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India’s push for self-reliant defence manufacturing received a major boost after Pune-based private defence company Nibe Limited successfully demonstrated its long-range Suryastra rocket systems at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The trials involved rocket variants with strike ranges of 150 km and 300 km. According to reports, the Suryastra rockets achieved highly accurate strikes during testing, recording Circular Error Probable (CEP) accuracy levels of around 1.5 to 2 metres. Defence experts say such precision capabilities significantly improve long-range strike effectiveness for modern battlefield operations. The firing demonstration was conducted as part of an Indian Army procurement programme,…

Karthiyayini Kochi, a popular Kerala style seafood restaurant from Kochi, has opened its doors in Coimbatore, bringing its coastal flavours, community dining concept and signature seafood dishes to Tamil Nadu. The new outlet is located at Kings Complex on Sungam Bypass Road and offers a warm, open setting with casual, community style seating designed to give a homely dining experience. The restaurant focuses on fresh seafood, served alongside traditional Kerala meals, attracting strong interest from seafood lovers in the city. The menu features a wide range of coastal dishes including squid roast marinated with birds eye chillies, crispy tiger prawns,…

Apollo Hospitals has announced a major consolidation in its women’s healthcare business by merging its maternity and fertility operations with Cloudnine Hospitals, in a deal valued at ₹1,550 crore for AHLL’s standalone Mother & Child and fertility verticals. Under the agreement, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL), a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, is combining its “Apollo Cradle” and “Apollo Fertility” units with Kids Clinic India Limited, which operates under the Cloudnine brand. The move is aimed at building one of India’s largest integrated platforms for maternity, fertility, and child care services. After the merger, AHLL will hold a 9.9%…

At the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library in Delhi, visitors are now experiencing a digital version of Mahatma Gandhi that can respond to questions in real time through an AI powered Holobox. The life sized 3D avatar of Gandhi ji interacts with visitors on topics such as governance, ethics, society and India’s freedom movement. During NDTV’s visit, the installation demonstrated how it can answer questions in a conversational style, creating an immersive learning experience. Museum officials said this is the first AI based interactive Gandhi avatar of its kind in the country. Built using artificial intelligence, voice systems and historical…

India has taken a major step toward creating its first underwater naval museum by submerging the retired Indian Navy warship INS Guldar off the Sindhudurg coast in Maharashtra. The project is being developed as a unique marine tourism and conservation initiative that combines naval heritage, scuba diving tourism, and artificial reef creation. INS Guldar, a Landing Ship Tank built in Poland and commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985, served for almost four decades before being decommissioned in January 2024. Over its operational life, the ship participated in military operations, humanitarian missions, and more than 490 beaching operations for troop…

India and South Korea have signed multiple MoUs to deepen defence cooperation, covering cyber defence, military training, and UN peacekeeping collaboration, during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. Both leaders reviewed the full scope of bilateral defence ties and discussed expanding cooperation in defence industry, maritime security, emerging technologies, logistics, military exchanges, and regional security. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to a free, open and rules based Indo Pacific, aligning India’s Act East Policy with South Korea’s regional vision. During the visit, Singh also met Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program chief Lee Yong-chul,…

Space cooperation received a major push during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Europe, with Sweden officially joining India’s Venus orbiter mission through a new collaboration agreement. Under the deal, the Swedish Institute of Space Physics will build a scientific instrument called the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA), which will be carried aboard India’s upcoming Venus mission. The instrument will study how solar particles interact with Venus’ atmosphere and outer layers, helping scientists better understand the planet’s space environment. Sweden’s participation was announced during a joint interaction where Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson highlighted the long-standing partnership between India and Sweden…

The wealth landscape in India is undergoing a profound generational shift, driven by a surge in artificial intelligence and financial technology platforms. According to the latest Forbes India rankings, eleven self-made entrepreneurs under the age of forty-five have seen their combined fortunes touch fifteen point nine billion dollars, signaling a massive transition from traditional industrial wealth to tech-driven enterprise. Aravind Srinivas At just thirty-one years old, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI is a standout figure on the global stage. Sourcing a net worth of two point one billion dollars, his platform has evolved beyond basic artificial intelligence search…

Kerala IT Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty visited Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram and held detailed discussions with senior officials to review the state’s technology sector and future development plans. During his first visit to the IT hub after taking charge of the IT, Startup and Industries portfolio in the new government, the Minister assessed ongoing projects and explored new growth opportunities for Kerala’s tech ecosystem. He was welcomed by senior officials including Seeram Sambasiva Rao, Special Secretary, Department of Electronics and IT, and Sandip Kumar IAS, CEO of Technopark. Officials presented a detailed briefing on the state’s IT sector, covering achievements, challenges, innovation…

The Kerala government on Wednesday officially scrapped the long-debated SilverLine rail corridor project, ending years of political and public controversy surrounding the ambitious semi-high-speed railway proposal. Announcing the decision after a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said all proceedings related to the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod K-Rail project, launched by the previous LDF government in 2019, would be discontinued. As part of the decision, the cabinet directed the Revenue Department to remove survey stones laid along the proposed route and halt all land acquisition activities linked to the project. The government will also review and withdraw cases registered against protestors who participated…