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The Road Transport Ministry has, for the first time, asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway developers to start their own YouTube channels to share regular project videos. The goal is to improve transparency and encourage citizen feedback as India expands its 1.46 lakh km highway network under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Road Transport Secretary V Umashankar said that uploading drone-shot videos of highway construction will help the public understand ongoing work and share feedback on problems. He noted that many useful insights already come from independent YouTubers who post updates about road conditions, and now this process…

After making her mark on Indian television with hits like Mahadev and Naagin, Mouni Roy has successfully stepped into the restaurant business. Partnering with VRO Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., she launched Badmaash in 2023, a bold, contemporary Indian restaurant now open in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Known for its vibrant interiors and elevated Indian street food, Badmaash has earned attention not just for its design but also for its premium pricing, where dishes like Jhalmuri cost Rs 395 and Masala Peanuts Rs 300. Distinctive style and menuThe restaurant’s interiors carry a jungle-inspired look, filled with lush greenery, earthy tones, and warm lighting that create a cozy yet upscale…

The government has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, the law ministry announced on Thursday. He will take oath on November 24, succeeding Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai. Justice Kant will be the first Chief Justice from Haryana. From a Village in Hisar to the Supreme Court Born on February 10, 1962, in Petwar, a small village in Hisar district, Haryana, Justice Kant’s early life was marked by modest beginnings. He attended a local school where students sat on the floor due to a lack of benches. He graduated from Government Post Graduate College, Hisar, in 1981 and completed his LLB from Maharishi…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 2, 2025. The mission, using the powerful Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3) rocket, is expected to significantly strengthen India’s maritime and digital communication network. Weighing 4,410 kg, CMS-03, also known as GSAT-7R , will be the largest communication satellite ever launched from Indian soil into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). LVM-3: India’s Most Powerful Launcher The LVM3-M5 mission marks the fifth operational flight of ISRO’s most powerful launcher, often referred to as the “Baahubali” rocket. The same vehicle successfully carried the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft to the Moon in 2023, earning global recognition…

Zoho Corporation, the Indian multinational known for its suite of cloud-based business software, has become the first company to rent an entire floor at i by Infopark, the newly opened coworking space located in the Ernakulam South metro station building. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan handed over the permission certificate to Zoho co-founder Tony G Thomas on Tuesday at the Kinfra International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre in Kakkanad. The Kochi facility is Zoho’s second in Kerala and its first in the city. According to Infopark officials, the company has taken over the entire fourth floor of the seven-storey building, which spans 6,350 square…

Fuselage Innovations has been awarded a ₹1 crore pilot grant under the USHUS Maritime Innovation Support Scheme, an initiative jointly run by IIMK LIVE, the business incubator of IIM Kozhikode, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The funding is part of a ₹2.5 crore round distributed to three maritime startups, aimed at promoting indigenous innovation and advanced technology in India’s maritime sector. The grant supports Fuselage Innovations’ development of its proprietary Launch and Recovery System (LARS), a technology designed to stabilize cranes during offshore and marine operations. The system helps standard cranes perform critical tasks with precision and zero oscillation, improving…

India is set to have 34 mega airports by 2047, according to Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Vipin Kumar. Speaking at the Aviation India 2025 event on Wednesday, Kumar said the country’s total number of operational airports has risen to 164 as of October, up from just 74 in 2024. Delhi International Airport is currently among the world’s mega airports, with the capacity to handle 100 million passengers a year. Kumar highlighted the need for a major infrastructure expansion to support the sector’s rapid growth. This includes ramping up manpower, enhancing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, and preparing…

ICICI Bank, in partnership with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has initiated construction of a new state-of-the-art cancer care building at TMC’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The project, funded through the Bank’s CSR contribution of ₹625 crore, aims to create one of India’s largest radiation therapy centres, equipped with advanced cancer treatment technology. This initiative is part of ICICI Bank’s broader commitment of ₹1,800 crore to TMC for establishing three modern cancer care facilities—located in Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), Mullanpur (New Chandigarh, Punjab), and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). The foundation stone for the new building, named the ‘ICICI Foundation Block for Radiation Oncology’,…

In a strategic move aimed at deepening South-South defence cooperation, India is offering Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets and the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) to Brazil under a possible barter deal in exchange for Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for its own fleet. Under the proposal, India would acquire the C-390 Millennium for its Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme, potentially seeking up to 80 units, while Brazil would strengthen its air fleet with the Tejas and Prachand platforms. For India, the deal would significantly boost defence exports and promote the “Make in India” agenda via local assembly and technology transfer. For Brazil, it provides cost-effective fighters and helicopters suited to its vast terrain, along with the strategic transport capabilities of the C-390. However, the arrangement…

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with enterprise AI company AIONOS to deploy a next-generation, multilingual agentic AI concierge system across its airports. The initiative aims to revolutionise passenger experience by offering seamless, personalised and real-time assistance across channels including voice, chat, web, mobile and social platforms. The AI solution, powered by AIONOS’ proprietary platform IntelliMate™, will act as a 24×7 intelligent virtual help desk capable of answering travel queries, sharing live flight and gate updates, helping locate airport services, tracking baggage status, and guiding passengers across terminals. With support…