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Govt unveils strategic blueprint on defence diplomacy that outlines India's vision for next decade

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released India's strategic blueprint for defence diplomacy. This document outlines a comprehensive framework for global partnerships over the next decade. Key pillars include strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous exports, and maritime security. India aims to deepen security cooperation and enhance joint military exercises with friendly nations.…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Puri Jagannath Temple has nearly Rs 2,000 crore bank deposits, owns nearly 61,000 acres of land across 24 districts in Odisha and 6 other states

Puri Jagannath Temple has bank deposits of around Rs 1,911.80 crore and owns 60,821 acres of land across India, according to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration. The temple also holds gold, diamond and other valuables in its Ratna Bhandar. An inventory count is currently underway after 48 years.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

India Is Exporting Millions Of Motorcycles. Most Of Them Are Tiny

India’s motorcycle exports are surging, with Bajaj and TVS dominating a market increasingly powered by tiny commuter bikes.

RideApart · Sep 3

Fly91 plane order: Smaller cities emerge as Indian aviation's next frontier as airlines bet on deeper, wider domestic network

Fly91 new plane order: India’s regional aviation story is gathering altitude. Fly91 currently operates six ATR 72-600s. It plans to add another six to eight aircraft through leases from the open market, taking its fleet to 12-14 aircraft by late next year.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

How RBI could tackle a liquidity deluge triggered by dollar deposits

The RBI’s special dollar deposit scheme attracted a massive $127.23 billion, pushing India’s banking system liquidity surplus to a record ₹9.70 trillion. The central bank may deploy longer-term VRRR auctions, FX swaps, a market stabilisation scheme, CRR hikes or open-market bond sales to absorb excess liquidity and prevent inflationary pressures…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

A first for India at Asian Games: Safeguarding Officer to tackle abuse or neglect

Neetal Narang will serve as India's first Safeguarding Officer at the Asian Games. She will be the athletes' primary contact for harassment and abuse concerns. This role is mandatory for the Olympic Council of Asia's events. India will send 503 athletes to compete in 36 different sports. The contingent's support…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Bullet train with a desi makeover: Next year, your journey on this 250 kmph homegrown train will come with features that could completely change your travel experience

By March 2027, India is expected to unveil its first domestically developed high-speed train prototype, marking a major step towards building indigenous expertise in high-speed rail manufacturing. Designed specifically for Indian conditions, the trains will be engineered to withstand challenges such as high temperatures and dust.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Sensex falls 417 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 as market erases all morning gains. What lies ahead?

Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Thursday, marking a continuation of prior losses. Both the Sensex and Nifty slipped, largely influenced by the fluctuations in oil prices and bond yields. Major corporations like Titan and ITC reported notable share price declines. Contrarily, the broader market displayed resilience, as small…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Glass Wall Systems announces IPO price band for issue opening on September 8. Check details

Glass Wall Systems has fixed its IPO price band at Rs 172-182 per share, with the issue opening on September 8 and closing on September 10. The Rs 60 crore fresh issue and OFS of up to 2.02 crore shares will fund a glass processing unit and general corporate purposes,…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazas

The Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta suggested installing camera surveillance systems at toll plazas. The court noted that illegal parking on highways contributes significantly to road accidents. Ministries and the Tamil Nadu government were…

The Economic Times · Sep 3