July 10, 2025
PM Modi’s 5-nation tour (Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, Namibia) marked a major diplomatic milestone from July 2–9
In Trinidad & Tobago, PM Modi celebrated 180 years of diaspora heritage and was conferred the country’s highest civilian award
In Brazil, PM Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit and was awarded the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
July 10, 2025
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, and for Aon, it is a strategic growth engine. It’s a critical part of our broader Asia Pacific growth roadmap: Jennifer Richards, Aon Asia Pacific CEO
India is dynamic and promising. Its young, tech-savvy population and rising middle class make it ripe for innovation and transformation: Jennifer Richards, Aon Asia Pacific CEO
India’s evolving insurance legislation aligns well with the government’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ vision. Aon is well-placed to support this transformation: Jennifer Richards, Aon Asia Pacific CEO
July 10, 2025
PM Modi was conferred Namibia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’.
Congratulations to the PM on being honoured with Namibia’s highest civilian award. This is proof of PM Modi Ji’s global leadership: Amit Shah
PM Modi has so far been honoured by 27 countries
July 10, 2025
India’s textile PLI scheme has attracted ₹7,343 crore in investments and generated ₹4,648 crore in turnover so far
Technical textiles have emerged as a major focus area under the scheme, accounting for 57% of the 74 selected applications, spanning 42 companies
A total outlay of ₹10,683 crore has been allocated for incentive payouts under the PLI scheme for textiles from FY25 to FY29
Equity mutual fund inflows rose by 24% in June to ₹23,587 crore, as per monthly data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
A total of 61.91 lakh new SIPs were registered during the month: AMFI data
The total assets under management (AUM) for the mutual fund industry witnessed a steady 3% rise, climbing to ₹74.14 lakh crore in June: AMFI data
The mutual fund SIP inflows have hit a fresh peak of Rs 27,269 crore, up by 2% from Rs 26,688 crore in May
The number of new SIPs registered in June stood at 61,91,178 against 59,14,788 in May
Equity inflows came in at Rs 23,587 crore, marking the 52nd consecutive month of positive flows
Isro has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at the space agency's Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri
The Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit: ISRO
Isro's Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan SMPS: ISRO
The IN-SPACe has authorised Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited (SSCPL) to deploy and operate its low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation — Starlink Gen1 — in India
Starlink, operated globally by Elon Musk-led SpaceX, has been seeking to enter the Indian market for some time
The Starlink Gen1 network constellation comprises 4,408 satellites operating at altitudes between 540km and 570km
July 10, 2025
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed all zones to put in place a CCTV system with necessary recording facilities at all level crossings
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered to lower the traffic volume threshold for interlocking works by half to 10,000 so that more LCs can be equipped with interlocking facilities
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed all zones to put in place a process of prior permission from the departments concerned for the operation of engineering trolleys on railway tracks for their maintenance
July 10, 2025
India achieved a major milestone in naval defence with the successful user trials of the indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket
The trials of the indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket showcased the growing capabilities of homegrown defence technologies
The world is looking towards our Defence sector. The valour that our soldiers have shown during Operation Sindoor: Defence minister Rajnath Singh
July 10, 2025
PM Modi’s address in the Namibian parliament marked a symbolic moment in India–Namibia relations, blending shared history with promises of future cooperation
We understand and share your pride. In India, we too proudly say madam president: PM Modi in Namibia
Over 1,700 Namibians have benefitted from scholarships and training programmes in India: PM Modi
July 10, 2025
India and Namibia have much in common as both countries fought colonial rule, value dignity and freedom and are part of the Global South: PM Modi
PM Modi said he is deeply honoured to receive the highest civilian award of Namibia as a symbol of the friendship between the people of the two countries
It is the power of the Constitution of India that the daughter of a poor tribal family is the President of the world's largest democracy: PM Modi
India’s data centre (DC) sector is estimated to have a total investment pipeline of Rs 1.6 trillion–2.0 trillion over the next five to seven years: Report
The capacity addition is estimated to accelerate to 300–350 megawatts (MW) per year over FY26–FY28, to reach a total DC capacity of 2.4 GW by FY28
Demand for DC capacities is expected to keep pace with supply addition, providing stable to moderate growth in occupancies and rental rates
India has proven itself to be a viable hub for exports with the company’s manufacturing plans in the country moving ahead of schedule: Cisco CEO
We’ve been in India for 30 years and started manufacturing two years ago. You’ll see more of us over the next months and years: Cisco CEO
As India drives forward with the secure AI factory and inferencing, Cisco is going to play a very active role in the security landscape
India has the potential to develop a domestic circular battery economy worth $3.5 billion by 2030, aligned with its growing demand for EVs, consumer electronics and energy storage systems: Report
With the implementation of key recommendations, the recycling sector could create up to 41,000 green jobs across the value chain by 2030
A robust recycling ecosystem could supply 14 per cent of India’s battery-active material demand, strengthening the country’s strategic autonomy
India as a big country, can play a more efficient role for the peace and stability of the region: Iranian envoy
Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi has urged India to play a more significant role in promoting regional peace in West Asia
