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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Beyond the decadal journey to empower India
April 15, 2025
PMMY has brought about a substantial change by boosting entrepreneurship and self-employment: C …
Total disbursements under PMMY reached ₹5.32 trillion in FY24: C S Setty, SBI Chairman
The average loan size under PMMY has reached ₹102,870 in FY25: C S Setty, SBI Chairman
One in five Apple iPhones sold across the world are now ‘made in India’ as production hits $22 billion
April 15, 2025
Apple has significantly increased its iPhone production in India to $22 billion in the fiscal …
The Cupertino giant now manufactures 1 in 5 iPhones in India, marking a substantial shift away …
Apple currently holds nearly 8% market share in India's smartphone market
M&A, PE deals hit three-year high in January-March
April 15, 2025
India’s consumer and retail markets saw a 3-year high in deal activity in Q1 2025, driven by …
M&As and PE deals surged in India as investors backed brands blending tradition with modern …
Strategic consolidation and capital inflows will continue in India’s consumer and retail sectors,…
A glowing India lights up the darkness in stunning ISS space photos from NASA
April 15, 2025
Recently, the ISS posted a series of night images from space
ISS recently shared a stunning image of India lit up under a sky full of stars, which has …
ISS’s photo highlights India’s glowing metro areas, northern plains, and coastline, creating a …
International brands tap IPL's potential to boost visibility, reach
April 15, 2025
The 2025 IPL is expected to bring in Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000 crore in advertising revenue
Commercial ad volumes during the first 13 matches of IPL 2025 grew 12% year-over-year: TAM …
IPL advertising categories rose by 13%, with over 50 categories and a 31% increase in …
India's hospitality transactions saw shift towards tier II, III cities in 2024: Report
April 15, 2025
There was a significant shift towards tier-II and III cities, which accounted for nearly half …
The number of greenfield projects in 2024 (28,281 keys) surpassed 2023's total (13,600 keys), …
In 2024, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and private hotel owners contributed 51% …
Govt to give bulk of ₹10,000 cr startup fund to AI, tech sectors: Official
April 15, 2025
The Commerce and Industry Ministry will allocate a significant portion of the ₹10,000 crore FFS …
To foster innovation and promote startups, the government will allocate a major portion of the ₹…
So far, over 1,50,000 entities have been recognized as startups across more than 55 industries …
From precision strikes to nuclear deterrence, how 26 Rafales can be a gamechanger for Navy
April 15, 2025
The French-made omni-role fighter jets have proven their mettle in various conflict zones …
Rafale-M can boost the Indian Navy’s capability to counter China’s growing footprint in the IOR:…
The deployment of 26 Rafales could be a game-changer for the Navy, enhancing precision strikes, …
India tests laser system to destroy aerial targets
April 15, 2025
India for the first time demonstrated its capability to use a 30-kilowatt laser-based system to …
India joined a select group of countries, including the US, Russia, China, UK, and Israel, in …
The Laser-DEW Mark-II(A) is a powerful and reusable weapon for 'beam kills' instead of 'kinetic …
PM Modi hails Sankaran Nair who dared British after Jallianwala massacre
April 15, 2025
PM Modi hailed Sankaran Nair for his legal battle against the British Empire following the 1919 …
We must learn about the contributions of Sankaran Nair from Kerala: PM Modi
Every child in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal should know about Sankaran Nair: PM Modi
'Votebank ka virus': PM Narendra Modi attacks Congress for opposing Waqf Act, says loot of land will stop now
April 15, 2025
Congress turned the pious Constitution into a weapon to gain power and spread the virus of vote …
Congress never bothered to check if the benefits of reservation reached SC/ST and OBC …
To play politics, Congress enacted a law to provide reservation based on religion in government …
India gets a marketplace for creative work
April 15, 2025
With WAVES and WAVES Bazaar, we’re taking a bold step towards a more collaborative and …
WAVES Bazaar is key to realizing PM Modi’s vision of making the WAVES Summit a flagship event, …
WAVES Bazaar is an integrated B2B marketplace transforming how the global entertainment …
Shah: Use of forensic science, tech key for speedy probe & improving conviction rate
April 15, 2025
Use of forensic science is crucial for speedy investigations and higher conviction rates: Amit Shah
