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Communications & Information Technology   -   Oct 16, 2024 India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing
India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing

At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US
India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

by Amal Anzari
Energy & Power   -   Oct 14, 2024 India Opens 1 Million Square Kilometres of 'No-Go' Areas for Oil Exploration
India Opens 1 Million Square Kilometres of 'No-Go' Areas for Oil Exploration

India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 11, 2024 Trump Claims India Charges High Tariffs
Trump Claims India Charges High Tariffs

Former US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, accused India of imposing steep tariffs on American goods. Trump alleged that India “probably charges more” than China in terms of tariffs. Trump recounted a meeting with Harley-Davidson executives during his presidency, where they reportedly told him

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 Government Launches 'Humsafar Policy' to Develop Highway Infrastructure
Government Launches 'Humsafar Policy' to Develop Highway Infrastructure

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the Humsafar Policy, a major initiative aimed at improving the overall infrastructure along India's national highways. By implementing the policy, the ministry aims to modernise the national highway network and bring it up to international standards. New Delhi

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 Trump Praises Modi’s Leadership, Calls Him a “Total Killer” Despite His Friendly Demeanour
Trump Praises Modi’s Leadership, Calls Him a “Total Killer” Despite His Friendly Demeanour

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “total killer” despite his friendly appearance. Speaking on the Flagrant podcast, Trump recalled their joint appearance at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in 2019 and shared anecdotes about the Prime Minister&

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 India Mourns Giant of Industry, Ratan Tata
India Mourns Giant of Industry, Ratan Tata

One of the biggest Indian industrialists and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Naval Tata, 86, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on October 9, 2024.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 09, 2024 India to invest $25 million in hydrogen hubs for green shipping
India to invest $25 million in hydrogen hubs for green shipping

Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference that India will invest $25 million to establish hydrogen hubs at Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar ports, supporting the country’s green shipping ambition. Joshi also highlighted India’s renewable energy growth, with a 175

by Amal Anzari
India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing
Communications & Information Technology   -   Oct 16, 2024 India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing

At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that

by Amal Anzari
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Communications & Information Technology   -   Oct 16, 2024 India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing
India Set to Lead 6G and Smartphone Manufacturing

At the India Mobile Congress 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's progress towards 6G rollout following its 5G success. He highlighted India's emergence as a smartphone manufacturing hub, with over 200 units now operating compared to just two in 2014. The Prime Minister noted that

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 15, 2024 India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US
India Signs $3.5 Billion UAV and Missile Deal with the US

India has finalised a nearly $3.5 billion deal with the US for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. The package includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs, and other munitions. The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the

by Amal Anzari
Energy & Power   -   Oct 14, 2024 India Opens 1 Million Square Kilometres of 'No-Go' Areas for Oil Exploration
India Opens 1 Million Square Kilometres of 'No-Go' Areas for Oil Exploration

India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 11, 2024 Trump Claims India Charges High Tariffs
Trump Claims India Charges High Tariffs

Former US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, accused India of imposing steep tariffs on American goods. Trump alleged that India “probably charges more” than China in terms of tariffs. Trump recounted a meeting with Harley-Davidson executives during his presidency, where they reportedly told him

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 Government Launches 'Humsafar Policy' to Develop Highway Infrastructure
Government Launches 'Humsafar Policy' to Develop Highway Infrastructure

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the Humsafar Policy, a major initiative aimed at improving the overall infrastructure along India's national highways. By implementing the policy, the ministry aims to modernise the national highway network and bring it up to international standards. New Delhi

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 Trump Praises Modi’s Leadership, Calls Him a “Total Killer” Despite His Friendly Demeanour
Trump Praises Modi’s Leadership, Calls Him a “Total Killer” Despite His Friendly Demeanour

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “total killer” despite his friendly appearance. Speaking on the Flagrant podcast, Trump recalled their joint appearance at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in 2019 and shared anecdotes about the Prime Minister&

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Oct 10, 2024 India Mourns Giant of Industry, Ratan Tata
India Mourns Giant of Industry, Ratan Tata

One of the biggest Indian industrialists and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Naval Tata, 86, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on October 9, 2024.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 09, 2024 India to invest $25 million in hydrogen hubs for green shipping
India to invest $25 million in hydrogen hubs for green shipping

Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference that India will invest $25 million to establish hydrogen hubs at Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar ports, supporting the country’s green shipping ambition. Joshi also highlighted India’s renewable energy growth, with a 175

by Amal Anzari
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
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