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Bibin, a QA professional from Kerala, has spent the past three years building a Lamborghini Huracán replica entirely by hand. Working with a limited budget and tight schedule, he has managed to complete about 70 to 80 percent of the project. Locally Sourced Materials and FabricationHe sourced parts from nearby hardware shops and scrapyards. The car’s frame is built using metal pipes, over which cardboard sheets were placed to shape the structure. Fibreglass was later applied to form the supercar’s signature curves. Adaptations Based on Cost and AvailabilityBibin followed the exact dimensions of the original Huracán but made key adjustments…

Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies is set to make history by becoming the first private Indian company to offer satellite communication (satcom) services using an entirely India-built satellite. This milestone marks a major shift in India’s space sector, which has traditionally been dominated by ISRO, and places Ananth Technologies in direct competition with global players like SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. IN-SPACe Gives the Green Light The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the country’s space regulator, has approved Ananth Technologies to begin offering broadband-from-space services by 2028. The company will use a geostationary (GEO) communication satellite…

India is setting up eight major shipbuilding clusters along its coast to strengthen its domestic maritime manufacturing sector. This includes five new greenfield locations in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, and three brownfield upgrades in Vadinar and Kandla (Gujarat) and near Cochin Port (Kerala). Land Finalised and Infrastructure Work UnderwayUnion Shipping Secretary T K Ramachandran confirmed that all required approvals, including land acquisition, are in place. State governments have already formed special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to implement the projects. Work has also begun on related infrastructure such as roads, rail connectivity, and seaside facilities. Strategic Push Under…

The redevelopment of Visakhapatnam Railway Station, a top-earning station under the East Coast Railway (ECoR), has finally resumed. Despite initial delays due to contractor-related issues, the station is set to be upgraded with 14 platforms, up from the current eight, to meet rising passenger demand. Foundation Laid by Prime Minister ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the ₹456 crore redevelopment project on November 12, 2022. The redesigned station is expected to serve 75,000 passengers daily. Though construction began in early 2023, it was stalled after legal issues involving the previous contractor. The court has now ruled in…

Comedian and television host Kapil Sharma, along with his wife Ginni Chatrath, has officially stepped into the hospitality industry with the opening of The Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Canada. The couple shared glimpses of the café’s soft launch on social media, which saw an enthusiastic turnout over the weekend. A Stylish New Space with Sweet OfferingsThe Kaps Cafe serves speciality coffee and a selection of desserts, including lemon pistachio cake, brownies, and croissants. The interior features a pink-and-white theme with baby pink sofas, artificial flowers, and crystal chandeliers, creating a cozy and elegant space for visitors. Warm Reception from Guests and FansVideos…

The Union government has approved 19 major road and tunnel infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir with a total investment of ₹10,637 crore. These projects aim to significantly improve road connectivity, especially in remote and border areas, and ensure year-round accessibility. Total 296 km of Road Network The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has cleared these infrastructure projects, covering a total length of 296 kilometres across Jammu and Kashmir. Key Tunnel Projects Among the approved developments are two large-scale tunnel projects: Other Notable Projects Additional approved works include: Expected Outcomes These projects are expected to: The overall plan aligns…

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a previous trial court ruling that had recognized Saif Ali Khan, his sisters Soha and Saba, and mother Sharmila Tagore as legal successors to the Bhopal royal family’s vast ancestral properties. The reversal comes in response to a long-standing appeal filed by other descendants of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, challenging the earlier distribution of assets in favor of Sajida Sultan—Saif’s grandmother and daughter of the Nawab. Fresh Trial Ordered in Inheritance Dispute The court directed the trial court to restart the proceedings from scratch and complete the case within one year. The legal contention…

Gautam Buddha Nagar, home to Noida and Greater Noida, has emerged as the richest and fastest-growing district in Uttar Pradesh. Its per capita income has reached ₹10.17 lakh — more than 10 times the state average — putting it on par with developed countries like Japan when adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). Massive Contribution to State GDPIn the financial year 2023–24, GB Nagar contributed ₹2.63 lakh crore to the state economy, which accounts for over 10 percent of UP’s total GDP. This figure is nearly twice the GDP of Lucknow and even larger than that of Himachal Pradesh. While…

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a major milestone in India’s space journey. The Indian government released images of Shukla observing Earth from the ISS, showcasing his historic presence aboard the space station. Mission Details and ArrivalShukla is part of the Axiom-4 mission, which docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around Earth. The mission is led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, with Shukla serving as mission pilot. He is accompanied by astronauts from Hungary, Poland, and the United States. Breathtaking Views from SpaceIn…

For the first time, the Kerala government is entering the brandy market, building on the widespread popularity of its state-run rum brand, ‘Jawan’. The upcoming brandy will be manufactured at the Malabar Distilleries Limited campus in Menonpara, Palakkad. The production facility is scheduled to be ready by February 2026. Foundation Ceremony on July 7Construction of the new Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) unit will officially begin on July 7. The groundbreaking ceremony will be inaugurated by Excise Minister M B Rajesh, with Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty also attending. The new unit will serve as the manufacturing base for the brandy, which…