India’s Rockets in Global Demand, But Manufacturing Bottlenecks Persist: Somanath
India’s growing space sector is attracting global attention, but a key challenge threatens to slow…
India’s Rockets in Global Demand, But Manufacturing Bottlenecks Persist: Somanath
India’s growing space sector is attracting global attention, but a key challenge threatens to slow its upward trajectory — a lack of manufacturing capacity. Former ISRO chairman S. Somanath highlighted this critical gap during a panel discussion at the Accel Advanced Manufacturing Summit held in Bengaluru on August 5, 2025. Somanath, who led the Indian…
India Fires Back After US Slaps 50% Tariff on Russian Oil Imports
New Delhi, August, 2025 — In a powerful rebuttal to Washington’s latest move, India has strongly asserted its right to import affordable Russian oil, even as the United States imposed a steep 50% tariff on crude oil imports from Russia. The Indian government has called the US decision “unilateral, coercive, and against the principles of…
BRITAIN DRAINED ₹374 LAKH CRORE FROM INDIA: HERITAGE STOLEN UNDER COLONIAL RULE
In a startling revelation backed by historical research, it has come to light that Britain drained a staggering ₹374 lakh crore (approximately $45 trillion) from India during its colonial rule. This enormous economic extraction, which took place between the 18th and mid-20th century, left India impoverished while funding Britain’s industrial and imperial rise. This figure…
GOOGLE’S MEGA TECH MOVE: ₹52,000 CRORE DATA CENTRE IN VIZAG
Visakhapatnam, August, 2025 — In a massive boost to India’s digital and infrastructure landscape, tech giant Google is reportedly investing a staggering ₹52,000 crore (approximately $6.25 billion) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This investment will be directed towards setting up Asia’s largest hyperscale data centre, marking the company’s most significant capital infusion in India to date….
Cloudburst Hits Uttarkashi, 4 Dead, 50 Missing in Landslide
Uttarkashi, August,2025 – A catastrophic cloudburst struck the Dharali village of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in a massive landslide that claimed at least four lives and left over 50 people missing. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm, approximately 4 kilometers from the Indian Army camp at Harsil and has severed all…
Russia Captures Second Major Ukrainian Lithium Deposit, Raising Global Concerns
Kyiv/Moscow, August, 2025 — In a major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian forces have taken control of Ukraine’s second-largest lithium deposit, escalating global concerns over the control of critical resources essential for the clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) industries. The captured site, whose exact location remains undisclosed due to security reasons, is…
Lionel Messi’s Kerala Visit Cancelled, Government Confirms AFA Backed Out
Kerala’s dream of witnessing football legend Lionel Messi play live has come to a disappointing end. The Argentine superstar, who was expected to play a match in the state in 2025 with his national team, will not be making the visit after all. Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman confirmed the cancellation on Monday, ending months…
Pepsi Cleans Products in US, But Indians Still Get Chemical-Laden Snacks – FSSAI Urged to Act
In a move being hailed by consumer advocacy groups in the United States, PepsiCo has begun reformulating its snack and beverage products to remove several controversial food additives—like Red 40, Yellow 5, and monosodium glutamate (MSG)—due to growing health concerns. However, these same products sold in India still contain these potentially harmful ingredients, sparking outrage…
India Asserts Energy Independence Amid US Pressure Over Russian Oil
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, India has firmly reiterated its position on continuing oil imports from Russia, despite increasing pressure from the United States to curtail such purchases. The situation has brought to light a critical energy diplomacy standoff between the world’s largest democracy and its strategic Western partner. Over the past few months, the US…
IRCTC Teams Up with Akshaya Patra to Offer ₹80 Eco-Friendly Veg Meals at Stations
In a significant move towards sustainability and affordability, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to offer nutritious, eco-friendly vegetarian meals for just ₹80. This initiative is being rolled out at select railway stations across India, marking a major step in making travel more comfortable and environment-conscious…
