Thai PM Declares Emergency After Myanmar Earthquake: On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread panic and structural damage in Bangkok, Thailand. The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, declared a state of emergency as tremors led to evacuations and the collapse of an under-construction skyscraper. The earthquake’s epicenter […]
Day: March 29, 2025
India Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Tea Exporter in 2024
India Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Tea Exporter in 2024: The Indian tea industry, which has been facing numerous challenges over the years, finally has a reason to celebrate. Recent data released by the Tea Board of India indicates that India has emerged as the second-largest tea exporter in the world in 2024, surpassing Sri Lanka […]
8th State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) Meeting Conducted by RBI in Sikkim
8th State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) Meeting Conducted by RBI in Sikkim: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organized the 8th State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) Meeting in Gangtok, Sikkim, on March 26, 2025. The meeting, chaired by Shri Ravindra Telang, Chief Secretary of Sikkim, was convened by Shri Thotngam Jamang, Regional Director of RBI, […]
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars and Auto Parts
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars and Auto Parts: US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto components, which will take effect next week. This move is expected to have global implications, affecting markets like the European Union (EU), Canada, India, and China. While Indian automakers might not […]
Roshni Nadar Becomes First Indian Woman in World’s Top 10 Richest Women
Roshni Nadar Becomes First Indian Woman in World’s Top 10 Richest Women: Roshni Nadar, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to enter the world’s top 10 richest women list. According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, she ranks 5th among the world’s wealthiest women, with […]
Sourcex India 2025 Inaugurated At Yashobhoomi Centre
Sourcex India 2025 Inaugurated At Yashobhoomi Centre: The 3rd edition of Sourcex India 2025, organized by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, was inaugurated on March 26, 2025, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event was officially launched by Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, […]
Pamban Rail Bridge
Pamban Rail Bridge: Prime Minister of India to inaugurate India’s first vertical-lift railway bridge on April 6, replacing the 111-year-old Pamban Bridge.The new ₹531-crore bridge enhances maritime safetyand rail connectivity to Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.Old Pamban Bridge is historic railway bridge linking Rameswaram Island to Mandapam (mainland Tamil Nadu). Built in: 1914 (completed in 2.5 years). […]
Silvaguard
Silvaguard: Dryad Networks has unveiled Silvaguard, an AI-powered autonomous drone system capable of detecting and suppressing wildfires, offering a vital solution amid rising wildfire threats.Silvaguard is a prototype drone-based wildfire detection and suppression system developed to autonomously locate and extinguish early-stage wildfires.Developed by Dryad Networks, a Berlin-based climate-tech company specializing in forest monitoring and environmental […]
Yusuf Pachmariwala Appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Cash Management Services
Yusuf Pachmariwala Appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Cash Management Services: Hitachi Cash Management Services (CMS), a subsidiary of Hitachi Payment Services, has officially announced the appointment of Yusuf Pachmariwala as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), effective April 1, 2025. He will be succeeding Anup Neogi, who has […]
Sahkar Taxi
Sahkar Taxi: The government has announced the upcoming launch of ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at directly benefiting drivers.Sahkar Taxi is A government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform where drivers retain full profits without intermediary commission cuts. Inspired by app-based services like Ola and Uber, but driven by cooperative societies.
