India plans to deploy 5,000 cyber commandos within five years, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. These specially trained officers will quickly respond to cyber threats and implement preventive measures to enhance national cybersecurity. Shah emphasized that safeguarding the digital landscape is crucial for the country’s growth. During the launch of the Indian ...
 "In a largely overlooked revelation, India’s Finance Minister unveiled crucial budget disclosures, signaling impending transformative changes in taxation.")
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget for 2024-25, presented on July 23 and approved by Parliament on August 8, included an important yet overlooked disclosure found in Statement No 27-A. The 54th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting made noteworthy decisions to enhance the tax system’s efficiency. However, challenges remain, such as addressing GST on ...
During a recent visit to the United States, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared his views at Georgetown University, stating that he disagrees with Prime Minister Narendra Modi but does not hate him. He described India as a unique blend of languages, traditions, and religions, differing from the BJP’s perspective of viewing the nation as separate ...
 "India’s largest supercomputer, featuring groundbreaking AI, will enhance digital infrastructure following a key India-UAE collaboration.")
Microsoft and G42, backed by Mubadala, are set to build India’s largest supercomputer, capable of performing eight exaflops, or millions of trillion floating-point operations per second. G42 India CEO Manu Jain announced this project, along with a new Hindi language AI model named NANDA, which allows users to communicate in Hindi, English, and Hinglish. This ...
 "Coal India plans a massive investment in coal power, clinging to fossil fuels as India’s energy demand surges, sparking environmental concerns.")
Coal India Ltd. is set to invest approximately 670 billion rupees (around $8 billion) to build coal-fired power plants near its mines, emphasizing the country’s ongoing reliance on coal for electricity. With approval for 4.7 gigawatts of new power generation in Odisha and discussions for an additional 2 gigawatts, the move highlights India’s forecasted surge ...
 "India’s hiring optimism soars to 37%, leading globally, driven by strong sectors and robust economic growth amidst talent demand.")
The employment outlook in India for the fourth quarter of 2024 is highly optimistic, with 37 percent of employers planning to hire more staff. This figure, reported in the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, positions India as having the strongest hiring sentiment globally, surpassing countries like Costa Rica and the United States. The survey reflects a ...
 "Tata Electronics partners with ASMPT to revolutionize India’s semiconductor landscape, boosting innovation, training, and sustainability in Assam and Karnataka.")
Tata Electronics has partnered with ASMPT Singapore to enhance semiconductor assembly and packaging in India, focusing on facilities in Assam and Karnataka. This collaboration includes workforce training, improving service engineering, and advancing research in semiconductor technologies. Tata Electronics is investing Rs 27,000 crore in a chip assembly plant in Assam, set to begin operations next ...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of promoting Hindi in India while respecting other languages. Speaking as chairperson of the newly formed Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, he highlighted the government’s commitment to using regional languages for primary education, encouraging children to connect with their mother tongues. Shah noted that Hindi is increasingly ...
 "RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns of hidden threats to India’s growth, invoking dharma as the key to overcoming adversity.")
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recently highlighted the importance of “dharma” in India’s growth and unity during a book release event. He compared current challenges to those faced in the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, asserting that forces opposing India’s development are similar to past adversaries. Bhagwat emphasized that dharma, which encompasses truth, compassion, and dedication, ...
 "Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu pledges support for struggling SpiceJet amidst soaring demand in India’s airline industry.")
Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu has addressed the challenges faced by SpiceJet, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring a balance in aviation operations amid rising demand in India. The airline is currently under increased scrutiny due to its financial and legal difficulties, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation implementing enhanced surveillance measures. Naidu highlighted ...
