PM Modi launched two major highway projects worth about ₹11,000 crore in New Delhi, calling them part of a "development revolution" to reduce traffic and boost connectivity across the National Capital Region.

‘Development Revolution’: PM Modi Inaugurates Two Key Highways in Delhi

PM Modi launched two major highway projects worth about ₹11,000 crore in New Delhi, calling them part of a “development revolution” to reduce traffic and boost connectivity across the National Capital Region. He stated that these projects demonstrate his government’s commitment to reforms that expand good governance and make people’s lives easier. The inaugurated stretches […]

Glenn Maxwell led Australia to a nail-biting two-wicket victory against South Africa in the third Twenty20 international in Cairns, completing a 2-1 series sweep.

Glenn Maxwell Guides Australia to Thrilling Two-Wicket Victory in Cairns

Glenn Maxwell led Australia to a nail-biting two-wicket victory against South Africa in the third Twenty20 international in Cairns, completing a 2-1 series sweep. Australia slipped to 122 for six in the 14th over while chasing South Africa’s 172 for 7. Maxwell then anchored the innings with a calm, unbeaten 62 from just 36 deliveries. […]

ISRO chairman Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan has outlined India's ambitious space roadmap, which includes establishing a space station by 2035 and sending astronauts to the moon by 2040.

Chairman Narayanan Outlines India’s Expanding Space Ambitions

ISRO chairman Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan has outlined India’s ambitious space roadmap, which includes establishing a space station by 2035 and sending astronauts to the moon by 2040. Dr. Narayanan, who has over four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, took over ISRO in January of this year and has already overseen several major […]

According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, India's electronics industry increased its exports by 47% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year.

PLI Schemes Drive India’s Electronics Boom; Mobile Imports Nearly Eliminated by FY25

According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, India’s electronics industry increased its exports by 47% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year. He credited the spike to the government’s policy drive through Make in India and production-linked incentives schemes, which have revolutionised the sector over the last decade. From just […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh-crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana.

Government Approves Incentives for Firms Hiring New Employees

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh-crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana. This plan supports first-time job applicants in the private sector. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, he said the initiative will provide a direct incentive of ₹15,000 to each new entrant into formal employment, targeting nearly 35 million beneficiaries. […]

Qatar Tourism reported that the tourism sector contributed QR55 billion ($15 billion) to the country's GDP in 2024, representing around 8% of the economy.

$15 Billion Boost from Tourism Places Qatar Closer to Strategy 2030 Targets

Qatar Tourism reported that the tourism sector contributed QR55 billion ($15 billion) to the country’s GDP in 2024, representing around 8% of the economy. This represents a 14% increase over 2023 and brings the country closer to meeting its Tourism Strategy 2030 goal of a 10-12% share of GDP. Officials credit this expansion to coordinated […]

The Union Cabinet approved manufacturing and infrastructure projects worth about ₹18,500 crore.

₹18,500 Crore Boost for Semiconductor Mission, Arunachal Hydropower, and Lucknow Metro

The Union Cabinet approved manufacturing and infrastructure projects worth about ₹18,500 crore. The decisions include four semiconductor projects in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, a 700 MW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, and Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro expansion. With these approvals, the India Semiconductor Mission now has 10 sanctioned projects since June 2023. […]

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) has provided rooftop solar installations to 16.78 lakh families in India, with over ₹9,280 crore in Central Financial Assistance disbursed to beneficiaries, according to a government report to Parliament on Tuesday.

₹9,280 Crore Disbursed as Solar Scheme Benefits 16.78 Lakh Households

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) has provided rooftop solar installations to 16.78 lakh families in India, with over ₹9,280 crore in Central Financial Assistance disbursed to beneficiaries, according to a government report to Parliament on Tuesday. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been implementing the project across the country […]

Dubai has emerged as one of the world's top three most visited cities in the first half of 2025, with 9.88 million overnight international visitors between January and June.

Dubai’s Tourism Boom Places It in Global Top Three Destinations

Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s top three most visited cities in the first half of 2025, with 9.88 million overnight international visitors between January and June. According to data from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, this is a 6% increase over the same period in 2024, topping last year’s total of […]

India and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance economic relations between their cooperative sectors.

India–Zambia Trade Agreement to Boost Agricultural and Rural Exports

India and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance economic relations between their cooperative sectors. The pact, unveiled by Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025, aims to establish formal routes for encouraging cooperative trade and improving market access. The MoU commits both […]