India and Russia are coordinating arrangements for President Vladimir Putin to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit during the opening week. Deputy National Security Advisor Pawan Kapoor confirmed Tuesday that both governments maintain regular bilateral discussions at senior levels and during international gatherings. The nations have demonstrated sustained partnership through recent diplomatic engagements between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in August.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Putin that 140 million Indians await his December arrival during their meeting at last month's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. Modi emphasized that bilateral cooperation serves...
Direct-to-consumer brands secured 18 percent of retail leasing space during the first six months of 2025, up from 8 percent in the same period last year, according to CBRE's latest analysis. Fashion and apparel companies dominated this segment with nearly 60 percent of agreements, while homeware and jewelry each claimed 12 percent. These digital-first retailers are expanding beyond online platforms through popup stores, flagship locations and franchise operations across multiple formats.
High street locations attracted 46 percent of direct-to-consumer leasing activity, surpassing traditional mall spaces at 40 percent and standalone outlets at 14 percent. Delhi-NCR led all major cities with 26 percent of retail leasing, followed by...
Twinkle Khanna wore a green Chanderi saree with a dark border to three separate events on Tuesday, demonstrating the garment's versatility for packed schedules. The actress turned author styled her traditional outfit with statement earrings, red bindi and low bun while moving from lunch to Durga Puja celebrations at Mumbai Sarbojanin pandal before heading to her Tweak Summit platform. Social media users praised her choice to repeat one ensemble across multiple occasions rather than changing clothes.
Khanna attended the Durga Puja festivities alongside Kajol, with whom she co-hosts Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, plus Tanishaa Mukerji and Rani Mukerji. Followers commented that sarees work across formal and casual settings while...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved on Wednesday the establishment of 57 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India with funding exceeding 5,862 crore rupees through 2035. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the committee that allocated approximately 2,585 crore rupees for infrastructure and 3,277 crore rupees for operations. The initiative will serve 86,640 students and generate 4,617 permanent positions across institutions accommodating 1,520 students each.
Twenty schools will open in districts without existing Kendriya Vidyalayas despite substantial Central government employee populations. The Ministry of Home Affairs will sponsor seven facilities while state and union territory governments will fund 50 locations. Fourteen...
Director Prasanth Varma expressed appreciation after his superhero film HanuMan received recognition at the 71st National Film Awards in two categories. The movie earned honors for Best Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics along with Best Stunt Choreography. Varma stated the accolades serve as motivation to maintain dedication in storytelling within his Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.
The filmmaker thanked supporters for their continued belief in his work and promised future projects would expand in scale and quality. HanuMan marked the inaugural entry in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe and featured Teja Sajja and Amritha Aiyer as leads. The production blended action sequences with entertainment and devotional elements...
The Ministry of Electronics and IT announced Wednesday that its new NIELIT Digital University platform will launch Thursday with programs focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the platform designed to provide accessible digital education through flexible learning modes and virtual labs in emerging technologies such as semiconductors and related fields.
The minister will remotely open five additional NIELIT centers in Muzaffarpur, Balasore, Tirupati, Daman and Lunglei during an event expected to draw more than 1,500 participants from across India. The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology operates through 56 centers, over 750 accredited...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Defence Accounts Department for its contributions during Operation Sindoor on Wednesday while marking the organization's 278th Foundation Day in New Delhi. The minister described DAD as the financial backbone of India's Armed Forces that ensures fiscal responsibility and enables operational readiness through timely resource allocation. Singh emphasized that the department serves as an invisible bridge connecting finance and military operations rather than functioning merely as an accounting body.
The minister highlighted DAD's digital transformation achievements through initiatives like e-Raksha Awaas and the NIDHI system upgrades under the Digital India program. Singh stressed the importance...
Netflix will premiere its animated series Kurukshetra on October 10, presenting the Mahabharata epic through the eyes of 18 warriors facing moral conflicts and life-altering choices. The show examines broken family relationships and emotional struggles central to one of India's most significant historical narratives. Lord Krishna's philosophical message that war has neither allies nor adversaries forms the thematic foundation of the series.
Director Ujaan Ganguly wrote and helmed the production, while Hitech Animation handled character development. Legendary poet Gulzar contributed lyrics to enhance the storytelling. Anu Sikka conceptualized and created the series alongside producers Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare under the Tipping Point...
Tata Advanced Systems Limited will deliver India's first domestically assembled Airbus H125 helicopter in early 2027 from its Karnataka facility in Vemagal. The aircraft will serve civil operations, paramilitary forces and Indian armed services requiring light utility rotorcraft for Himalayan deployment. Airbus India president Jurgen Westermeier said the partnership positions helicopters as essential infrastructure tools while developing South Asian markets.
The factory represents India's first private-sector helicopter assembly line and marks the second collaboration between Tata and Airbus for domestic production. Chief executive Sukaran Singh stated the company can manufacture both fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft to meet national...
