Author: Deepika chandrasekar

India’s housing sector is poised for steady growth, with prices expected to rise between 5% and 10% annually over the next few years, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Colliers. The report attributes this trend to robust demand driven by a young working population, rapid urbanisation, and rising disposable incomes. The study projects that India’s residential demand will reach around 500,000 housing units per year by 2030 and could double to nearly one million units by 2047. The growth momentum will be supported by favourable demographics, higher household earnings, and housing-friendly government policies. Affordable…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to officially declare their jointly developed NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite operational on Friday, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced on Wednesday. Weighing approximately 2,400 kilograms, the NISAR satellite was launched on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV rocket. Designed to be the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built, NISAR can monitor nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days. Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), Narayanan…

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will travel to Canada next week to attend the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for November 11–12 in the Niagara Region of Ontario. His visit marks an important step as India and Canada cautiously rebuild ties following a period of diplomatic tensions. Alongside the G7 sessions, Jaishankar is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The visit comes amid renewed engagement between the two nations after months of strain. Later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, are expected to meet on the sidelines…

Prominent Indian American immigration attorney Aparna Dave has described the Trump administration’s latest H-1B visa reforms as a “light over darkness” moment for international students pursuing the American dream. Speaking at the “Diaspora at the Crossroads: Law, Policy and Opportunities” conference held in Maryland, Dave highlighted that the new regulations will open more doors for students seeking higher education and employment opportunities in the United States. The updated H-1B policy, which came into effect in September 2025 following a presidential proclamation, is designed to prioritize candidates with advanced degrees from American universities. Under the restructured system, applicants holding master’s or…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the growing importance of the India-Japan partnership, stating that it plays a key role in maintaining strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum in New Delhi, he highlighted how the two nations’ collaboration has evolved into a cornerstone of peace, stability, and economic progress. Jaishankar remarked that the India-Japan relationship, which has strengthened over the past few decades, holds greater value today than ever before. He noted that maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific has become both an essential goal and a complex challenge. The deepening cooperation between…

In a move reflecting thawing relations with Beijing, New Delhi is preparing to restart long-pending import approvals for goods from China and other nations. The decision covers a range of products including electronic components, shoes, steel, household items, and raw materials — many of which have faced supply disruptions since 2020. The approval freeze began after the 2020 border clashes soured diplomatic relations between the two neighbors. Now, with improving ties and surging consumer demand driven by recent GST reductions, the government is ready to issue mandatory certifications for overseas plants. These certifications are crucial for companies seeking to export…

India’s oil imports from Russia have witnessed a sharp downturn after the United States imposed sanctions on Moscow’s two leading energy companies—Rosneft and Lukoil. According to preliminary tanker data reviewed by The Indian Express, Russian oil flows to India averaged just 1.19 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week ending October 27, down from nearly 1.95 million bpd over the prior two weeks. These sanctions, announced on October 22, are part of Washington’s broader campaign to limit Moscow’s revenue amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The measures block the operations of Rosneft and Lukoil, along with their subsidiaries, ahead…

November 2, 2025, marked a golden chapter in Indian cricket as the women’s team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy, ending a 52-year-long wait for global glory. Under the composed leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India triumphed over South Africa at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium in a high-intensity final that had fans on edge until the last moment. After heavy rains delayed the start, South Africa opted to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the conditions. However, India’s opening pair, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, turned the tide with an electric 104-run partnership—the second-highest stand ever in a World…

A remarkable milestone has been reached in the world of global entrepreneurship: three young men, all aged 22, have become the youngest self-made billionaires in history. The achievement is anchored in their company, Mercor, a San Francisco-based artificial-intelligence recruiting platform valued at around $10 billion after a $350 million funding round. Among these founders are two Indian-American former high-school classmates: Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha. The pair attended the same all-boys secondary school, where they excelled on the debate team and made history by winning all three major national policy-debate tournaments in a single year. Hiremath later enrolled at Harvard…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Friday by paying homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar. The tribute came on the occasion of Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, with the Prime Minister highlighting the Iron Man’s unparalleled contribution to the unification of India and his enduring message of national integrity. Arriving early in the morning, PM Modi offered prayers and floral tributes at the world’s tallest statue, located along the Narmada River. He also witnessed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade and led the oath of unity ceremony, reaffirming India’s commitment to…