Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: The government is looking all set to beat its disinvestment target of ₹47,000 crore this year. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), recently said that the reforms and policies put in place are now showing results, giving both the economy and the markets a positive push. Early spending gave a strong start Chawla explained that the government has already completed nearly one-third of the planned capital spending by July itself. This early push has created space for further measures like stake sales and IPOs. By front-loading investments, the government is not…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s 75th birthday recently, a move that extended beyond individual goodwill. The phone call reflected how the two leaders are making an effort to infuse warmth into the India-US relationship after months of tumult, Modi publicly thanked Trump on social media, adding, “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday.” The message might read innocently, but it reflected a greater meaning. Both leaders have been exchanging praise online lately, and this personal call represented one more positive twist,…

New Delhi: Fire-Boltt, India’s fastest-growing wearable tech brand and the world’s #2 smartwatch company, today announced the launch of FireLens, a category-defining smart eyewear line that reimagines how technology meets lifestyle. With this bold leap, Fire-Boltt brings the world of AI-powered eyewear to India for the very first time, setting a new benchmark for innovation, design and everyday functionality. FireLens is more than a product- it’s a movement. It marks Fire-Boltt’s expansion from pioneering smartwatches and audio wearables into an entirely new domain: intelligent eyewear that transforms how we see, hear and interact with the world. The first milestone in…

At an age when most were figuring out their college plans, Dr. Vishal Thalotiya was already knee-deep in public service, navigating local politics and emerging as one of the youngest faces of change in Gujarat. His journey is not a tale of overnight success, but a quiet revolution, of grit, humility, and unwavering commitment to serve. This is not your usual story of political rise. This is the story of a young boy who believed that leadership is not about position, it’s about purpose. It all began in his early teens. While most teenagers explored career options or debated social…

New Delhi: On the occasion of Engineers’ Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India’s modern engineering landscape. In a message on X today, the Prime Minister said: Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India’s engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2025 “Today, on Engineers’ Day, I pay homage to Sir M.…

New Delhi: Kavin Bharti Mittal’s startup, Hike, has now closed down for good after 13 years. The shutdown isn’t even happening in India, even its recently formed US business is shutting down. The primary reason? India’s recent real money gaming (RMG) ban, which stunned the entire gaming community and left Hike without a viable way to survive. Hike’s adventure started as a messaging app, which was once utilized by over 100 million users. It used to be simply referred to as “India’s answer to WhatsApp” and one of the favorite homegrown internet brands. However, with global technology titans such as…

New Delhi: PepsiCo is among several big companies and private equity (PE) firms now in the race to buy a stake in Balaji Wafers, the Rajkot-based snacks maker. Reports say the deal being discussed is for about 10% ownership, valuing the company at around ₹40,000 crore, making it one of the highest valuations ever for an Indian snack brand. The interest comes at a time when Balaji is looking to expand across India beyond its stronghold in western and central regions. For FY24, the company posted revenues of nearly ₹5,453.7 crore, growing 10–11% year-on-year, while its profit after tax…

New Delhi: Over the last couple of months, an increasing number of popular artists have begun removing their tracks from Spotify and other large streaming platforms. Among the bands involved are Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and singer-songwriter David Bridie. What began as a battle over equitable artist payments has since escalated into a broader protest against Spotify’s course and even its CEO’s individual decisions. Artists Call Royalties “Insulting” Musicians have long grumbled about their pay on streaming. On Spotify, artists typically receive only $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, hardly a few…

New Delhi: Amazon after the company suspended a Palestinian software engineer, Ahmed Shahrour, for openly criticizing its business with the Israeli government. Shahrour, who works in Amazon’s Whole Foods division, raised his voice against Project Nimbus, a multi-billion-dollar cloud contract Amazon and Google signed with Israel in 2021. This initiative offers cloud services, datacenters, and artificial intelligence tools to Israel. However, most employees are in fear that the technology will be used in surveillance and military operations, primarily in Gaza and Palestinian occupied territories. Why he was suspended? Shahrour made his reservations on Amazon’s internal Slack channels and even posted…

New Delhi: Apple’s big annual event, the much-talked-about “Awe Dropping” showcase, was not just about new gadgets but also about the special guests invited to Cupertino, California. Just before the official launch of the iPhone 17 series, Indian faces made their presence felt at Apple’s headquarters – and one of them was Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan. Navya, who runs her women empowerment project Naveli, got a rare chance to meet Apple CEO Tim Cook inside Apple Park. She later shared her experience with a short post on Instagram – “Day 1 with Apple.” Her mom, Shweta Bachchan,…