Perplexity has expanded access to its AI-powered Comet browser in India, making it available to all Pro subscribers. Initially limited to Max users after its July launch, the browser is now accessible to a wider base, signaling the company’s push to grow its footprint in one of the world’s largest…
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India’s Manufacturing Rise: From Reforms to Global Power
India’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase, with fresh data showing strong growth and renewed investor confidence. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded 3.5% year-on-year growth in July 2025, led by a sharp 5.4% rise in manufacturing output. This momentum is being fuelled by flagship policies such as…
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MoSPI Reports Success, Prepares for Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has reported significant progress under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) from January to August 2025. The campaign reviewed 1,257 files, of which 638 were successfully weeded out, and organized 52 cleanliness drives across its offices, freeing up 4,235…
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Hyderabad Internet Outages: Restoration Efforts Begin
Hyderabad: After weeks of frequent internet outages across the city, service providers and electricity authorities have begun coordinated efforts to restore normalcy. The disruptions began after the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) cut down fiber cables following a series of electrocution incidents during religious festivals. The All…
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Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: Tribal Leadership for 2047
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs hosted a two-day National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together officers from more than 20 States, tribal welfare officials, civil society partners, and grassroots cadres. The conference marked a major step towards strengthening tribal leadership as part of India’s…
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Starlink Nears India Trials with Telecom, Infra Partnerships
Starlink Nears India Trials with Telecom, Infra Partnerships Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture Starlink is inching closer to launching its services in India, with trial operations expected to begin by late 2025. The company is laying a robust foundation through collaborations with telecom operators, data centres, and fibre networks, aiming…
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GST on Drones Cut to 5% to Boost India’s Tech Growth
In a major reform under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, the government has slashed the GST rate on drones to a uniform 5%. The decision, taken at the 56th GST Council meeting, is expected to give a strong push to the country’s fast-growing drone industry while easing costs…
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India Tops Global Crypto Adoption in 2025, US Second
India has emerged as the global leader in cryptocurrency adoption in 2025, according to the sixth annual Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. The United States follows closely in second place, while countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including Pakistan and Vietnam, are driving the fastest growth in crypto usage. India’s…
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India, Brazil Sign 6 Pacts to Boost Defence & Trade
New Delhi/Brasilia, July 9, 2025 — In a major diplomatic step forward, India and Brazil have signed six crucial agreements to deepen their strategic partnership. These pacts were inked during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to Brasilia, where he met President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The focus of…