Cabinet approves Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat

Vijay Raman

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a state‑of‑the‑art Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, marking a major expansion of the national ship repair ecosystem. The project will be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), with a combined investment of Rs.1,570 crore.   The project is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650 metres jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure. Vadinar’s natural deep draft, connectivity…

Read More

MoD Awards ₹1,476 Crore EW Contract to Bharat Electronics Limited

Vijay Raman

Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with minimum 72% indigenous content. The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on May 05, 2026.  The system will modernise the Indian Army units and strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of the country. The contract reinforces Prime Minister Shri…

Read More

​Samsung R&D Institutes in India Invite Startups to Co-Create the Future of Mobile Innovation

Vijay Raman

Announce new edition of Samsung Mobile Advance programmeEnabling startups with up to $50,000 for innovative solutions, with zero-equity Invitation to startups to scale across Samsung’s global ecosystem Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore (SRI-B) and Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N), has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of Samsung Mobile Advance (SMA), Samsung’s flagship global startup incubation and partnership programme focused on advancing next-generation mobile technologies. Rooted in Samsung’s Open Innovation vision, the SMA programme aims to bridge the gap between deep-tech startups and Samsung’s global mobile ecosystem, enabling breakthrough innovations…

Read More

​Shobhit University Signs MoU with NIIT Foundation to Boost Student Employability

Vijay Raman

 Shobhit University, Meerut, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NIIT Foundation to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and expand employability-focused skilling for students. “Sustainable transformation is built on access, which means access to relevant skills, to opportunity, and to an ecosystem that enables individuals to realise their potential. At NIIT Foundation, our endeavour is not merely to prepare individuals for employment, but to create pathways that enable long-term mobility, resilience, and inclusive growth. When opportunity is made accessible in this way, its impact extends far beyond the individual, shaping families,…

Read More

Don’t Ignore That Cough, Says CARE Hospitals — It Could Be Asthma

Vijay Raman

World Asthma Day (5th May)   ·         Doctors warn persistent cough is often overlooked as a key symptom of asthma ·         Indoor air pollution now emerging as a major trigger for respiratory flare-ups ·         Early diagnosis and regular inhaler use can prevent severe asthma attacks and deaths   A cough lasting more than two to three weeks, especially if it worsens at night or early morning, along with intermittent breathlessness or chest tightness, is often dismissed as a routine cold, allergy, or seasonal infection. However, doctors at CARE Hospitals warn…

Read More

​BIS in Collaboration with IIA Delhi Organises High-Impact Industry Meet on Quality, Certification and MSME Growth

Vijay Raman

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the Indian Industries Association (IIA), Delhi State Chapter, organised a high-impact industry awareness programme today at Crowne Plaza, Rohini, New Delhi, under the joint chairpersonship of Smt. Sneh Lata, Deputy Director General, Central Region, BIS, and Dr. Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, State Chairperson, IIA Delhi. The event drew an overwhelming response, with nearly 200 MSME leaders, manufacturers, exporters and entrepreneurs from Delhi-NCR participating. The programme commenced with a ceremonial Lamp Lighting Ceremony led by senior dignitaries from BIS, Indian Industries Association, and prominent…

Read More

​Dawn of new star in Tamil Nadu: Social Entrepreneur Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Congratulates Thalapathy Vijay on Landmark Win

Vijay Raman

# TVK crosses majority mark with lead over 100 seats, signalling a decisive shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape In the wake of a sweeping electoral victory by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, social entrepreneur & National Chairman and Founder of Akhilia Sevak Samaj Council, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, extended his congratulations, calling the mandate a reflection of “aspiration-led politics and a decisive public shift.” Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has emerged as the dominant force in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading in over 100 seats in the 234-member Assembly,…

Read More

GalaxEye successfully launches Mission Drishti

Vijay Raman

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the founders and the entire team of GalaxEye on the successful launch of Mission Drishti.  The Prime Minister noted that Mission Drishti by GalaxEye marks a major achievement in India’s space journey. Shri Modi highlighted that the successful launch of the world’s first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately-built satellite in India is a testament to the youth’s passion for innovation and nation-building. He also extended his heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the founders and the entire team of GalaxEye.  The Prime…

Read More

​Industrialist And Dollar Industries Limited Founder & Chairman Emeritus Shri Dindayal Gupta Passes Away

Vijay Raman

Renowned Industrialist and Founder & Chairman Emeritus of hosiery major, Dollar Industries Limited Shri Dindayal Gupta left for his heavenly abode today in Kolkata from age related ailments. His demise marks the end of an era for the company and the Indian hosiery and apparel industries at large. A visionary leader and a guiding force behind the company’s remarkable journey, Shri Dindayal Gupta steered Dollar Industries Limited for over five decades with unwavering commitment, foresight and integrity. Under his leadership, the company evolved from modest beginnings into one of India’s…

Read More

​Industrialist And Dollar Industries Limited Founder & Chairman Emeritus Shri Dindayal Gupta Passes Away

Vijay Raman

Renowned Industrialist and Founder & Chairman Emeritus of hosiery major, Dollar Industries Limited Shri Dindayal Gupta left for his heavenly abode today in Kolkata from age related ailments. His demise marks the end of an era for the company and the Indian hosiery and apparel industries at large. A visionary leader and a guiding force behind the company’s remarkable journey, Shri Dindayal Gupta steered Dollar Industries Limited for over five decades with unwavering commitment, foresight and integrity. Under his leadership, the company evolved from modest beginnings into one of India’s…

Read More