Author: News Desk

India is preparing for a historic moment this December. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will send its first humanoid robot, Vyommitra, into space — a crucial step toward sending humans on future missions. Meet Vyommitra — India’s ‘Friend in Space’ Vyommitra is a semi-humanoid robot developed by ISRO to assist in human space missions under the Gaganyaan programme, India’s first crewed spaceflight project. The name comes from Sanskrit: Vyoma means space, and Mitra means friend — together, “friend in space.” Unveiled in 2020, Vyommitra is designed not as a dummy but as an intelligent companion. With expressive facial features, speech abilities, and advanced sensors, she can…

Cellupro Green Pvt Ltd, a women-led startup supported by the KSUM WE Start Pre-Incubation Programme, is gaining attention for producing high-quality, sustainable cellulose pulp that can be used in cosmetics, paper products, and research applications. Innovative Use of Agro-Waste The company converts agricultural residues such as rice straw, sugarcane bagasse, jackfruit peel, and pineapple straw into cellulose pulp. This pulp serves as a raw material for a wide range of products including creams, lotions, face masks, sunscreens, tissues, sanitary napkins, eco-friendly packaging, and bio-composites. Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Dr. Reshmy Rajasekharan, founder of Cellupro Green, is the first woman entrepreneur in Kerala to establish a production unit for…

M3M and Hurun India released the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, showcasing the wealthiest Indians worldwide. This year, 1,687 individuals from 91 cities made the list with fortunes exceeding ₹1,000 crore. Among them, 1,004 saw their wealth rise or remain steady, including 284 newcomers, while 643 experienced a decline. India now has 358 billionaires, up 24 from last year, with the pharmaceutical sector leading the rankings with 137 entries. Global Presence of Indian Wealth The list includes 1,586 individuals residing in India, followed by 48 in the USA, 22 in the UAE, and smaller numbers…

Indian Railways is rapidly becoming a global supplier of railway equipment, including bogies, coaches, locomotives, and propulsion systems, under the “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative, according to the Railway Ministry. The ministry highlighted that exports now span more than 16 countries, reflecting India’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Export Highlights The ministry noted several key international shipments: Milestone Export from Marhowra In June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first locomotive exported from the Marhowra Locomotive Manufacturing Plant in Bihar to the Republic of Guinea. So far, six locomotives from Marhowra have been successfully exported, and a second strategic order has been secured, totaling approximately 150 Evolution Series locomotives for…

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…