Goa is set to establish a first-of-its-kind Drone Design and Aero Centre in Quitol, enabling a sandbox environment for drone innovation and testing. Part of the state’s Drone Policy 2022, the centre aims to boost local innovation, training, and entrepreneurship in the drone sector.
On National Handloom Day, India honors its timeless textile traditions. Beyond beauty, the handloom sector supports rural economies and empowers women — who make up 70% of this vibrant workforce.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commenced construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., Goa. Designed for high-speed, shallow-water coastal operations, the ACV strengthens India’s maritime rapid-response capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
TVS Motor Company has welcomed the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement during PM Narendra Modi’s official UK visit, calling it a transformative step for Indian manufacturing. With the FTA expected to double bilateral trade to USD 120 billion by 2030, TVS sees it as a boost to its global ambitions—especially with the upcoming launch of new Norton Motorcycles in the UK.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that India’s first high-speed bullet train corridor, connecting Maharashtra and Sabarmati in Gujarat, is expected to be completed by December 2029. The project marks a major leap in India’s transportation infrastructure and technological advancement.
