In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just…
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University of Minnesota approves steep tuition hike amid US funding crisis. (AI Image) The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents has approved the largest tuition increase in more than ten years, marking a significant development in the landscape of US higher education. In a 9-3 vote held on June 18, 2025, the…
On Global Wind Day 2025, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi stressed on the importance of wind energy and said that it is crucial to India’s clean energy plans and crucial to its ambition of becoming a global manufacturing hub.Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Bengaluru, he said India needs reliable energy,…
San Francisco Unicorns beat Washington Freedom to win the opening match of the Major League Cricket 2025. (Image: Sportzpics) San Francisco Unicorns earned the biggest win in Major League Cricket (MLC) history when they trounced Washington Freedom by 123 runs in what was a record-breaking opening night at the Oakland Coliseum.Unicorns, led by Finn Allen’s…
For India to achieve its goal of becoming a $ 7-trillion economy by 2030, the country needs to strengthen its industrial sector, according to Smadja. (AI image) India overtaking Japan to become the fourth largest economy soon is not something to be complacent about, World Economic Forum’s (WEF) former MD Claude Smadja has said. Giving…
Japan’s position as the world’s leading net-creditor nation over the years was due to decades of current account surpluses. (AI image) Japan is no longer the world’s leading creditor nation – and that’s a first in 34 years! Germany has taken the top spot despite Japan’s record overseas assets. Japan had held the top position…
On a night when fear lit up the skies over Ukraine, the war entered one of its most violent phases yet. Russia launched what Ukrainian officials are calling the largest aerial attack since the invasion began, unleashing a torrent of drones and missiles across multiple cities. At least 12 civilians, including three children, were killed…
India becomes 4th largest economy India has officially outpaced Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a historic leap that carries profound implications for its future and global influence.Speaking at a press conference after the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, the think tank’s CEO, B V R Subrahmanyam, confirmed: “We are the…
India has officially surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world, according to NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam. Speaking at a press briefing following the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday, Subrahmanyam highlighted the favourable geopolitical and economic conditions for India.“We are the fourth largest economy as…