PM Modi was farsighted to realize the rising importance of forensic science and set up NFSU in …
Seven NFSU campuses have been set up, nine more will open in six months, and 10 are proposed: …
High-end home sales jump 28 per cent in January to March quarter
April 15, 2025
India’s luxury housing market grew 28% YoY in Q1 2025, with 1,930 units sold across top 7 cities
Delhi-NCR led the high-end home sales with 950 unit nearly 50% of total Q1 sales followed by Mumbai
Luxury housing rose with higher incomes, lifestyle upgrades, and better financing. Growth to …
How defence manufacturers are building resilient and adaptive operations
April 15, 2025
India to become a global defence manufacturing hub, powered by Make in India, innovation, and …
The defence sector is now shifting toward a “just-in-case” model, where contingency plans (Plan …
Digitalisation is driving resilience in India’s defence manufacturing, enabling smarter, faster,…
India is the powerhouse helping businesses around the world: Freelancer CEO
April 15, 2025
India, with 30 million freelancers, is a key talent powerhouse: Freelancer CEO Matt Barrie
Freelancer’s platform is expanding at a 25% annual growth rate, with India playing a major role
We're actually huge in India, it is the number one demographic for us: Matt Barrie, Freelancer CEO
Haryana Man Fulfils His 14-Year Vow, PM Modi Helps Him Put On Shoes In Emotional Meeting
April 15, 2025
PM Modi meets Rampal Kashyap from Haryana, fulfilling his 14-year vow to go barefoot until Modi …
In an emotional moment, PM Modi gifts Kashyap a new pair of shoes, marking the end of his vow
PM Modi praises Kashyap’s dedication but encourages him to focus on social or national work in …
Akshay Kumar thanks PM Narendra Modi for honouring Sankaran Nair ahead of Kesari Chapter 2 release
April 15, 2025
Akshay Kumar thanks PM Modi for honoring Chettur Sankaran Nair ahead of Kesari Chapter 2 release
PM Modi’s recognition of Sankaran Nair’s pivotal role against colonial oppression adds …
In an X post, Akshay shares PM Modi’s tribute to Nair for his stand against the British after …
Country Saw Blackouts Under Cong Rule, Now Exporting Electricity: PM Modi
April 15, 2025
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of a 800-MW ultra critical modern thermal power unit in Haryana
PM Modi while addressing the gathering in Haryana highlights India's shift from blackouts under …
Haryana’s growth is accelerating under BJP’s double-engine government: PM Modi during power …
How PM Modi’s Vision Is Propelling India Into Global Big League Of Defence, Space & Tech
April 15, 2025
PM Modi’s vision is propelling India to the forefront of global defence, space, and tech …
India’s self-reliance push is transforming the country into a key player in the global defence …
Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have transformed India into a global leader in cutting-…
UN honours Dr BR Ambedkar as NYC declares April 14 in his name
April 15, 2025
UN celebrated Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary in New York
NYC declared April 14 as Dr. Ambedkar Day
Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary is being celebrated globally not just India: Union Minister of …
How PM Mudra Yojana Is Powering India’s Women-Led Growth
April 14, 2025
PMMY does not just create micro-entrepreneurs; it seeds a broader ecosystem of empowered, …
Women who were earlier confined to unpaid household labour or seasonal wage work can now start …
With collateral-free credit for micro and nano enterprises, where women disproportionately …
BP bets on NEC-25 for gas surge, credits PM Modi's reforms
April 14, 2025
India's upstream oil and gas policy overhaul through a new legislation has made several …
Global energy giant BP Plc, is targeting nearly 10 million cubic meters per day of additional …
India is amongst the fastest growing economies in the world, backed by industrial growth, infra …
PM Modi To Launch Major Aviation, Power And Road Projects Worth Over Rs 9,900 Crore In Haryana today
April 14, 2025
PM Modi will flag off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya in Hisar Haryana on 14 April
PM Modi will visit Haryana on 14 April to launch major aviation, power and road projects worth …
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of 800 MW thermal power unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram …
GIFT City: Incentivising NRIs to plug into India’s growth
April 14, 2025
India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City is emerging as an …
Over 140 Alternative Investment Funds operate within GIFT City, including top players like HDFC,…
GIFT City provides access to global stocks and debt instruments via IFSC exchanges like India …
