​Navi Mumbai International Airport launches international operations with first flight to Abu Dhabi

Vijay Raman

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, has announced the commencement of scheduled international operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with Air India Express launching direct services between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from July 15, 2026. The thrice-weekly service opens NMIA's international network in less than 200 days after the airport commenced domestic operations on 25 December 2025. It also makes every airport in AAHL's portfolio internationally connected, reflecting the rapid scale-up of India's newest greenfield international…

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​Amway India strengthens its premium skincare portfolio

Vijay Raman

Launches Artistry Skin Nutrition Multi-Defense UV Protect enriched with Nutrilite-powered botanicals As consumers increasingly seek skincare products that deliver beyond conventional sun protection, Amway India, a leading company supporting health and wellbeing, has launched the Artistry Skin Nutrition Multi-Defense UV Protect, an advanced daily defense solution to support skin against modern environmental aggressors, enriched with the goodness of Nutrilite botanicals. The launch further strengthens the Artistry Skin Nutrition portfolio, which is thoughtfully designed to address evolving skincare needs through targeted, nutrition-inspired skincare solutions that combine the goodness of nature. with…

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​Airtel strengthens network readiness across Odisha ahead of Puri Rath Yatra

Vijay Raman

 Over the last 12 months, Airtel has deployed more than 1,500 new 5G sites across the state, enabling high-speed connectivity for over 11 million customers. Fully Unlimited Packs starting from ₹399, which comes with unlimited 4G and 5G data & calls for all prepaid smartphone users.  Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive network enhancement program across Odisha, with a special focus on the Puri Rath Yatra. Recognizing the significant surge in voice and data traffic during the annual festival, Airtel has proactively strengthened its network…

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MeitY, DFI Launch National Drone Innovation Challenge NIDAR 2.0

Vijay Raman

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), has launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR 2.0, 2026–27) under the SwaYaan initiative to strengthen India’s drone innovation ecosystem and promote indigenous technology development.   Launched at Electronics Niketan in New Delhi, the programme challenges students to develop smarter autonomous drones powered by the indigenously developed VEGA processor, a RISC-V-based microprocessor designed by C-DAC under MeitY’s Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) programme. The initiative aims to…

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​Planning to Watch the FIFA World Cup Final? Airtel Plan May Already Have You Covered

Vijay Raman

Dehradun:- With the FIFA World Cup Final just around the corner, football fans across India are preparing for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. While many may be considering purchasing a streaming or TV subscription for the match, Airtel Wi-Fi + TV (IPTV & DTH) customers may already have access through their existing plan—or can unlock it for as little as ₹24. Before spending on a standalone subscription, it's worth checking the entertainment benefits included with Airtel's Wi-Fi + TV plans, starting at just ₹599/month. Eligible customers…

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INS Mahendragiri Joins Indian Navy

Vijay Raman

The Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into the Eastern Fleet at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, marking another major milestone in India’s drive towards defence self-reliance and maritime capability enhancement.   INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A stealth frigate to be inducted into the Navy within a span of about 18 months. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, the frontline warship has…

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​Why Tokenised Stocks Are a Crypto Story – and What India Should Do About It

Vijay Raman

The way people buy and sell shares is starting to change, and the companies leading that change are not the traditional stock exchanges. Over the last year, crypto platforms such as Robinhood, Kraken and Bybit have started offering a new kind of product to investors outside the United States: tokenised US stocks. A tokenised stock is a digital version of a listed share, represented as a blockchain-based token that mirrors the value of a company such as Apple or Tesla. For every token issued, the actual share is held safely…

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Soha Ali Khan’s Smart Food Choices for Effective Weight Management

Vijay Raman

Dehradun. Between diet culture and a wave of conflicting health advice, weight management seems like an endless cycle of starting over. Though restrictive diets and intense workouts can give quick results, it can be difficult to remain consistent with them in the long run. In reality, effective weight management is rarely about deprivation. Instead, it is about building sustainable habits and making smart choices that can easily be incorporated into today’s busy, demanding lifestyles. California Almonds are one such choice. Being naturally nutrient-dense, these almonds provide 24 nutrients and have…

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SECL Ke Sushrut’ Receives Gazette Notification

Vijay Raman

The Ministry of Coal has notified South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’, in the Gazette of India, marking a significant milestone in institutionalising the public sector undertaking’s healthcare-focused social welfare programme.   The gazette notification provides formal recognition to the initiative, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to promoting impactful CSR interventions that improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly in coal-bearing and remote regions.   ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’ has been designed to strengthen healthcare delivery by facilitating specialised medical services and improving access…

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Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line Marks Major Milestone

Vijay Raman

Kolkata Metro Rail has achieved a significant construction milestone with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Durga’ successfully completing a breakthrough on the Purple Line of the Joka–Esplanade Metro Corridor, paving the way for faster execution of one of the city’s key underground transit projects.   The breakthrough marks the successful completion of a crucial stretch of underground tunnelling, underscoring the steady progress of the Purple Line project. The achievement is expected to accelerate civil works and bring the corridor closer to operational readiness.   TBM ‘Durga’ bored through challenging geological conditions…

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