BMW Ignites Qatar’s Art Scene with Hockney’s Iconic Art Car at Inaugural Art Basel
BMW marked a cultural milestone by unveiling David Hockney’s legendary 1995 BMW Art Car at the debut Art Basel Qatar, running February 5-7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha. As the event’s global Associate Partner, BMW elevated the experience through Alfardan Automobiles’ premium VIP fleet and a dedicated BMW Lounge at M7
Beware of Fake I4C Letters Threatening Arrest
Scammers are using forged letters claiming to be from India’s Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to intimidate people with false allegations and demands for replies to avoid arrest warrants. These are part of a widespread “Digital Arrest Scam” where fraudsters create panic to extract personal information or money. Official
Explosive SpaceX-xAI Merger Unleashes $1.25 Trillion Powerhouse
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired his AI startup xAI in a blockbuster deal, merging rockets, satellites, and cutting-edge AI into the world’s most ambitious innovation machine valued at $1.25 trillion. Musk hailed it as “the next book” in their missions, enabling space-based AI data centers powered by constant solar energy
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes 5 medical tourism hubs
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced plans to establish five regional hubs for medical tourism and proposed a Rs 10,000-crore allocation for the Biopharma Shakti programme over the next five years. Presenting the Union Budget, she said, “I propose to launch a scheme to support states in establishing five
Union Budget 2026: New Freight Corridor Links East-West for Green Cargo Movement
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major infrastructure boost in Union Budget 2026 with a new dedicated freight corridor connecting Dankuni in the East to Surat in the West. Environmentally Sustainable Logistics This east-west corridor promotes greener cargo transportation by shifting freight from roads to efficient rail networks, significantly cutting
Union Budget 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Scheme Boosts Container Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a landmark scheme in Union Budget 2026-27 to promote domestic container manufacturing, backed by ₹10,000 crore over five years. This strategic initiative aims to create a globally competitive ecosystem, reducing import reliance and strengthening logistics infrastructure. Building Global Competitiveness The scheme will foster end-to-end manufacturing
Union Budget 2026: Decisive Action Driving Atmanirbharta and Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s proactive approach in her Union Budget 2026 speech, declaring, “Our government has decisively and consistently chosen action over ambivalence.” This commitment underscores transformative governance focused on structural reforms and self-reliance. Structural Reforms and Fiscal Prudence Far-reaching structural reforms have been paired with fiscal
Union Budget 2026: Bold Roadmap for Accelerated Growth in Six Key Areas
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined a comprehensive strategy in her Union Budget 2026-27 speech to accelerate and sustain India’s economic momentum. She proposed targeted interventions across six pivotal areas, positioning the nation for robust manufacturing revival and inclusive prosperity. Scaling Manufacturing in Seven Strategic Sectors A major focus targets scaling
Union Budget 2026: Strategic Rare Earth and Chemical Production Boost
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced dedicated rare earth corridors for four mineral-rich states during her Union Budget 2026 presentation. This forward-looking initiative builds on the rare earth permanent magnets scheme launched in November 2025, targeting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to advance mining, processing, research, and manufacturing. Rare
Budget 2026: Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Powers India’s Tech Self-Reliance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 during her Union Budget 2026 speech, building on the success of ISM 1.0 that significantly expanded India’s semiconductor sector capabilities. This ambitious upgrade targets equipment production, materials development, full-stack design with indigenous IP, and fortified supply chains.
