Qatar to Host Inaugural Doha Tattoo Military Music Festival

Qatar is set to debut its first international military music and marching festival, the Doha Tattoo, scheduled from 16 to 20 December 2025 at the Katara Cultural Village. The event marks a significant addition to Qatar’s expanding cultural portfolio and symbolises the nation’s aspirations to become a premier regional centre for global artistic exchange.

PM Modi to Launch South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit on November 19 at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, marking a significant national push toward climate-resilient and nature-positive agriculture. The summit brings together scientists, policymakers, innovators and farmer groups to accelerate the adoption of sustainable farming methods across southern India.

Navi Mumbai International Airport Set for Launch on December 25

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to open for commercial operations on December 25, marking one of India’s most anticipated infrastructure milestones. The new facility is expected to significantly decongest the Mumbai aviation network and strengthen connectivity across western and southern India.

Andhra Pradesh Partners With WEF for Energy and Cyber Resilience

Andhra Pradesh has taken a major step toward securing its energy systems and accelerating clean-power expansion by partnering with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to set up a Centre for Energy and Cyber Resilience in Visakhapatnam. The initiative reflects the state’s vision to modernise its electricity sector while preparing for emerging cyber risks targeting critical infrastructure.

Mumbai’s Mandale Metro Depot Becomes Asia’s Largest Facility

Mumbai marked a major leap in its metro infrastructure with the inauguration of the Mandale Metro Depot, now recognised as Asia’s largest metro depot. Designed for Metro Line 2B, the facility enhances operational capacity, boosts fleet readiness and strengthens connectivity between the city’s eastern and western suburbs.