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As India looks to acquire up to 80 military transport aircraft, US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has pitched its C-130J Super Hercules as the top option, highlighting that an expanded fleet would strengthen India’s tactical airlift capabilities among the Quad nations. If selected, Lockheed Martin plans to establish a major production hub in India for the C-130J, marking the first global facility outside the US, company officials told PTI. To date, over 560 C-130J aircraft have been delivered worldwide, accumulating more than three million flight hours and serving 28 operators across 23 countries. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates…
Adani Group is preparing to invest about Rs 1.8 lakh crore next year in defence manufacturing, with a strong push toward unmanned and autonomous technologies and advanced guided weapons. The aim is to quietly anchor India’s future combat capabilities, according to sources. In 2025, Adani Defence & Aerospace moved away from long planning cycles and shifted to faster execution, with several of its systems reportedly deployed during Operation Sindoor. The company plans to channel next year’s investment into unmanned and autonomous platforms, precision-guided weapons, sensors and electronics, AI-driven multi-domain operations, and expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities along with training…
The year 2025 marked a visible shift in India’s infrastructure landscape, with long-awaited projects finally opening to the public and reshaping the way people travel, trade, and move within cities. Unlike a year defined by a single sector, 2025 saw progress across airports, highways, tunnels, and metro systems, reflecting a coordinated push to enhance connectivity nationwide. While some projects opened fully, others reached partial completion, setting the stage for phased rollouts in early 2026. Navi Mumbai International AirportThe operational launch of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) was a milestone for Indian aviation. Built as a greenfield project at an estimated…
2025 has been a milestone year for Reliance Jio, highlighted by record-breaking subscriber growth, global leadership in fixed wireless access (FWA), strategic technology partnerships, major AI initiatives, and the announcement of the highly anticipated IPO. Subscriber Growth and 5G Leadership Jio reinforced its dominance in India’s telecom sector while gaining international recognition for its FWA services. In September 2025, the company crossed 500 million subscribers, becoming the world’s largest mobile data network by traffic volume. By October 31, total users reached 509.3 million, with over 27 million added in the first ten months. The expansion of Jio’s True 5G network…
Abhaya Hiranmayi, the Indian playback singer and actress, recently shared her thoughts on stage performance, women’s energy, and the pressures of being in the public eye. She emphasized that being a “strong woman” is not about projecting constant strength, but about understanding when to be strong and when to show vulnerability. According to her, mastering this balance is a key skill that women should embrace and normalize. Hiranmayi revealed her admiration for women performing item dances, noting the energy, confidence, and commitment they bring to the stage. She said watching performers fully immerse themselves in their craft—letting go of fear…
Infosys is set to offer fresher compensation of up to ₹21 lakh per annum for specialised technology roles as part of its campus recruitment drive for the Class of 2026, reflecting its push towards an AI-first strategy. The company is hiring for roles including Specialist Programmer and Digital Specialist Engineer (trainee). Packages vary by role level: These roles are open to graduates with BE, BTech, ME, MTech, MCA, and integrated MSc degrees, mainly in computer science, IT, and select circuit branches like ECE and EEE. For many years, starting salaries in IT have lagged behind the rapid rise in executive…
Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma’s story is one of determination and upward mobility. Starting his working life as a tempo driver, Vishwakarma steadily built his way into entrepreneurship, eventually establishing Shankh Agencies Private Limited, a diversified business operating across building materials, ceramics, concrete and wholesale trading. Over the years, Vishwakarma expanded his business interests with a long-term vision of entering aviation, one of India’s most competitive and capital-intensive sectors. That ambition has now taken a concrete step forward with his airline venture, Shankh Air, receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The approval marks a significant personal milestone for Vishwakarma, symbolising how far…
Authorities estimate that around 30 cruise ships will call at Kochi during the current financial year ending March 31, 2026. The cruise season runs until the end of May, and a total of nearly 40 vessels are expected to arrive during this period. Officials project that close to 50,000 passengers will reach Kochi aboard these luxury liners. The current cruise season began on November 18 with the arrival of the MV World Odyssey, the first luxury vessel of the season. Often described as a floating university, the ship carried around 700 students from 270 universities across several countries, along with…
Traditionally, winter in India meant weddings, woollens, and waiting for summer. This year, it is doing all that and more. Destination weddings are spilling across calendars, holiday traffic is peaking, and consumer spending continues to show strength, months after the Diwali rush. Tourism, aviation, hospitality, and discretionary consumption are coming together to make winter a season of momentum, driven by changing habits and growing comfort with year-round spending. Prime Minister Pushes Winter Tourism Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted this shift in recent editions of Mann Ki Baat, encouraging Indians to explore winter destinations like Uttarakhand. He emphasized that winter need…
Bogibeel Bridge, India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge, marked its seventh anniversary on December 25, 2025, celebrating years of seamless connectivity across the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam. The 4.94-kilometre structure links Dibrugarh district on the southern bank with Dhemaji district on the northern bank, significantly reducing travel times for both road and rail commuters while bolstering regional mobility and economic activity. Inaugurated on December 25, 2018, the bridge has become a vital infrastructural asset for the northeastern states, enhancing transport efficiency for civilians and defence logistics alike. Its dual-deck design carries a three-lane road on the upper deck and double broad-gauge railway tracks on the lower deck, combining passenger, freight…