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The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), based in Uran, Navi Mumbai, has become the first port in India to surpass 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in container handling capacity. This milestone follows recent infrastructure upgrades, bringing the port’s capacity to 10.4 million TEUs across five container terminals. Handles Over Half of India’s Container Traffic JNPA currently manages more than half of India’s total container traffic. In 2024, the port processed 7.05 million TEUs. During the first two months of the financial year 2025–26, it handled 15.39 million tonnes of containers and 16.64 million tonnes of overall cargo. Comparison with…

massive global drug trafficking network under Operation Med Max. The crackdown, led by the NCB with support from multiple national and international agencies, uncovered a pharma-smuggling cartel operating across four continents and over ten countries. Eight arrests were made, and 48 drug consignments were seized, triggering further action in the US and Australia. Breakthrough from a Routine Vehicle Check The operation began on May 25, when NCB officials conducted a routine check near Mandi House in Delhi. Two individuals carrying 3.7 kg of Tramadol tablets were arrested. Both were pharmacy graduates who admitted to running an online drug operation through…

Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, is facing serious allegations in Silicon Valley after Suhail Doshi, co-founder of Mixpanel and Playground AI, accused him of secretly working for multiple startups at the same time. Doshi made the accusations public on social media, stating that Parekh misled teams and founders by not disclosing his involvement in three to four early-stage companies simultaneously. Questionable Resume and Integrity Concerns Doshi questioned the authenticity of Parekh’s professional profile, claiming that 90% of his resume appeared fake and that many linked references were inactive. He also revealed that he had tried to guide Parekh towards…

While the princely era of India is often remembered for its opulence, with rulers like Mir Osman Ali Khan making global headlines for their enormous fortunes, another king quietly shaped history through progressive leadership. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, ruler of Mysore, may not be as widely known, but his legacy in education, social reform, infrastructure, and culture remains deeply rooted in Indian history. His wealth, estimated at ₹57,901 crore in today’s value, was largely directed toward the betterment of society. Early Life and Education Born on June 4, 1884, in Mysore Palace, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV ascended the throne at the…

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne mobile application on Tuesday, aiming to simplify the travel experience for passengers by offering a wide range of railway-related services in a single digital platform. The launch took place during the 40th Foundation Day celebrations of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). One App for Multiple Services RailOne serves as an all-in-one platform offering services such as ticket booking (reserved, unreserved, and platform tickets), PNR and train enquiries, journey planning, onboard meal booking, and rail help services. Additionally, the app includes enquiry options related to freight operations. According to the Railway Ministry,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Ghana’s national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by President John Dramani Mahama. The award recognises Modi’s distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During the ceremony at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, PM Modi accepted the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. He dedicated the honour to the aspirations of India’s youth, the country’s cultural richness and diversity, and the enduring friendship between Ghana and India. Strengthening Bilateral Ties PM Modi emphasised that the award deepens the…

Fuselage Innovations, a deep-tech startup known for its advanced drone technologies, has been granted the prestigious 80-IAC Tax Exemption Certificate by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This certification is part of the Government of India’s Startup India initiative and places the company among an elite group of fewer than 200 startups nationwide to earn this recognition in 2025. The 80-IAC certificate offers a 100% income tax exemption on profits for any three consecutive financial years within the first ten years of a startup’s incorporation. This incentive is aimed at easing…

Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX has announced plans to add around 200 new screens over the next two years, backed by an investment of ₹350–400 crore. According to Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, the expansion will primarily focus on South India, followed by tier-2 and tier-3 cities. 100 Screens to Open in FY26 For the current financial year (2025–26), the company aims to launch 100 screens, out of which 20 have already opened in the first quarter. The remaining 80 are expected to be completed in the coming months. Of these 100 screens, about 40 will be in South Indian cities…

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has issued a public tender inviting experienced consultants to prepare a feasibility report and master plan for an upcoming IT/ITES park near Kochi airport. The project will be developed across approximately 20 acres of land and is positioned as a major infrastructure addition to the airport region. According to CIAL’s official announcement dated June 9, 2025, the selected consultant will have a 12-week period to complete the assignment, which includes assessing the feasibility and drafting a conceptual master plan for the proposed tech park. Eligibility Criteria for Bidders To be considered, applicants must have a…

State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to classify the loan account of Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) as “fraud” and report the name of its former director, Anil D Ambani, to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under existing RBI guidelines. This move follows the findings of SBI’s Fraud Identification Committee (FIC), which observed multiple financial irregularities. RCom acknowledged that it received an official letter from SBI dated June 23, 2025, which was received on June 30. This action comes after a similar move last year by Canara Bank, which had also marked RCom’s account as fraudulent—a decision that was…