India has undertaken to develop the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar, Iran by equipping and operating General Cargo and Container Terminal for a period of 10 years
July 10, 2025
PM Modi arrived in Namibia on July 8, with the African country being the final leg of his five-nation visit
PM Modi received ceremonial welcome upon arrival in Namibia and tried his hands at playing the traditional Namibian drums
PM Modi began his foreign tour by visiting Ghana, following which he went to Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil
PM Modi addressed Namibia's Parliament, highlighting India-Namibia ties rooted in “cooperation, conservation, and compassion”
Those who have nothing, have the guarantee of the Constitution: PM Modi, addressing the Parliament of Namibia
PM Modi thanked Namibia for its support in reintroducing cheetahs to India’s Kuno National Park
PM Modi delivered his 17th foreign Parliament address in Namibia, equalling the total of all Congress PMs combined
India’s development partnership with Africa exceeded $12 billion, covering defence, innovation, and job creation
We seek not to compete, but to cooperate. Our goal is to build together. Not to take, but to grow together,” PM Modi, in his Namibian Parliament address
July 10, 2025
India successfully tested its indigenous ERASR system from INS Kavaratti, boosting naval anti-submarine capabilities
The demands for Indian defence equipment have increased following Operation Sindoor, and a big market is awaiting India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
India's Defence budget is bigger than the GDP of various countries in the world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Namibia will launch a UPI-based digital payment system in September 2025, becoming the first African nation to do so
India-Namibia trade rose from under $3 million in 2000 to nearly $600 million in 2025
India offered support to Namibia in agriculture, IT, education, women’s empowerment, and child welfare
India's services sector contributed 55% to GDP in FY25, rising from 40% in the early 1990s, said Axis Mutual Fund
Axis Mutual Fund called India's services sector an “epochal opportunity” for investors in its latest report
The services sector is central to India’s $5 trillion economy goal: Scaling New Heights report
India targets a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, up from $165.7 billion in 2024, driven by biotech innovation and policy support
India's bioeconomy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to ₹13.8 lakh crore in 2024, with a CAGR of 17.9%
The biotech sector contributes 4.25% to India’s GDP, reflecting its growing economic importance
July 09, 2025
India emerged as the "bright spot" in the global economy: Børge Brende, President & CEO of the World Economic Forum
India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy with a GDP of $5 trillion, possibly as early as this year
If India sustains 6-7% growth, it could become a $10 trillion economy soon: Børge Brende
July 09, 2025
PM Modi said that India and Brazil share a similar stance on the global fight against terrorism, with both nations committed to “zero tolerance and zero double standards” on the issue
We want India-Brazil relations to be as colourful as carnival, as energetic as a game of football, and connecting hearts like Samba: PM Modi
President Lula da Silva said Brazil aims to triple trade flows with India from $12 billion last year
July 09, 2025
During his visit to Brazil, PM Modi was presented with the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, the country’s highest civilian honour
In Brazil, PM Modi was presented with the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross recognising his efforts to deepen ties between India and Brazil
PM Modi has now received 26 top international honours from various foreign governments since becoming Prime Minister in May 2014
The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 8% and 6% (year-on-year), respectively, in June: Report
The decline in vegetarian thali cost on-year was due to a sharp drop in prices of vegetables on a high base: Report
Prices of potato and onion declined 20 per cent and 27 per cent on-year, respectively, on a high base
A visa application platform, international visa requests from first-time applicants jumped 32% over the past year: Data
The number of Indians travelling abroad crossed 3 crore for the first time in 2024: Report
According to the Ministry of External Affairs' Performance Smart Board, over 100.9 million passports were issued between 2014 and 2023
India’s EV market registered a 28.60% year-on-year increase in total sales in June 2025: Data, Fada
The rise in EV penetration across segments is a clear sign that India is embracing clean mobility: Fada President CS Vigneshwar
Overall, automobile retail sales in June 2025 crossed two million units, marking a 5% year-over-year increase from last year: Data
July 09, 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with school students at ISRO’s North East Space Application Centre from the International Space Station via ham radio
Shubhanshu Shukla motivated the children to become astronauts in the future, saying that he would guide them all
Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students at the UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru and also engaged with students from Lucknow and Kerala via a video conference
The finance ministry has directed public sector banks to process education loan applications within 15 days of submission
The finance ministry has directed public sector banks to establish a centralised credit processing system with clear internal SOPs for expeditious approvals
Banks have been directed to clear all cases pending till May and submit a status report
Two major shipping companies, Cyprus-based Interorient Navigation Co Ltd and Danship & Partners Ltd, have revealed plans to inject Rs 10,000 crore into India’s shipping industry
Interorient Navigation Co Ltd and Danship & Partners Ltd’s plan to invest into India’s shipping industry will be the single biggest FDI in Indian shipping
As part Interorient Navigation Co Ltd and Danship & Partners Ltd’s investment, all ships acquired under the initiative will be registered under the Indian flag, effectively expanding India’s shipping capacity
India and Brazil signed six agreement, including one on combating international terrorism and transnational crime
Both India and Brazil believe in zero tolerance and zero double standards on terrorism and supporters of terrorism: PM Modi
PM Modi said India-Brazil set a target of $20 billion in bilateral trade and focused on defence cooperation
