Andhra Pradesh Signs $1.8 Billion Deal With Tillman Global The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a ₹15,000 crore ($1.8 billion) agreement with New York–based Tillman Global Holdings to build a 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, a move that will transform the coastal city into a major digital infrastructure hub in the Indo-Pacific … Read more
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1 With Personality Controls OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.1, the latest evolution of its flagship language model, aimed at making ChatGPT more human-like, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent. The update, which began rolling out to paid users on November 12, 2025, introduces two upgraded variants — GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking — alongside a … Read more
India Halts Russian Oil Imports Amid US Sanction In a major realignment of India’s energy sourcing strategy, five of India’s largest oil refiners have stopped buying Russian crude for December, marking a sharp policy shift driven by US sanctions and ongoing trade deal negotiations with Washington. The decision — by Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan … Read more
Tata Trusts Appoints Neville Tata & Bhaskar Bhat as Trustees: Strengthening the Tata Legacy and Governance In a significant move marking both continuity and change, Tata Trusts has appointed Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, and veteran corporate leader Bhaskar Bhat as trustees of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. The appointments, effective November 12, … Read more
India launches $12M biomass hydrogen pilot scheme India has taken another major leap toward clean energy with the launch of a ₹100 crore ($12 million) scheme to support pilot projects that produce green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The announcement was made by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi during the … Read more
In a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter jet program, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a $1 billion agreement with General Electric (GE) for the supply of 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines. These engines will power the next batch of Tejas Mk-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), marking a milestone in India–US defence cooperation. This development … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed that India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026.The tournament will feature 20 teams, following the same group and knockout format as the 2024 edition. The grand final is expected to take place … Read more
PM Modi Launches ₹1 Lakh Cr RDI Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a landmark initiative — the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore — aimed at transforming India into a global innovation powerhouse.The announcement came during the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, … Read more
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, has officially approved selling a 6.3% stake in its flagship asset management arm, SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML), via an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move, announced on November 6, 2025, represents a significant milestone in India’s financial markets, positioning SBI to unlock further value from its … Read more
In a major boost to India’s AI ecosystem, OpenAI has announced that its premium subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, is now available free for one year to all users in India. The announcement was made on November 4, 2025, during OpenAI’s first-ever DevDay Exchange event held in Bengaluru. This move is expected to democratize access to … Read more