Author: News Desk
For Saurin Palkhiwala, the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad was more than a national tragedy—it was a haunting repeat of personal loss. In 1988, he lost his sister’s prospective father-in-law in an air crash. Now, 37 years later, he has lost his only daughter, 26-year-old Sanjana, in one of India’s worst aviation disasters. Grief Revisited After Decades The news of the June 12 crash brought back painful memories for Saurin. “I had seen a crash site before. When I heard about this one, I instinctively knew something had gone terribly wrong,” he said. He rushed home from work,…
Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), is aiming to make the company the world’s largest port operator by 2030. With 14 domestic ports, four of which are already in the World Bank’s Top 100 container port performance index, APSEZ is expanding globally through strategic projects such as the Vizhinjam transshipment terminal in India and the Haifa port in Israel. FY25 Performance and Key Drivers In FY25, APSEZ recorded revenue growth of 16%, Ebitda growth of 20%, and a 37% increase in PAT, surpassing projections. Karan Adani attributed this performance to the company’s integrated…
India will export 150 indigenously-built locomotives to the Republic of Guinea, featuring premium facilities like air-conditioned cabins with refrigerators and microwave ovens to ensure crew comfort during operations. Export Timeline and Flagging Off The Railway Ministry plans to deliver these advanced locomotives over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially flag off the first locomotive for export on Friday. Collaboration Between Wabtec and Indian Railways Manufactured by Wabtec in partnership with Indian Railways, these locomotives are produced at the Marhowra Rail Factory near Patna, Bihar. The factory was established in 2015 under an agreement to build 1,000…
Faiq Bolkiah, born in 1998, is a member of the Brunei royal family. He is the nephew of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. His wealth, estimated at around £20 billion, comes mainly from his royal lineage. The Brunei royal family controls vast oil and gas reserves, luxury properties, and other major investments, which make Faiq’s fortune far exceed typical athlete earnings. Football Career Path Despite his immense wealth, Faiq has pursued a career in football. He spent his youth career training with English clubs like Southampton, Chelsea, and Leicester City but did not earn a senior contract in the Premier League. Later,…
Indian Railways is among the world’s largest rail networks, operating over 13,000 trains daily and transporting more than 4 crore passengers every day. It also features landmarks like the world’s highest railway bridge. Amidst this vast system, the longest train in India stands out as a unique engineering marvel. Introduction of Super Vasuki The longest train in India is a freight train named Super Vasuki, stretching over 3.5 kilometres in length. It consists of 295 coaches, making it an extraordinary sight and a logistical powerhouse. Operated With Six Engines Super Vasuki is powered by six locomotives that work in coordination to move the massive load. When…
From Tum Hi Ho to Channa Mereya and Kesariya, Arijit Singh has become the go-to voice for love songs in Bollywood. His songs are played in every mood and moment, and his voice is now a key part of almost every film soundtrack. Concert Fee That Shocked Everyone Singer Rahul Vaidya recently revealed that Arijit charges around ₹14 crore for a two-hour live concert. This puts him among the highest-paid singers not just in India, but globally. Humble Star with a Grand Net Worth Despite his massive earnings, Arijit leads a low-key life. His estimated net worth is ₹414 crore. He owns an ₹8 crore…
Sreeleela has quickly become one of the fastest-rising actresses in Indian cinema. Known for her expressive screen presence and strong dancing skills, she has already starred alongside leading actors like Ravi Teja, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, and Balakrishna. ₹366 Crore at the Box Office Sreeleela made her debut in 2019 with Kiss and Bharaate, earning a combined ₹10 crore. Her major hits include Dhamaka (₹63.83 crore), Bhagavanth Kesari (₹84.78 crore), and Guntur Kaaram (₹127.41 crore), making the latter her highest grosser so far. Although Aadikeshava, Extra Ordinary Man, and Robinhood didn’t perform as well, her total box office collection now stands at ₹366.05 crore. With more big films lined up, she is expected…
The Railway Board has ordered the immediate withdrawal of hundreds of Integral Coach Factory (ICF) designed coaches used in special trains across India. These coaches were primarily part of the former Garib Rath Express fleet and have been running in various special train services after production stopped in 2024. Shift to Modern LHB Coaches The older ICF coaches were replaced last year by modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) air-conditioned economy rakes for Garib Rath trains. However, the old coaches continued to operate on special services even after the switch to LHB models. Maintenance and Safety Concerns Senior officials from different…
At the seventh meeting of the State-Level Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), Andhra Pradesh cleared 19 major projects with a total investment value of approximately ₹26,000 crore. These include a ₹8,010 crore renewable energy project in Kadapa by Adani Renewable Energy, and hydro energy investments worth ₹10,900 crore across several districts by Adani Hydro Energy Four and Adani Hydro Energy One. Collectively, Adani’s energy ventures are expected to generate 10,500 jobs in the state. Cognizant Gets Land in Visakhapatnam for IT Campus IT giant Cognizant Technology Solutions will invest nearly ₹1,583 crore to set up a major campus in Visakhapatnam. In…
Adani Power Ltd has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to acquire Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd (VIPL), a bankrupt firm that was once a subsidiary of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power Ltd. On June 18, the tribunal cleared Adani Power’s ₹4,000 crore resolution plan after it received unanimous support from secured creditors earlier in February. Details of the Resolution Plan Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd owns a 600-megawatt thermal power plant in Nagpur and had admitted liabilities amounting to ₹6,753 crore. Under the approved resolution plan, Adani Power will acquire the company by paying ₹4,000 crore. The Committee of…