India embarks on indigenous green hydrogen shipbuilding mission

India embarks on indigenous green hydrogen shipbuilding mission

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. | Photo Credit: File Photo In a major step toward sustainable maritime transportation, India had initiated the construction of its first green hydrogen-powered ships, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday (August 8, 2025). The response came … Read more

India, Philippines stage joint sail and naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

India, Philippines stage joint sail and naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: AP India and the Philippines staged joint sail and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that will likely antagonise China. Beijing has separate territorial disputes with the two Asian democracies and a long-running regional rivalry with New Delhi. … Read more

From global agreements to local action: India’s opportunity to lead the way in VDA governance

From global agreements to local action: India’s opportunity to lead the way in VDA governance

The Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) ecosystem is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors globally. What began with the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008 has, in under two decades, evolved into a diverse and expansive global industry. Today, Bitcoin is just one component of a much broader landscape that includes tokens, … Read more

Top 9 Stocks in Singapore Govt’s India Portfolio that surge up to 60% in FY26 so far

Top 9 Stocks in Singapore Govt’s India Portfolio that surge up to 60% in FY26 so far

The Government of Singapore (GoS) continues to be a major force among foreign investors in Indian equities. An ETMarkets analysis spotlighted 9 standout stocks from the GoS portfolio that have delivered impressive gains of 25–60% in FY26 so far. Source link

Shubman Gill’s batting will be key in Oval Test: Varun Aaron backs India skipper

Shubman Gill’s batting will be key in Oval Test: Varun Aaron backs India skipper

Former India pacer Varun Aaron believes the spotlight will now fall firmly on skipper Shubman Gill as the fifth and final Test between England and India hangs in the balance at The Oval. With India aiming to level the series 2-2, Aaron has backed Gill to play a defining role with the bat on Day … Read more

India, Brazil hold key meet to boost defence ties, military cooperation

India, Brazil hold key meet to boost defence ties, military cooperation

Top officials of India and Brazil held a key defence meeting in Brazil, aiming to enhance military cooperation and defence industry ties, besides bolstering regional security in Indo-Pacific and Latin America. The eighth Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in Brasília on July 30, the Indian Defence Ministry said on Thursday (July 31, 2025.) India, … Read more