Author: News Desk
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to reserve ₹25,000 crore worth of units for retail investors under its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) public issue in the current financial year. This allocation, representing 30 to 40 percent of the total issue, aims to expand small investor participation in highway development. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that a final decision on the proposal will be made within two to three months. The move aligns with the government’s larger plan to construct 10,000 km of highways and monetise ₹50,000 crore worth of assets this year. InvITs…
A total of 19.43 hectares of forest land from Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SNGP) in Borivali has been formally handed over to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project. This move follows final approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) under Section 2 of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. Key Part of Mumbai’s East-West Corridor Plan The GMLR is a major infrastructure project designed to ease connectivity between the Eastern and Western suburbs of Mumbai. The 12.2-kilometre corridor is divided into four phases, with the third phase focusing on the…
A 10-year-old boy in Dubai, identified as A.A., took a courageous step to end ongoing abuse by using the Dubai Police smart app to report his father for repeated physical violence. Despite suffering for months in silence, unsure of why he was being targeted while his younger siblings were not, the boy reached out through one of the UAE’s confidential digital reporting platforms. His brave action has brought public attention to the tools available to protect children facing abuse. School Observations Lead to ActionThe first signs of trouble appeared at school, where teachers noticed A.A. falling behind academically and showing…
A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, forced to make an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, is still grounded nearly three weeks later. With repair efforts failing, the UK is now preparing for a rare recovery — airlifting the fifth-generation fighter using a massive C-17 Globemaster aircraft. The jet, part of the Royal Navy fleet and stationed on HMS Prince of Wales in the Indo-Pacific, diverted mid-mission on June 15 after bad weather ruled out a carrier landing. Though the pilot landed safely, the aircraft later developed a technical snag, which UK officials have described as an “engineering issue.”…
Indian music icon Arijit Singh has become the most-followed artist on Spotify globally, overtaking international stars like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd. This is the third time Arijit has reached the No. 1 spot. As of July 1, 2025, he had 151 million followers, while Taylor Swift stood at 139 million. Indian Songs Leading Global StreamsArijit’s rise on Spotify has been backed by consistently high-performing tracks. Earlier hits like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya, and Tum Kya Mile remain popular, while new songs such as Dhun from Saiyara and Jaane Tu from Chhaava have also become top-streamed tracks this year. Outpacing Western Music GiantsSingh now leads a list of…
Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal announced that passengers can now access airport lounges directly through Adani Airports’ digital platform, eliminating the need for third-party aggregators. This new system removes the requirement for vouchers, membership cards, or external verification. Tech-Driven Integration for Seamless AccessThe lounge access service has been developed by Adani’s in-house digital lab. It integrates with airport systems and passenger data to enable real-time identity verification. This tech-driven solution allows flyers to walk into lounges with instant authentication, providing a smoother and more secure experience. aviio App Powers the Digital ShiftIn early 2024, Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) launched…
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…