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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   -   Oct 25, 2024 AAI and DRIIV Partner to Strengthen Innovation and Safety in Indian Aviation
AAI and DRIIV Partner to Strengthen Innovation and Safety in Indian Aviation

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster innovation, enhance operational safety, and support sustainable growth in India's aviation sector. The partnership aims to create an ecosystem for startups to develop technological solutions addressing

by Amal Anzari
Commerce & Industry   -   Oct 14, 2024 India’s Aviation Growth Story
India’s Aviation Growth Story

India’s aviation market is expanding, with growth in fleet size, and MRO capabilities. However, high fuel taxes and the need for greater investment in local MRO facilities pose ongoing challenges.

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 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
News   -   Sep 30, 2024 India's industrial future
India's industrial future

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved 12 new projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an investment of ₹286.02 billion. These projects, spanning 10 states and strategically placed along 6 major corridors, aim to create a network of industrial smart

by Amal Anzari
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 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
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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   -   Oct 25, 2024 AAI and DRIIV Partner to Strengthen Innovation and Safety in Indian Aviation
AAI and DRIIV Partner to Strengthen Innovation and Safety in Indian Aviation

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster innovation, enhance operational safety, and support sustainable growth in India's aviation sector. The partnership aims to create an ecosystem for startups to develop technological solutions addressing

by Amal Anzari
Commerce & Industry   -   Oct 14, 2024 India’s Aviation Growth Story
India’s Aviation Growth Story

India’s aviation market is expanding, with growth in fleet size, and MRO capabilities. However, high fuel taxes and the need for greater investment in local MRO facilities pose ongoing challenges.

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 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
News   -   Sep 30, 2024 India's industrial future
India's industrial future

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved 12 new projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an investment of ₹286.02 billion. These projects, spanning 10 states and strategically placed along 6 major corridors, aim to create a network of industrial smart

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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