India Weaves Growth: Silk Production Rises To 38,913 MT, Exports Cross Rs. 2,000 Crore, Benefiting Over 78,000 Under Government Schemes
April 14, 2025
Backed by government schemes like Silk Samagra, which has benefitted over 78,000 individuals, …
In 2023-24, India produced 38,913 MT of raw silk and exported silk products worth Rs. 2,027.56 …
India’s raw silk production has shown consistent growth, increasing from 31,906 metric tonnes …
India flying and how: Air passenger traffic set for 80% jump in 5 years
April 14, 2025
Air traffic in India is set to grow by 80%—from 222 million in 2023-24 to nearly 400 million by …
India's airport handling capacity will expand from 550 million to 800 million passengers annually
The commercial aircraft fleet will rise from 813 to 1,300 in five years, meeting soaring travel …
Apple's India freight on board output in FY25 surges 57% to ₹1.89 trn
April 14, 2025
Apple’s India manufacturing output jumped 57% in FY25, reaching ₹1.89 trillion in FOB value
Apple emerged among India’s largest manufacturers, signaling a major boost to Make in India and …
Apple’s India market value, including sales and distribution, hit ₹2.84 trillion ($33B), making …
Indian first and Indian last: Dr Ambedkar, a visionary reformer
April 14, 2025
Dr Ambedkar believed that social and economic democracy goes hand in hand with political …
It is Babasaheb’s words of caution that set India on the path of a vibrant democracy for almost …
Providence granted Dr Ambedkar unparalleled grit, intellect and integrity, which he put to use …
India demonstrates ‘Star Wars’ capability to shoot down drones using laser weapon
April 14, 2025
India successfully tested the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) in Kurnool, Andhra …
India became one of only four countries (along with the US, China, and Russia) to demonstrate …
The Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) will soon replace traditional kinetic weapons and missile …
Production Of Apple iPhones In India Surges 60% To Rs 1.89 Lakh Crore In 2024-25
April 14, 2025
Apple India’s iPhone production surged 60% to ₹1.89 lakh crore in FY 2024-25
Apple exported Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth iPhones from India during 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw, MeitY
Apple contributes nearly 70% of India’s total smartphone exports, with Foxconn alone accounting …
Indian Railways betters operating ratio to 98.32% for fiscal 2024-25; non-fare revenue tops Rs 11,000 cr
April 14, 2025
Indian Railways recorded a strong operating ratio of 98.32% for FY 2024-25, demonstrating …
Passenger revenue increased by 6.4% while Freight income rose by 1.7%, totaling ₹1.71 lakh crore
India now boasts the second-largest railway network in the world for freight carried, …
Apple India produces $22 billion of iPhones in a shift from China
April 13, 2025
Apple will increasingly prioritize iPhones from the India supply chain for its US customers: …
Apple Inc. assembles $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months increase of nearly …
Apple Inc. now makes 20%, or one in five, of its prized iPhones in India
India's growing role in semiconductor manufacturing takes centrestage at Carnegie's Global Technology Summit
April 13, 2025
John Neuffer, President & CEO of Semiconductor Industry Association (US) emphasises India's …
At Carnegie Global Technology Summit, John Neuffer, President and CEO Semiconductor Industry …
India and the United States have been actively collaborating to expand capabilities in AI and …
PM Modi to launch development projects in Haryana on Ambedkar birth anniversary
April 13, 2025
PM Modi to visit Haryana on April 14, to mark Ambedkar Jayanti with a series of major …
PM Modi's Haryana visit will focus on aviation, power, clean energy, and road connectivity—…
PM Modi will flag off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya, marking the start of …
'Truly Blessed': PM Modi shares glimpses from visit to Shri Anandpur Dham in MP
April 13, 2025
PM Modi shares a glimpse of his visit to Shri Anandpur Dham in Madhya Pradesh
During Madhya Pradesh visit, PM Modi performed prayers at Shri Paramhans Advait Mandir and the …
Shri Anandpur Dham in Madhya Pradesh — a spiritually vibrant place that radiates peace, …
AIADMK returns to NDA; Palaniswami lauds PM Modi’s ‘visionary guidance’ for 2026 TN elections
April 13, 2025
I extend my gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for his unwavering …
We are honoured to be welcomed into a partnership with NDA. An alliance founded on a shared …
With the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIADMK will work closely with NDA …
Indian envoy lauds space policy, says changes will boost growth trajectory
April 13, 2025
Indian envoy Anupam Ray lauds Government of India's space policy, says recent changes will …
