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India is preparing to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in its global education outreach. Nigeria will host the new institute, which will follow the IIT Madras–Zanzibar model that successfully launched in 2023. The plan was confirmed by Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, after a meeting with India’s High Commissioner, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja. Both countries agreed to collaborate in science, technology, and innovation-driven education, strengthening academic and cultural ties between the two nations. The IIT campus will be set up at the Federal Government Academy in…

Rikant Pittie, CEO and co-founder of EaseMyTrip, grew up in a middle-class Delhi family. What started as a small idea between three brothers, Rikant, Nishant, and Prashant , turned into one of India’s biggest online travel companies. They didn’t raise money from investors. They built everything themselves. Today, EaseMyTrip is India’s second-largest travel platform and one of the few that’s always been profitable. A Simple Idea That Worked The idea began when they saw travel agents charging hidden fees. So they decided to build a platform that was simple, fair, and transparent. “We started by booking tickets for our father,”…

In an effort to tackle misinformation more effectively, the government has begun training senior bureaucrats on using modern communication tools like social media and podcasts to share factual updates and progress on government schemes. High-Level Workshop for Senior Officials A day-long workshop was recently held for all secretary-level officers, according to sources. Senior bureaucrats including the Principal Secretaries to the Prime Minister, P.K. Mishra and Shaktikanta Das, along with Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somnathan, delivered detailed presentations on how to use new-age media for faster and more impactful communication. Expanding the Programme Across Ranks The training initiative will continue in stages.…

The Indian Army has taken a major step toward modernising its communication systems by signing a contract for the procurement of its first batch of indigenously developed Software Defined Radios (SDRs). Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), these advanced radios will strengthen the Army’s secure communication capabilities and improve coordination in network-centric warfare environments. Advanced Radios for Next-Gen Military Communication The newly acquired SDRs are equipped with high data transfer rates and Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) technology, allowing real-time, encrypted communication across varying terrains and combat zones. The system’s ability to maintain stable connections…

India is moving ahead with plans to expand its Rafale fighter fleet, but new concerns over France’s arms export practices are raising questions about long-term security implications. India eyes more Rafales for Navy and Air Force The Indian Navy has expressed interest in buying 26 Rafale-Marine jets, while the Indian Air Force has proposed acquiring 114 Rafale aircraft to be built domestically under the “Make in India” initiative. These additions would further strengthen India’s aerial capabilities, following the induction of 36 Rafales between 2020 and 2022 under a 7.87 billion Euro deal. The aircraft have already proven their effectiveness during high-intensity exercises…

The Pushkar Cattle Fair, one of India’s oldest and most popular livestock gatherings, has once again captured national attention with a horse worth Rs 15 crore, a buffalo priced at Rs 23 crore, and a cow just 16 inches tall among its biggest attractions. The fair officially begins on October 30 and continues till November 5, but breeders, traders, and visitors have already started gathering in Rajasthan’s holy town of Pushkar. The Rs 15 crore stallion everyone is talking about At the center of the fair is Shahbaz, a two and a half year old Marwari stallion owned by Gary…

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Ikshak, an indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), at Naval Base Kochi on November 6, 2025. The ceremony will be led by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, marking the ship’s formal induction into active service. A Milestone in Indigenous Naval Shipbuilding Ikshak is the third vessel in its class, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The induction of Ikshak highlights India’s growing capability in designing and constructing advanced hydrographic survey platforms that enhance maritime mapping, navigation, and safety. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and…

Amazon has confirmed plans to cut nearly 14,000 corporate jobs, marking another major shift in how the company is reorganizing around artificial intelligence. The move comes months after CEO Andy Jassy warned that automation and AI would begin replacing certain roles traditionally handled by humans. AI at the Center of Amazon’s Restructuring Back in June, Jassy had hinted that as AI tools became more capable, Amazon’s workforce would likely shrink. On Tuesday, Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, said in a company blog post that the layoffs were part of a broader effort to “reduce bureaucracy, remove layers, and focus…

Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has expressed a strong interest in participating in projects worth Rs 53,000 crore at the upcoming Vadhavan Port near Mumbai. The move strengthens Adani Group’s growing footprint across India’s western coast. Two Key MoUs Signed with JNPA APSEZ signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), which holds the largest share in the Vadhavan Port project being developed off the Palghar district in the Arabian Sea. The first MoU, signed by APSEZ CEO and Whole-Time Director Ashwani Gupta, outlines Adani’s intent to take part in offshore…

After years of staying outside the National Education Policy 2020, Kerala has signed an MoU to implement the Central government’s PM SHRI or PM Schools for Rising India scheme. The move marks a major policy shift for the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front government, which had earlier criticised the policy for centralising control over education. The decision reflects a practical approach to protect state interests during a difficult financial phase. By joining the scheme, Kerala is expected to unlock long-pending central funds and direct them toward improving public education. Launched in 2022, PM SHRI aims to develop fourteen thousand five hundred…