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recovered ₹20,000 crore in outstanding dues in the first quarter of this financial year
The recovery drive by CBDT is set to intensify in the coming months, as the department is targeting to recover ₹1.96 lakh crore this fiscal
In 2024-25, the CBDT recovered about ₹92,400 crore in outstanding dues, including ₹67,711 crore as corporate tax
India’s auto component industry hit a record turnover of ₹6.73 lakh crore ($80.2 billion) in FY25, growing 9.6% YoY
Exports of auto components rose by 8% to $22.9 billion (₹1,92,346 crore), while imports increased by 7.3% to $22.4 billion: ACMA
The Indian auto component sector continues to be a cornerstone of the country’s manufacturing prowess: ACMA President Shradha Suri Marwah
July 09, 2025
India is set to trial the homegrown Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) after Operation Sindoor’s success
ATAGS, developed by DRDO and Tata Advanced Systems, is designed for deployment from the Thar Desert to Siachen
DRDO claims ATAGS has “best-in-class” firing consistency and advanced optronics for day-night direct targeting
India holds 15% of the $23 trillion global gold market: DSP Mutual Fund in its July 2025 report
Central banks worldwide bought $84 billion worth of gold in 2024 alone: DSP Mutual Fund report
DSP Mutual Fund called gold the only credible non-dollar reserve asset attracting strong capital flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have invested $200 billion in Indian public equity since 2003; its market value rose to $850 billion by June 2025
Indian public equities have delivered 15% long-term returns, making them a top-performing asset class globally
Gross FII inflows into India’s private markets since 2003 stood at $530 billion, adjusted to $320 billion net of exits
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister in 57 years to make a state visit to Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed PM Modi with warmth and symbolic gestures of diplomacy
PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace, including a 114-horse guard of honour
July 09, 2025
PM Modi received a grand 114-horse ceremonial welcome in Brasília, marking a rare honour from Brazil
PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister in 57 years to make a State Visit to Brazil
India and Brazil discussed collaboration in UPI digital payments, Ayurveda, disaster preparedness, and capacity building
July 09, 2025
India is the world’s 3rd-largest automobile market, contributing nearly 7% to national GDP: Amitabh Kant, Former CEO, NITI Aayog
The auto sector supports millions of livelihoods making India's EV transition both an economic and environmental priority: Former CEO, NITI Aayog
EV transition is happening faster than expected, and India must act swiftly to stay competitive: Amitabh Kant
85% of northeast districts are now ‘front runners’ in SDG performance, up from 62% in 2021: NITI Aayog report
NITI Aayog and MDoNER released the 2nd NER District SDG Index, developed with UNDP, tracking 121 districts on 84 indicators
114 districts entered the front runner category in clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), thanks to Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions
July 08, 2025
EVs made up 60.2% of all three-wheeler sales in June 2025, rising from 55.5% in June 2024
Total auto retail sales crossed 2 million units in June, up nearly 5% from 1.9 million units last year
Year-to-date auto sales stood at 6.5 million units, up from 6.2 million in June 2024
India’s drone industry could help unlock up to $23 billion in manufacturing potential by 2030: Nexgen report
40% of companies surveyed said the agriculture and precision farming segment is expected to become the biggest consumer of drones in India by 2030: Nexgen report
Drones are now central to modern warfare, and India’s rapid deployment during Operation Sindoor signals a new era: Nexgen report
PM Modi gifted a replica of the Ram Temple, handcrafted by artisans from Uttar Pradesh, to Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar
Argentine President Javier Milei received a hand-etched silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone base, a universal emblem of courage and leadership, from PM Modi
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Eugenia Villarruel was presented with a Madhubani painting of the Sun by PM Modi
The government has launched an ambitious ELIS with a primary focus on formalisation by offering EPF support
Under ELIS, new employees with salaries up to ₹1 lakh will receive a month’s EPF wage of up to ₹15,000
For employers, the government will pay up to ₹3,000 per month for every new hire with a salary up to ₹1 lakh, for two years under ELIS
Tourism in Kashmir is now reviving due to efforts by the Centre and the J&K government: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Central government’s initiatives like sending delegations, organising conferences, etc., have helped rebuild confidence in tourism in J&K: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
We aim to develop 50 iconic global-standard destinations that offer world-class facilities to every tourist: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
AI will not cut back on human developers, but instead increase hiring to benefit from the productivity boost AI enables: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
AI acts as a force multiplier for engineering talent, enhancing individual output rather than replacing workers: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
The current period is "the most exciting time" to be a developer: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
The central government has undertaken significant reforms over the past 11 years to propel the mining sector while ensuring public welfare: G Kishan Reddy
Mining should be sustainable, safe, and environment-friendly: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM
Rajasthan registered a 24% increase in royalty collection last year, marking a record achievement: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM
The future looks "very strong and bright" as growing consumption in India will drive the travel sector's growth: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to expand its global footprint to 700 hotels by 2030: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
By 2030, Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to double its revenues to cross ₹15,000 crore: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran