Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that in the latest budget, the Indian government has reinforced support for MSMEs by doubling the loan guarantee cover to US$2.29 million.  Additionally, a customised credit card scheme has been introduced to facilitate access to working capital, addressing a long-standing challenge for smaller enterprises. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. In an effort to simplify regulations and enhance ease of doing business, the government has implemented the “Jan Vishwas Act”,…

India has solidified its position as the world’s premier launchpad for foreign satellites, with a record number of successful missions in the past decade, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the figures, since 2014, India has launched 398 foreign satellites, a staggering increase compared to just 35 in the preceding 35 years. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh also highlighted India’s growing dominance…

India has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fourth country to successfully complete a space docking operation. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), involved manoeuvring two spacecraft from a 15-metre hold point to a 3-metre range, culminating in a flawless spacecraft capture. The operation included smooth retraction and rigidisation to ensure stability, with post-docking tests confirming control of the two satellites as a…

One of the key projects has been the green hydrogen hub. The site is planned to set up a manufacturing facility to produce 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen and 7,500 tonnes of its derivatives such as green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel on a daily basis. The project, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, is expected to make India a world leader in this field and create 57,000 jobs.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi also laid the foundation stone for railway…

India will open Noida International Airport in the spring of 2025. According to the authorities, it will be the fourth largest in Asia. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media that the airport’s operation will improve the transport situation in the National Capital Region and the state of Uttar Pradesh. He said that the government is taking necessary steps to ensure smooth functioning of high quality infrastructure.…

The Indian government has introduced several measures to improve the healthcare system, including providing US$5.9 thousands in health insurance to all citizens above 70 years of age, irrespective of their income. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The source reports that there are also plans to create 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years to make the healthcare system more efficient. Under the Healthy India programme, a Rashtriya Poshan mission has been launched to…

On 19 April, India starts parliamentary elections, which will be held in seven stages over six weeks. The results of the voting will determine who will take 543 seats in the Lok Sabha (lower house). Among the favourites is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The party’s leader is incumbent Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third consecutive term. Opposing the BJP will be the I.N.D.I.A. alliance (The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), which includes 28 national and regional parties.…

On Friday, 22 March, terrorists opened fire with automatic weapons at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk. There was an explosion and a fire started in the building. Emergency services arrived at the scene and people were evacuated. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked doctors and wished recovery to the injured. They continue to provide medical and psychological assistance. According to the latest official data, 115 people have died. Words of support to the Russians…

The authorities now support 100,000 startups and 113 unicorn companies (firms whose capitalisation has exceeded US$1 billion in a short period of time) established in the country. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The startups are often related to innovative sectors such as financial technology, e-commerce, education technology and artificial intelligence. Earlier, India’s Minister of State for North Eastern Development Jitendra Singh highlighted Narendra Modi’s role in strengthening the country’s position in the economic arena. He…

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that with the government’s approval for the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, the country will further move towards technological self-reliance. “This will also ensure India emerges as a global hub in semiconductor manufacturing,” he stressed. The Indian government has approved the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing and assembly plants in the country with an investment of US$15.2 billion. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The first plant will be…