CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, Shantanu Deshpande, is saying that Delhi is "1,000%" better for startups than Bengaluru, just like Zomato's Deepinder Goyal said. Deshpande believes that Delhi's all about sustainable, high-quality businesses, making it a way better place for entrepreneurs compared to Bengaluru's trend-chasing vibe.
India's edible oil imports have dropped by 6% in the first 11 months of the 2023-24 oil year, mainly because of falling palm oil imports. The country brought in 145.35 lakh tonnes of edible oil, with palm oil down by 10%. This change shows how the market's shifting, making buyers more cautious.
Noel Tata is the new chairman of Tata Trusts, taking over from his half-brother Ratan Tata, who sadly passed away recently. Everyone was on board with this decision, which marks a big change for the philanthropic side of the Tata group, owning a major chunk of Tata Sons. With Noel's solid experience in the Tata group, he's in a good spot for the job.
With a pretty low arrest rate of just 1% for cybercrimes, India's Ministry of Home Affairs has kicked off a pilot project called Cyber Investigation Assistance Request (CIAR). This project is all about giving state police a hand in dealing with cybercrime better, bringing in cyber experts and legal help to tackle those tricky investigations.
The Indian Defence Ministry is looking to snag over 20,000 new anti-tank guided missiles and 1,500 launchers to boost the Army's game against armored threats. They’re really pushing for stuff made in India, focusing on local production and fitting in with what they've already got.
Good Glamm Group just snagged Sirona Hygiene for ₹450 crore in an all-cash deal. This move follows Good Glamm's earlier investment in Sirona and is all about boosting women's wellness products worldwide, with both companies on the same page about innovating in feminine hygiene.
Akhilesh Yadav took a shot at the BJP for putting up tin sheets at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow, blocking him from entering during his visit to celebrate the socialist leader’s birthday. He called out the government's intentions and accused them of "dirty politics," stressing how important the center is to socialism.
India is winning the sustainable food game, topping the charts among G20 countries, according to the Living Planet Report. Shifting back to traditional eating habits could seriously cut down on environmental harm and help tackle climate change. Meanwhile, places like the U.S. and Australia aren’t doing so hot on the sustainability scale, showing that we all need to rethink our diets.
Ratan Tata, a guy who totally loves flying and is a licensed pilot, had a scary near-death experience back in college when his Tri-Pacer aircraft's engine failed. Fast forward a few years, and at 69, he finally got to pilot an F-16, making him the oldest Indian to do it.
On October 10, 2024, the Kerala Legislative Assembly came together to shoot down the 'One Nation, One Election' idea. Parliamentary Affairs Minister MB Rajesh pointed out that this move messes with India's federal structure and undermines democratic values. Both ruling and opposition parties backed the resolution, showing there’s a lot of disagreement with the central government’s plans.