Amitabh Kant criticized President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning it would stifle U.S. innovation and redirect global talent to India. He said the move could shift labs, patents, and startups to Indian cities, boosting India’s growth and positioning it as a global hub for tech and innovation. Read More…
The United States is considering developing a port in Bangladesh. This initiative, under the Quad Ports for Future program, aims to establish a US presence in the Bay of Bengal. The move is designed to counterbalance China’s influence. India already has access to Bangladeshi ports. Japan is constructing a deep-sea port at Matarbari. Read…
Pakistani terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen are moving to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This shift follows Indian strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan is reportedly facilitating this move. JeM held a recruitment rally under police protection. Hizbul Mujahideen is constructing a new training facility. These actions highlight the ongoing terror activities and their shifting locations. The…
Celebrating 10 years in India, Google for Startups accelerator has backed over 230 ventures with mentorship, infrastructure, and AI tools. From apps-only to AI-first cohorts, the programme nurtures innovation across sectors. Startups like ShareChat and Zypp Electric reflect its impact as Google deepens support for India’s tech ecosystem. Read More…
In the 2025 Global Innovation Index ranking by WIPO, India climbed to 38th place globally from #48 in 2020. It’s now the top nation among lower-middle-income economies and leads the Central & Southern Asia region. China sits in the top-10 (#10), while the US holds the #3 spot. Read More…
At the UN Security Council briefing, India reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development in Afghanistan. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasised humanitarian assistance, capacity building, and regional cooperation. India highlighted its response to the recent earthquake and its support for Afghan students through scholarships. Read More…
The Indian rupee strengthened today, crossing the ₹88 per US dollar mark for the first time in nearly three weeks, closing at ₹87.82. Investor confidence was lifted by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and positive developments in India-US trade talks. Read More…
The Tamil Nadu government has launched TN SPARK, a pilot programme introducing AI, robotics, coding, and digital tools in government schools. Implemented in 85 schools in Coimbatore for Classes 6–9, it provides bilingual textbooks, hi-tech labs, and trained teachers to bridge the technology gap and enhance students’ future-ready skills. Read More…
HCL Technologies has launched HCL Unica+, an AI-first marketing tech platform in India designed for the Intelligence Economy. It promises hyper-personalised engagement across India’s multi-lingual market of 800+ million internet users. Investors are watching as the platform aims for scale, trust, and real-time precision in digital marketing. Read More…
Here’s the revised speech in English with the new NXT framework (New Inventions, eXponential Transformation, Thinking Global): My fellow entrepreneurs, industrial leaders, and builders of India’s future! Today, I stand before you to speak on an issue that will define the very destiny of our economy and industries. For decades, we have heard the story…