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.
Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras are teaming up to whip up a 1 kWh rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype. This collab is all about boosting zinc battery tech as a budget-friendly and eco-friendly option compared to lithium-ion batteries, tackling some current market issues.
A 43-year-old man got arrested for being a creep after he allegedly touched a woman inappropriately while she was snoozing on a Delhi-Chennai flight. The woman reported it as soon as they landed, which kicked off legal action against him.
A Hyderabad court is giving Telangana Minister Konda Surekha a nudge over her hot takes on the breakup between Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This comes after Naga’s dad, Nagarjuna Akkineni, filed a defamation suit, demanding answers by October 23.
In Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, YouTuber Vikas passed away while dancing at a Durga Puja jagran. His friends tried to help and rushed him to a health center, but he was declared dead when they got there. His family had told him to be careful about going out late, but he still went to the event.