi–London Route Air India has announced an upgrade to its Delhi (DEL) – London Heathrow (LHR) route, adding a fourth daily flight for the Northern Winter 2025/26 season (26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026). Previously slated for three daily services, the fourth frequency reflects strong passenger demand on this premium international corridor. Fleet Deployment & Mix The additional service will be served using a combination of Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This mix allows Air India to balance capacity, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort on one of its most competitive long-haul routes. Schedule Highlights The revamped schedule includes four departures daily from…

Across India, floating solar panels are transforming how renewable energy is produced and delivered to homes. Instead of occupying precious land, these solar arrays are mounted on buoyant platforms and released into water bodies—lakes, reservoirs, and long-forgotten industrial ponds. By shifting solar panels to water, India bypasses the challenges of land scarcity while opening up new frontiers for clean energy. This floating technology delivers compelling dual benefits. First, by covering the water’s surface, the solar panels significantly reduce evaporation, an advantage in water-stressed regions. At NTPC’s Ramagundam floating solar plant in Telangana, a project spanning 500 acre. The panels are expected to save nearly…

Kerala is fast emerging as a global hub where technology and creativity intersect, offering huge opportunities for its tech professionals. At the 2025 Fab Lab graduation ceremony in Kalamassery, Anoop Ambika, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission, highlighted how the state’s growing creative economy can be a game-changer for those ready to innovate. Bridging Technology and Creativity In the past, technology workers and the creative community often operated in separate spheres. Today, however, the integration of advanced technology into creative industries has opened up vast possibilities for both sectors, Ambika explained. “The value of this sector is $200 billion,” he added,…

India is moving ahead with plans to establish theatre commands to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force under unified operational control, a reform first highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. This initiative aims to address coordination gaps and improve operational efficiency through measures like standardised equipment, joint training, and common logistics systems. What Theatreisation Means The theatreisation plan will merge resources from the three services into specific theatre commands, each assigned a geographical area and overseen by a single operational commander. This approach ensures that troops, aircraft, and naval assets can operate cohesively under one command structure rather than in…

Korea’s Big Bet on India: Fueling the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision India is charting an ambitious course to become a global maritime leader, and the world’s top shipbuilders are jumping on board. South Korea’s “Big Three” -Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), HD Hyundai, and Hanwha Ocean—are aggressively expanding into the Indian market, signing major partnerships and leveraging technology to propel India’s shipbuilding sector into a new era of scale and quality. The Maritime Amrit Kaal: India’s Blueprint for Global Power The foundation for this surge of foreign interest is India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, unveiled in 2023. This roadmap outlines a…

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India expects to receive not just the $100 billion in committed investments from the four-nation EFTA bloc under the trade agreement, but could attract an additional $150 billion in the near future. The EFTA members include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on March 10, 2024, India has secured a commitment of $100 billion in foreign direct investment over the next 15 years. Goyal indicated that the additional $150 billion would follow once data exclusivity provisions in India’s intellectual property laws are…

India is witnessing a rapid surge in wealth creation, with the total number of billionaires crossing 350—six times higher than just thirteen years ago. Over the past two years, roughly one new billionaire has emerged every week, according to the Hurun Rich List 2025. This year, attention is on the younger generation of wealth creators. The top 10 youngest billionaires in India are notably younger, with an average age of 29, three years lower than last year. Leading the Pack At the forefront are Zepto’s founders, Kaivalya Vohra (22) and Aadit Palicha (23), India’s youngest billionaires in 2025, with net…

Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trikand visited Taranto, Italy, on 28 September 2025 as part of her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Strengthening Naval Cooperation During the port call, the crew of INS Trikand participated in professional exchanges and cross-deck visits with their Italian counterparts. These interactions focused on sharing best practices and improving operational interoperability between the Indian and Italian navies. High-Level Diplomatic Engagement Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, met with Rear Admiral Andrea Petroni, Commander of the Italian Navy’s Second Naval Division, in a courtesy call that highlighted the cordial defence relations between…

During his tour of South America, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, praised the performance of Indian two-wheeler manufacturers in Colombia. Sharing a photo on X standing next to a Bajaj Pulsar, he said: “Proud to see Bajaj, Hero, and TVS do so well in Colombia. Shows Indian companies can win with innovation, not cronyism. Great job.” Indian Innovation on the Global Stage Mr. Gandhi’s comments underline the growing international presence of Indian companies. Bajaj, Hero, and TVS have made significant inroads in Colombia, demonstrating that Indian businesses can compete globally through innovation rather than political…

The United Arab Emirates continues to shine as a hub of ambition, innovation, and opportunity, attracting visionary leaders from across the globe. Finance World’s Top 100 Expat Leaders of the UAE 2025 celebrates both established industry titans and rising stars whose fresh perspectives are setting new benchmarks for success. This year’s list is organised into five categories: Legacy Tycoons, Business Magnates, Game-Changers, Growth Titans, and Emerging Power. Each profile represents years of strategic thinking, bold risk-taking, and unwavering dedication to creating value in one of the world’s most dynamic business environments. Legacy Tycoons Business Magnates Game-Changers Growth Titans Emerging Power These 100 leaders…