India Takes a Giant ‘LEAP’ Forward: Safran Opens World-Class Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad

India’s aviation sector marked a major milestone today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP aircraft engines. Located at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park near Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the centre represents a historic first: a global […]

India and Canada on the Brink of a Major US$2.8 Billion Uranium Deal — A New Era of Energy Cooperation

India and Canada are reportedly close to finalising a long-term uranium export agreement worth US$ 2.8 billion (₹24,982 crore) — a deal that could significantly strengthen India’s civil nuclear energy programme. This development comes at a time when both nations are seeking to revitalise economic and strategic ties, marking a fresh chapter in bilateral cooperation. […]

Why One NRI Woman Returned to India After 17 Years in the US – A Heartfelt Journey Home

After spending nearly two decades in the United States, Dhara — an Indian-American woman who moved abroad at the age of 15 — made the life-changing decision to return to India. Her story, shared through a series of candid Instagram videos, has resonated with thousands of NRIs who often weigh the emotional pull of home […]

Why NRIs Are Returning to India for Healthcare: Costs, Convenience & Better Access

More and more Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are choosing to return to India for medical treatment — drawn by faster access to care, significantly lower costs, and a growing network of good hospitals.  Consider the case of an NRI living abroad who needed timely diagnostics and treatment — foreign systems often involve long wait times and […]

“Your Passport Is Invalid”: The Disturbing Ordeal of an Indian Citizen in China

What happened On November 21, 2025, Prema Wangjom Thongdok — a UK-based Indian citizen originally from Arunachal Pradesh — arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport during a layover en route to Japan. What was meant to be a routine three-hour transit turned into a harrowing 18-hour ordeal. At the immigration queue, an official allegedly singled […]

AWS Marketplace Launches in India, Enabling Rupee Transactions for Cloud Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially expanded its AWS Marketplace to India, marking a major milestone for the country’s growing cloud ecosystem. With this rollout, customers in India can now purchase cloud-based software and services directly in Indian Rupees (INR). The expansion enables India-based sellers — including Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Consulting Partners — […]

India’s Deal Activity Hits Six-Quarter High with 999 Transactions Worth US$44.3 Billion: PwC India

India’s deal landscape witnessed a remarkable rebound in Q3 CY25, marking its strongest performance in six quarters, according to PwC India’s Deals at a Glance report. The quarter saw 999 transactions valued at ₹3,93,251 crore (US$44.3 billion) — up 13% in volume and a significant 64% in value compared to the previous quarter. Mergers and […]

India’s Festive Season Spending Soars to US$67.6 Billion After GST Cuts Ignite Demand

India’s month-long festive season witnessed a record-breaking surge in consumer spending, hitting an impressive US$67.6 billion (₹6,00,000 crore) between September 22 and October 21, according to Bizom data shared with Bloomberg. The rise — an 8.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase — came on the back of the government’s sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, which […]

Why Non-Resident Indians Are Flocking to Buy Homes in India

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) continue to make significant investments in India’s residential real-estate market despite the country’s complex tax and regulatory landscape. While frameworks such as the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and evolving tax regulations might seem like obstacles, they are increasingly viewed as manageable compliance costs rather than deterrents. A Clear and Transparent Regulatory […]

Crucial Payroll Tax Break for OPT Students May End Under New U.S. Bill

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate, the OPT Fair Tax Act, proposes ending the long-standing payroll tax exemption enjoyed by foreign students working under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. This change could significantly impact both students and employers. What the Bill Proposes The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code and […]