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Adani Ports Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in India's Maritime Sector at IMW 2025
Oct 26, 2025 08:56 pm CST
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) will demonstrate its leadership in India's Blue Economy at India Maritime Week 2025, highlighting technological innovation, sustainability initiatives, and inclusive growth. The event will feature strategic MoU signings, indigenous maritime technology, and showcase APSEZ's contribution to India's vision of becoming a global maritime hub under the frameworks of Sagarmala and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Chhath Puja 2025 Expected to Generate Rs 38,000 Crore in Economic Activity Across India: CAIT Report
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Chhath Puja festival celebrating the Sun God is projected to boost India's economy by Rs 38,000 crore in 2025, a 22.58% increase from previous years. With 150 million participants nationwide, this once-regional festival has become a major national celebration supporting local traders and artisans while promoting traditional values. Delhi alone expects Rs 6,000 crore in festival-related commerce, with decorated ghats welcoming thousands of devotees across the capital.
Operation Sindoor: How Indian Navy's Strategic Deployment Showcased Maritime Power and Forced Pakistan to Retreat
Oct 24, 2025 02:21 am CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Indian Navy's strategic success during Operation Sindoor, where its deterrent posture forced Pakistan's naval forces to remain in harbor. The operation demonstrated India's maritime capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region while providing security for international shipping worth USD 5.6 billion, cementing India's position as a reliable maritime partner with growing indigenous defense capabilities.
PM Modi's Diwali Letter: Operation Sindoor, Naxal-Free Districts, and India's Path to Becoming a Global Economic Power
Oct 21, 2025 01:43 pm CST
In his Diwali address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor's success against terrorism, celebrated the eradication of Maoist insurgency across multiple districts, and outlined India's progress toward becoming the world's third-largest economy. The letter emphasizes citizen responsibility in building a developed India through embracing local products, maintaining cleanliness, and promoting national unity under the vision of "Viksit Bharat."
China's Strategic Rare Earth Export Controls: Impact on Global Supply Chains and India's Mineral Independence
Oct 15, 2025 08:04 pm CST
China has expanded export restrictions on rare-earth elements (REEs) beyond raw materials to products with minimal Chinese content, implementing its first foreign direct product rule. This article examines China's dominance of critical mineral supply chains, the implications for India's defense and manufacturing sectors, and strategic approaches for achieving mineral independence. With India importing 90% of its neodymium magnets from China and demand projected to grow 105% by 2030, the article explores pathways to reduce dependency through domestic production, strategic partnerships, and indigenous innovation across the critical minerals value chain.
Why Zoho Refuses to Go Public: Sridhar Vembu Prioritizes Innovation Over Quarterly Pressure
Sep 29, 2025 06:20 pm CST
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu explains why his company remains private despite pressure to go public, emphasizing that long-term innovation projects like Arattai messaging app wouldn't survive in a public company environment focused on quarterly results. The Chennai-based tech firm continues investing in ambitious R&D across multiple domains while experiencing rapid growth of its WhatsApp alternative.
Zoho's Arattai App Experiences 100x Traffic Surge as India Embraces Indigenous Digital Solutions
Sep 29, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Zoho's homegrown messaging app Arattai has witnessed explosive growth with daily sign-ups jumping from 3,000 to 350,000 amid rising support for indigenous technology solutions. Founder Sridhar Vembu reveals infrastructure expansion plans while explaining how Zoho's private company status enables innovation without quarterly profit pressures. The surge comes as government officials publicly endorse Indian-made digital platforms under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
India Finalizes Rs 62,370 Crore Deal for 97 Indigenous Tejas MK-1A Fighter Jets to Strengthen Air Force
Sep 25, 2025 08:17 pm CST
The Indian Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to procure 97 indigenous Tejas MK-1A light combat aircraft, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters. With over 64% indigenous content and advanced systems like the Uttam AESA Radar, these aircraft will replace aging MiG-21 fighters and support India's self-reliance initiatives while generating approximately 11,750 jobs annually over six years.
Buy Swadeshi, Sell Swadeshi: PM's Made In India Pitch In 'GST Utsav' Letter
Sep 22, 2025 08:29 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the next generation GST reforms will boost savings and directly benefit every section of society, as he asserted that it is imperative to walk on the path of self-reliance to achieve the collective goal of
Higher Disposable Income To Boost Tourism: Union Minister On GST Reforms Impact
Sep 22, 2025 06:56 pm CST
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said reforms in GST will increase taxpayers' savings, leading to a"direct positive impact" on the tourism sector.