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With ₹2 Lakh Cr Market Cap, IndiGo Tops Global Airline 

With ₹2 Lakh Cr Market Cap, IndiGo Tops Global Airline 

IndiGo became the world’s most valuable airline by market capitalisation, crossing ₹2 lakh cr. The milestone places InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, ahead of global aviation giants like Delta Air Lines, Ryanair and United Airlines in terms of market value.  IndiGo’s surge is attributed to its consistent profitability, low-cost operations models and…

India Greenlights Deal for 26 Rafale Jets for Navy

India Greenlights Deal for 26 Rafale Jets for Navy

India has officially approved the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter jets from France for its navy, marking a significant milestone in national security. This move addressed threats as rival China grew its naval presence in the Indian Ocean.  According to the official insights, the deal is valued at around 630 billion rupees ($7 billion) and…

Finance Ministry Approves ‘One State-One RRB’

Finance Ministry Approves ‘One State-One RRB’

The government of India is set to implement the One-State-One-RRB (Regional Rural Bank) policy, aiming to streamline operations and strengthen the financial stability in rural banking institutes. Effective May 1, 2025, this initiative will consolidate 15 RRBs, reducing the total number from 43 to 28, as per the financial minister Nirmala Sitharaman.  In 11 states—Andhra…

iPhones Fly to U.S. as Tariffs Shift Under Trump

iPhones Fly to U.S. as Tariffs Shift Under Trump

Amid escalating trade tension and significant tariff increases under the President Donald Trump administration, companies like Apple Inc. executed a strategic move by dispatching five aircraft loaded with iPhones and other related products from India to the United States. This happened just 3 days late in March.  The reports also suggest that despite the additional…

Llama 4 by Meta: A Game-Changer in AI Technology

Llama 4 by Meta: A Game-Changer in AI Technology

Meta has officially introduced Llama 4, its most advanced AI model to date, marketing the significant leap in its ongoing commitment to advancing artificial intelligence.  In a video on Instagram, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the company’s bold AI ambitions. “Our goal is to build the world’s leading AI, open source it, and make it…

Trump Exempts Pharma, Semiconductors from New Tariffs

Trump Exempts Pharma, Semiconductors from New Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs have spared key sectors, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, offering relief to industries amid rising global trade tensions.  Recently, Trump unveiled a comprehensive tariff plan to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and bolster domestic manufacturing. The plan imposes a 10% universal tariff on imports from various countries, including China, India, Vietnam,…

Tech Firms Urged H-1B Visa Holders to Stay in U.S. 

Tech Firms Urged H-1B Visa Holders to Stay in U.S. 

Indian professionals working in the U.S. are facing new challenges. Major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and others, have issued urgent advisories for their H-1B visa holders. These advisories urge employees not to leave the country due to the rising concern that it may affect their re-entry.  This uncertainty stems from U.S….

Top Celebrity Billionaires to Watch in 2025

Top Celebrity Billionaires to Watch in 2025

The World’s Celebrity Billionaires list is out with a fresh wave of entrepreneurs, entertainers, and influencers. These celebrities are not just famous but are rising stars and the most influential personalities.  Sports have seen massive spikes in salaries and endorsement deals among different industries. While singers, filmmakers and producers are some wealthiest, athletes are also…

PhysicsWallah Eyes Drishti IAS for Rs. 2,500 Crore

PhysicsWallah Eyes Drishti IAS for Rs. 2,500 Crore

The edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is in talks to acquire  Vikas Divyakirti’s Drishti IAS, a major player in civil services exam preparation. The potential deal is valued at approximately Rs. 2,500 crore, making it one of the largest acquisitions in the competitive coaching industry.  According to the sources, the discussions are in the advanced stage, and…

Telangana to Become Home to BYD’s First EV Plant 

Telangana to Become Home to BYD’s First EV Plant 

Chinese EV giant BYD is all set to shift gears in India, choosing Telangana as the home for its first-ever manufacturing facility in the country. This move could turn Hyderabad into a major EV hub, creating jobs and boosting local industries. After extensive talks with the Telangana government, which has offered full support—including land allocation—BYD…