Pollution Reduction Milestone: According to data tabled in the Lok Sabha, Mumbai has achieved a 44 % reduction in annual average PM₁₀ levels between 2017‑18 and 2024‑25, marking the highest improvement among India’s major metro cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The Numbers & Context What Is the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)? Launched in January 2019…
India’s luxury hotel boom and high‑end hospitality sector is entering a major growth phase. According to industry consultancy HVS Anarock, more than 20,300 new luxury hotel rooms are projected to be added in India by 2030. At the same time, leading Indian hotel groups are setting targets of 20,000+ keys (rooms) in their portfolios and…
India’s Manufacturers Report: India’s manufacturing sector returned to growth momentum in October 2025, registering a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of 59.2, up from 57.7 in September, according to the HSBC/S&P Global survey. This marks the fastest pace of expansion in around five years. The rebound is noteworthy especially given the concurrent deceleration in the services sector….
India’s Services Activity Eases: India’s dominant services sector saw its pace of growth ease in October, slipping to a five‑month low, according to the latest survey data from HSBC and S&P Global. While the sector continues to expand, the moderation underlines emerging headwinds for the country’s economy at a time when manufacturing is gaining strength….
Ahmedabad Jewellery Store Robbery: In a gripping real-life moment straight out of a thriller, a shopkeeper in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area foiled a robbery attempt at his jewellery store when a woman tried to blind him with chilli powder. Captured on CCTV footage, the incident has gone viral and triggered a wave of both praise and…
4th Round of Free Trade Agreement: After five days of intensive negotiations, the governments of India and New Zealand concluded the fourth round of talks on their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Auckland and Rotorua on 7–8 November 2025. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a “modern, comprehensive and future‑ready” trade pact, aiming for…
Glam Stream Fest 2025: India’s creator and fashion ecosystem is set for its biggest spectacle yet. On 16 November 2025, the lifestyle platform Myntra will host its inaugural GlamStream Fest at MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai. The one‑day festival promises to bring together over 3,000 social‑media creators, 1,200 Bollywood/OTT celebrities, live music performances, immersive brand activations and a fashion‑beauty‑lifestyle…
Level 4 Autonomous Driving: In a crucial development for autonomous mobility and remote‑vehicle oversight, Japanese technology giant NTT, Inc. has announced that it has developed a “Parametric object‑recognition‑ratio‑estimation model” to assess whether video transmitted from an autonomous vehicle to a remote control station is of sufficient quality to reliably detect objects in front of the…
Public Alert Over Toxic Cough Syrup: In a dual health‑safety development, the state of Haryana has issued a public alert after the discovery of the industrial chemical Diethylene glycol (DEG) in a cough syrup, and the central government has announced a nationwide study to check for microbial contamination in herbal/Ayush medicines. These alerts raise concerns…
India’s forex reserves fall by $5.6 billion, taking the total to $689.73 billion as of October 31, 2025, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This significant decline comes amid growing global financial volatility, foreign portfolio outflows, and rising import costs, particularly from high crude oil prices. What Are…