World Bank Invests Additional $1.5B in India’s Green Hydrogen and Renewables
The World Bank is boosting India’s green energy sector with an additional $1.5 billion loan for green hydrogen and renewables. This new funding, which follows a previous $1.5 billion commitment, brings the total support to $3 billion. The funds will
India Named Partner Nation for Blue Origin Space Flight
India has become a partner nation in the Space Exploration and Research Agencies (SERA) human spaceflight program, collaborating with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. The program targets countries with few or no astronauts. Selected astronauts will train in West Texas for
India and Australia Enhance Critical Minerals and Battery Production
India and Australia are collaborating to boost critical mineral production, processing, and battery manufacturing as part of their trade partnership. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced this at a New Delhi conference on vehicle electrification. Both nations have signed an interim
Ashwin Ramaswami The First Gen-Z Indian-American Candidate for Georgia State Senate
Ashwin Ramaswami, a 24-year-old Indian-American, is running for the Georgia state Senate seat in District 48. He has received the endorsement of US Senator Jon Ossoff. Ramaswami, the first Gen-Z candidate to run for a US state legislature, is challenging
Skoda Auto Eyes Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Indian Market Growth
Skoda Auto, the Czech automobile manufacturer, is actively exploring a strategic partnership in India to enhance its market presence. CEO Klaus Zellmer believes a “true partnership” combined with Skoda’s engineering expertise can create a winning combination in the Indian market,
Planview to Invest $125 Million in India, Targets Growth in BFSI Sector
Planview, a leading enterprise SaaS company headquartered in Austin, Texas, plans to invest $125 million in its Indian operations over the next four years, according to Shalini Sankarshana, the company’s India managing director. This investment aims to leverage India’s potential
IndiGo to Launch New Direct Flight Route Between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi
India’s leading low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi. The service is set to commence operations on August 1, 2024, enhancing connectivity between India and the United Arab Emirates.
Karnataka Proposes 15% NRI Quota in Government Medical Colleges from 2025
The Karnataka government has officially requested the establishment of a 15% NRI quota in government autonomous medical colleges, starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced that he has written to the Chairman of the
Sony India Poised to Become its Third Largest Global Market, Surpassing Japan
Sony India anticipates becoming its third-largest market globally within the next few years, surpassing Japan. Currently, India stands as Sony’s fourth-largest market after the United States, China, and Japan. The company’s revenue reached Rs 6,353 crore in the financial year
Bajaj Auto Expands Global Presence with New Production Unit in Brazil
Bajaj Auto has initiated its global expansion by establishing a new manufacturing plant in Manaus, Brazil. The facility, inaugurated recently, marks Bajaj’s entry into Brazil’s market, expanding its production footprint to over 100 countries worldwide. The inauguration ceremony was attended
