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The highest airport in India is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, located in Leh, Ladakh. It sits at an impressive altitude of 3,256 metres (10,682 feet) above sea level, making it not only the highest in India but also one of the highest commercial airports in the world. This high-altitude airport plays a crucial role in connecting the remote Himalayan region of Ladakh with the rest of the country. Despite its challenging terrain and weather conditions, it serves both civilian and military operations. Due to the extreme altitude, flight operations here are limited and highly dependent on weather, with most take-offs and landings…

Suresh Raina’s journey from a small-town boy to a cricketing icon and successful entrepreneur is a remarkable story of perseverance and growth. Born in Muradnagar, Raina began his career with very modest earnings, reportedly making just around ₹10,000 in his early days. Despite financial challenges and limited resources, he pursued cricket with determination, eventually earning a place in the Indian national team and becoming one of the most dependable middle-order batsmen. Over the years, he played a key role in India’s major victories, including the 2011 World Cup, and became a legend in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina’s success…

The Ministry of Railways has announced a mission-mode plan to construct underpasses at locations where settlements on one side of the track connect to fields, schools, cremation grounds, or other frequently accessed areas on the opposite side. The initiative aims to prevent accidents and provide a safe crossing for pedestrians and commuters. Minister Directs Nationwide ConstructionOn Thursday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw instructed that underpasses be built across the country at sites where large numbers of people regularly cross railway tracks. The minister emphasised that the structures should serve as a lifesaving alternative for daily commuters. User-Friendly Design for Daily CommutersThe underpasses will be designed to allow easy passage for pedestrians carrying bicycles, motorcycles, or…

Toll revenues in India jumped 14% to a record ₹82,900.16 crore in the last fiscal year, driven by new toll road additions, stronger economic activity, and the broader rollout of the annual FASTag system. By comparison, tolls totaled ₹72,930.83 crore in FY25. FASTag transaction volumes also grew 5.7%, reaching nearly 4.45 billion in FY26 from 4.21 billion the previous year, according to National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) data tracked by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and reviewed by ET. In March alone, toll collections from commercial vehicles rose to ₹7,193 crore from ₹6,924.57 crore in February, despite disruptions…

After a year of strained relations between India and Azerbaijan over Operation Sindoor, the two countries have agreed to reset ties, with senior officials meeting in Baku for the 6th round of Foreign Office consultations. The talks, held on Friday between Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov, mark the first such discussions since 2022, following disputes over Azerbaijan-Pakistan and India-Armenia relations. The MEA said both sides “comprehensively reviewed” bilateral relations, covering trade, technology, tourism, pharmaceuticals, energy, culture, people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation against cross-border terrorism. Azerbaijan has recently resumed crude oil…

JPL’s FY25 filings show Mukesh Ambani as chairman, with Akash Ambani, Isha, and Anant Ambani as directors. The company operates under a two-tier CEO structure: Mathew Oommen as Group CEO and Kiran Thomas as CEO, with Saurabh Sancheti as CFO. The company is preparing to file for its IPO, targeting the first half of 2026, though market volatility following the US-Israel conflict and regulatory changes have delayed submission of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus. With a projected valuation around $130 billion, the IPO could become one of India’s largest. New finance ministry rules allow a minimum 2.5% equity dilution, translating…

An Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, has successfully crossed the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking a key development for India’s energy supply chain. The vessel was carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, a critical fuel for domestic consumption, at a time when supply disruptions have raised concerns across the country. The transit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil trade passes, has seen restricted movement due to conflict. Officials confirmed that both the cargo and the safety of Indian seafarers are being closely monitored, given the sensitive security situation in…

India’s defense exports have reached a record high of over $4 billion in the past fiscal year, reflecting the government’s push to strengthen the domestic arms manufacturing sector. The rise represents a more than 60 percent increase from 2024, according to the Ministry of Defense, underscoring India’s goal of establishing itself as a major global arms producer and exporter. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described it as “an all-time high” and a sign of growing international confidence in India’s indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing. The fiscal year 2025-26 saw exports totaling ₹38,424 billion ($4.15 billion). Government defense companies contributed around 55…

Addressing a gathering at the Adani Corporate House, Chairman Gautam Adani reflected on the milestone achievement of APSEZ crossing 500 million tonnes of cargo. “An explorer has no final destination. There are only moments to pause, look back, and gather the strength to move forward,” Adani said, calling today’s celebration a rare moment to absorb the scale of the accomplishment. He emphasized that achievements of this magnitude go beyond numbers. “Numbers measure performance, but legacy measures vision, belief, and courage—the willingness to pursue what others might not even imagine,” he noted. Adani shared that the journey of APSEZ has been…

Global military power increasingly depends on air superiority, making the size of a country’s fighter jet fleet a key measure of strength. India recently signed its largest-ever deal with France to acquire 114 Rafale jets, but France is far from the world’s largest fighter jet producer. Today, production is dominated by a few nations, with the gap between them widening rapidly. The United States and China together account for the majority of global fighter jet output, while other countries maintain smaller, steady production lines. 1. United StatesLockheed Martin and Boeing drive US fighter jet production, delivering around 190–200 jets annually.…