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Rs 16,000-crore Vizhinjam Port expansion to raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs, create 5,000 jobs

IANS | August 18, 2026 2:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) As Vizhinjam International Seaport commences full-fledged Export-Import (EXIM) operations, the Rs 16,000-crore Phase 2 expansion will raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs ( twenty-foot equivalent units), add 1,200 metres of container berth and bring permanent rail connectivity, enhanced road connectivity, logistics parks, warehousing and other supporting infrastructure, it was announced here on Tuesday.

AI-171 crash probe: Pilots’ body urges AAIB to examine technical inputs before final report

IANS | August 18, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has sought a formal hearing and technical interaction with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) before the finalisation of the report into the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad.

Govt notifies 405 key defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore for indigenous manufacturing

IANS | August 18, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Department of Defence Production has notified the sixth 'Positive Indigenisation List' comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and reducing dependence on imports, according to a statement issued by the Defence Ministry on Tuesday.

India likely to reach 62 pc 5G adoption by 2030

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India is projected to reach 62 per cent 5G adoption by 2030, significantly ahead of the Asia Pacific average of 50 per cent, a report said on Tuesday.

Google plans to move Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Amid US-China tensions, US-based technology giant Google plans to stop making its Pixel smartphones, smartwatches and wireless earbuds in China from next year and pursue diversification of supply chains, a report has said.

India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with the two sides likely to have greater clarity on the pact by February 2027, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said.

Maruti Suzuki's 'FRONX' becomes fastest Indian SUV to hit 2 lakh exports

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Leading automobile firm Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Tuesday said that its popular SUV -- FRONX -- has crossed the milestone of 2 lakh exports in under 38 months, becoming the fastest SUV from India to achieve this feat.

Govt proposed five-year age extension for EVs, hydrogen, CNG commercial vehicles

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The government has proposed extending the permissible age of battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles covered under the national permit system by five years.

India's first AI-powered payments foundation model launched by Razorpay to boost digital growth

IANS | August 18, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Fintech major Razorpay has launched an AI-powered payments foundation model -- Razorpay Vulcan -- built with NVIDIA and AWS technology aimed at making digital transactions more reliable, secure and predictable as India’s digital economy continues to expand, the company said on Tuesday.

India to strengthen digital cooperation among BRICS members

IANS | August 18, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen digital cooperation and future network technologies at the 7th ‘BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting’ in Pune, guided by its Chairship theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, according to an official statement.

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Rs 16,000-crore Vizhinjam Port expansion to raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs, create 5,000 jobs

AI-171 crash probe: Pilots’ body urges AAIB to examine technical inputs before final report

Govt notifies 405 key defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore for indigenous manufacturing

India likely to reach 62 pc 5G adoption by 2030

Google plans to move Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report

India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy

Maruti Suzuki's 'FRONX' becomes fastest Indian SUV to hit 2 lakh exports

Govt proposed five-year age extension for EVs, hydrogen, CNG commercial vehicles

India's first AI-powered payments foundation model launched by Razorpay to boost digital growth

India to strengthen digital cooperation among BRICS members

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