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India is preparing to build its first operational hyperloop system, starting with a high-speed freight corridor connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Navi Mumbai with the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The state government has signed an MoU with TuTr Hyperloop, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, to develop a Linear Induction Motor (LIM)-based hyperloop system for the project. Hyperloop technology enables ultra-fast transportation of passengers and cargo through low-pressure tubes using magnetic levitation, reaching speeds up to 700 miles per hour (1126 km/h). The vacuum environment eliminates air drag, allowing frictionless, high-speed travel — a potential game-changer in logistics and mobility.…

Switzerland has retained its position as the world’s most competitive economy in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), with a perfect score of 100. Singapore and Hong Kong follow closely in second and third, with scores of 99.44 and 99.22, respectively. The annual ranking evaluates 69 economies based on four key pillars: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure. India, however, slipped two places to rank 41st in 2025, down from 39th in 2024. While the country continues to show resilience in areas like business efficiency (ranked 25th) and government efficiency (ranked 45th, unchanged), its economic performance saw…

Indian firms may soon scale back investments in the United States as new tariffs and tax reforms under Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ reshape the global business landscape. According to EY India, these policy shifts are forcing Indian companies to reassess overseas strategies and explore more stable destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. EY’s latest report, India Abroad: Navigating the Global Landscape for Overseas Investment, highlights that India’s outbound investment reached $41.6 billion in 2024–25, a 67.7% jump from the previous year. The U.S. accounted for 11.5% of these flows, but analysts warn this may…

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s inspiring journey as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) is being hailed as a defining moment for India’s space program — one that will motivate a new generation of young Indians to explore careers in science, space, and technology. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who met Shukla on Thursday, described the achievement as a “major milestone” in India’s human spaceflight ambitions. He lauded Shukla’s scientific contributions aboard the ISS, which included conducting critical experiments in microgravity, and expressed optimism that such missions would accelerate India’s Gaganyaan project, scheduled for 2027. During their meeting, the two discussed…

How Rajni Bector Turned a Small Bakery Operation Into a ₹6,000 Cr Food Empire Started With Rs 20,000, Built Rs 6000 Crore Company: Meet India’s Ice Cream Lady Many North Indians fondly remember the taste of Cremica ice cream or English Oven bread. But behind these household names is the extraordinary journey of Rajni Bector, a woman who turned her passion for baking into a ₹6,000 crore empire. Born in Karachi before Partition, Rajni Bector relocated to Ludhiana with her family and eventually married at 17. After raising three sons and sending them off to boarding school, she found herself with time and curiosity, and…

Aryan Khan, the eldest son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, is stepping out of his father’s shadow in style. With an estimated net worth of ₹80 crore in 2025, Aryan is making headlines not just for his famous last name, but for his business ventures, real estate moves, and his highly anticipated directorial debut — The B**ads of Bollywood. At just 27, Aryan Khan is launching his first web series as a writer-director, which features an ensemble cast including Mona Singh, Bobby Deol, Lakshya, and even a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan himself. The teaser is set to drop on August 20 on Netflix. Aryan has…

With India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 now passed, the fallout is already echoing across the gaming and digital economy sectors. Far from being merely regulatory, industry players warn of a looming crisis—one that threatens livelihoods, innovation, and economic growth. Job Losses & Business Shutdowns Industry bodies and companies alike have raised the alarm.The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), E-Gaming Federation (EGF), and Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) warn that a blanket ban could erase over 200,000 jobs and shutter 400+ gaming firms.Earlier estimates included around 20,000 jobs and 300 closures, reflecting the escalating severity of the situation. Economic Fallout & FDI Threats The economic stakes are equally…

India’s first bullet train corridor — the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project — is advancing steadily with significant construction progress. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in Parliament that foundation work covering 406 km of the 508 km route has been completed, marking a crucial step in the project’s execution. The project has already seen an expenditure of ₹78,839 crore, with 100% of land acquisition completed, ensuring smooth continuation of works across Gujarat and Maharashtra. Track-laying has also begun, with 127 km of viaduct already receiving rails, showcasing visible progress on India’s first high-speed rail infrastructure. Beyond foundation and track work, tunneling operations and station construction are also advancing at…

India’s Coffee Culture Just Scored Gold on the Global Stage Bandarful, a cold-brew coffee liqueur born in India’s hills and made with Himalayan spring water and Chikmagalur’s finest Arabica beans, has just been named World’s Best Liqueur at the 2025 USA Spirits Ratings, held in San Francisco. The liqueur, produced by Himmaleh Spirits, bagged a Gold Medal at one of the most competitive editions of the global spirits event. With top players from Europe and America in the fray, Bandarful stood out for its quality, value, and packaging, a rare trifecta that wowed industry experts and trade buyers alike. “Bandarful was born from a simple belief—that India…

India and China have taken a significant step toward stabilizing their long-contested frontier. During the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi, both nations reached a fresh understanding on managing and controlling the border, according to a statement from China’s Foreign Ministry. At a press briefing, spokesperson Mao Ning announced that the two sides have agreed to conduct normalized border management and control, maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, address sensitive zones with caution and initiate boundary negotiations in regions where conditions are favorable. This outcome follows high-level discussions between Wang and India’s NSA Ajit Doval and EAM S. Jaishankar from August 18–19. The Chinese foreign ministry described this as a…