INS Vikrant Leads India at International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo

India has marked a major milestone in its maritime journey with the deployment of INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri to the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 hosted by Sri Lanka from 27–29 November 2025. The participation is historically noteworthy as it marks the first overseas operational voyage for both vessels, signalling growing naval capability and regional outreach.

India’s Largest MSW–to–CBG Plant in Nagpur to Be Operational by March 2026

Nagpur is poised to set a national benchmark in clean energy and sustainable waste management as India’s largest Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)–to–Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant moves toward completion. Located in Bhandewadi, the project employs dry anaerobic digestion technology, a first-of-its-kind application in the country at such scale. Authorities confirm that full commercial operation is expected by March 2026, positioning Nagpur as a model for large-city waste-to-energy conversion.

Baba Kalyani Wins Indian of the Year 2025 in Business for Transforming Defence Manufacturing

Industry veteran Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, has been named Indian of the Year 2025 in the Business category, marking national recognition of his contribution to shaping India’s modern defence production landscape. His work is widely credited with strengthening indigenous capability, boosting exports, and positioning India as a competitive global supplier of artillery systems and forged components.

Chef Vijay Kumar Crowned Global Indian of the Year 2025

Renowned Tamil-origin chef Vijay Kumar has been named Global Indian of the Year 2025 at the CNN–News18 Indian of the Year ceremony, further cementing his status as one of the world’s most influential culinary voices. The award comes at a time when South Indian cuisine is experiencing unprecedented international recognition, propelled in part by Kumar’s creative revival of traditional Tamil flavours.

Assam Grants Land Ownership to Tea Garden Workers Under Historic Amendment

In a major legislative breakthrough, Assam has officially approved an amendment guaranteeing land ownership rights to tea garden labourers, ending generations of uncertainty surrounding residential land in plantation areas. The move is being hailed as one of the most transformative welfare interventions for the tea workforce since the colonial era.