We have an unusually high degree of capacity, particularly for a country that belongs to the …
India is one of the major players in this new space economy. We have a vibrant startup sector: …
India’s Maritime Pivot: From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR with Africa on sight
April 13, 2025
From its inception, SAGAR had a comprehensive vision: promoting trust, adhering to …
Under the MAHASAGAR framework, India launched two critical initiatives: the Africa-India Key …
India’s intensified maritime diplomacy in Africa positions it uniquely as a voice for the …
Russia lauds India’s space progress, vows deeper cooperation
April 13, 2025
We’re proud to be part of India’s forthcoming manned mission Gaganyaan: Denis Alipov, Russian …
India is one of the leaders in space exploration, and Russia is learning a lot from India: …
Today, our Gaganyaan astronauts have trained at Russia’s Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre:…
UPI no more a technology, it's a population-scale habit: FIDE CEO Sujit Nair
April 13, 2025
UPI is no more a technology and it has become a population scale habit: Sujith Nair, CEO, FIDE
You have 500 million people using DPI, UPI as a way of life, and that idea, that way of …
DPI can put people, businesses in centre and give them access, opportunity, choices to …
India's semiconductor demand to see 15% CAGR, hitting $108 billion by 2030: UBS report
April 13, 2025
India's semiconductor end market to grow by 15% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, with annual revenues …
The Indian semiconductor industry's end-demand revenues will double from 2025 to 2030, growing …
In semiconductors, too, India has a unique advantage, with around 20% of global chip designers …
India story remains strong, time to invest for the long-term, says Keki Mistry
April 13, 2025
The net impact of tariffs to the GDP will not be more than 25 to 30 bps: Keki Mistry, Veteran …
In my opinion, the Indian markets are very strong and I do not think we need to worry: Keki …
Personally, if I was looking at investing, I would think this is a good time to invest in …
India’s smartphone exports hit record Rs 2 lakh crore, becomes country’s top export commodity
April 12, 2025
In a landmark development, smartphones have emerged as India’s largest export commodity, …
The exponential growth in smartphone exports is largely attributed to the PLI Scheme, which has …
India’s overall mobile phone production reached an estimated Rs 5,25,000 crore in FY25, up from …
India's electronics manufacturing value addition jumps to 70%, set to reach 90% by FY27
April 12, 2025
India is strengthening its position as a global manufacturing hub, with value addition in …
India is rapidly emerging as a global manufacturing hub, particularly in electronics, driven by …
Mobile phone exports have surged, and the country is reducing its reliance on imports while …
PM Modi awards GI certificates to 21 products, Banarasi tabla, Bharwan mirch on list
April 12, 2025
PM Modi awarded GI certificates to 21 traditional products from the state during his visit to …
The iconic Banarasi Tabla and the Banarasi Bharwan Mirch are now officially recognised for …
The Kashi region is the world’s GI hub, with 32 GI-tagged products, involving nearly 20 lakh …
India's forex reserves rise by $10.8 billion to $676.26 billion as of April 4, 2025
April 12, 2025
India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rose by $46 million to $4.4 …
India’s gold reserves surged by $1.5 billion to $79.36 billion and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) …
India's foreign exchange reserves experienced a significant increase, climbing by $10.8 billion …
Israel hails India's persistence
April 12, 2025
I would like to thank the govt of India for its persistence in bringing the terrorists to …
Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana and thanked the govt …
We are encouraged to hear about the extradition to India of one of the perpetrators of the …
Delhi airport may hit global hub marks in 2 years: DIAL CEO Jaipuriar
April 12, 2025
Delhi Airport is expected to meet global hub criteria in the next two years, driven by a steady …
We are expecting that in the next one to two years, we will go beyond 24 million international …
A study by a global consultancy recently identified key benchmarks Delhi Airport must meet to …
Mass adoption of AI in India to outpace rest of world: Nandan Nilekani
April 12, 2025
India is poised to leapfrog in AI adoption, thanks to a decade of digital progress, says Nandan …
With Aadhaar, UPI, and a tech-savvy population, the country is primed for rapid, widespread AI …
Speaking at Carnegie's Global Tech Summit 2025, Nandan Nilekani predicted India could outpace …