India News

In a major breakthrough against international drug syndicates, Indian agencies have successfully deported Salim Dola, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in D-Company’s narcotics operations. Picked up from Istanbul, Turkey, Dola was brought to Delhi in a coordinated operation involving global intelligence agencies. Authorities believe Dola was managing a transnational drug…

India’s Advait Greenergy has placed an order with China’s Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co (HKG:2582) for 43 MW of electrolyser assembly kits for a project that will help it ramp up its manufacturing capacity. Source link

MUMBAI/MILAN — Prada is launching a limited-edition range of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri footwear, less than a year ​after the Italian luxury group faced a backlash for ‌showcasing similar designs without crediting their origins. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Each pair will be…

India is home to 135 known bat species, but their natural history and ecology remain poorly understood, according to the first nationwide assessment of the country’s bats.   The report, developed by 36 experts from 27 institutions in India, was released by the nonprofit organizations Bat Conservation International (BCI) and the Nature Conservation…

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots. Source link

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group’s head of corporate social responsibility, said the initiative aims to support artisans by strengthening skills, preserving traditional knowledge and helping local communities sustain the craft. Tanu Kashyap, director general of National Institute of Fashion Technology, one of the collaborating institutions in India, added that the programme would also help promote traditional…