๐ŸŽ™ The Daily Show with Shashaank Malik โ€” Indiaโ€™s daily commentary live show on business, politics and culture.

Iโ€™m Shashaank Malik, 2nd-year MBA student in International Business at Delhi School of Economics, bringing you sharp, clear insights on the news that shapes Indiaโ€™s economy, governance, and society.

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Shashaank Malik

๐ŸŒŠ India to Build Its Largest Hydropower Dam on Siang River ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿš€ Game-changing move! India is set to construct its largest hydropower project, the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), in Arunachal Pradesh with a massive โ‚น1.13 lakh crore investment. ๐Ÿ’กโšก

Key Highlights:
๐ŸŒŸ 11,000 MW power generation capacity
๐ŸŒŸ Protects against flood risks caused by upstream water releases from China
๐ŸŒŸ Ensures consistent river flow, safeguarding livelihoods and ecosystems ๐ŸŒฑ

Why now?
๐Ÿ’ง China is building the worldโ€™s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, threatening water availability in India. This project is Indiaโ€™s strategic response to preserve the natural flow of the Siang River and support the regionโ€™s communities.

๐Ÿ“ข The project will include community consultations to address displacement concerns and environmental impact. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized its importance for national security and sustainable development.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s your take on this ambitious hydropower move? Share your thoughts below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#India #Hydropower #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Development #Infrastructure

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŒ‰ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Second Arch Bridge of Coastal Road ๐ŸŒ‰

๐Ÿš€ Big milestone for Mumbaiโ€™s infrastructure!
Today marks the inauguration of the southbound bowstring arch bridge, connecting the Mumbai Coastal Road to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

โœจ Key highlights:
โœ… Seamless connectivity between South Mumbai and the western suburbs
โœ… Travel time reduced from 45 minutes to just 10 minutes!
โœ… A design optimized for both commuters and the fishing community

๐Ÿ‘ Kudos to everyone involved in making this vision a reality! This project is a step forward in transforming Mumbai into a more accessible and efficient city.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What do you think about this new addition to Mumbaiโ€™s skyline? Share your thoughts below! โฌ‡๏ธ

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐Ÿ’ผ India Exploring Trade Deal with the US! ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ” Whatโ€™s Happening?
India is evaluating a major trade deal with the United States, focusing on:
โœ… Cutting tariffs on U.S. products like bourbon whiskey, pecan nuts, and motorcycles.
โœ… Increasing imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), defense equipment, and more.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why Does It Matter?
This move aims to:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Address a $32 billion trade surplus with the U.S.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Strengthen Indiaโ€™s position as a key trade partner amidst global tensions.

๐ŸŒ Broader Impacts
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India is positioning itself as a manufacturing hub, offering alternatives to China.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ High-level talks between PM Modi and President Trump are in the works for February.

๐Ÿค” What are your thoughts on this potential deal?
Drop your insights below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#IndiaTrade #USIndiaRelations #Economy #GlobalTrade #indianeconomy #indiaustrade

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŽฏ โ€œOpen to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Acquiring TikTok!โ€ ๐Ÿš€

๐ŸŒŸ Big news on the global tech front! ๐ŸŒŸ
US President Donald Trump has recently expressed openness to the idea of TikTok being acquired by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison.

๐Ÿ’ก With TikTokโ€™s future in the US hanging in the balance, this statement adds a new twist to the platformโ€™s journey. Could this be the move that reshapes the social media landscape? ๐Ÿค”

Hereโ€™s what we know so far:
โœ… Trump announced a 75-day reprieve for TikTok to find a US buyer.
โœ… Names like Musk, Larry Ellison, and even MrBeast (YouTube star) are making waves as potential buyers.
โœ… The US is also boosting AI infrastructure with a $500B Stargate investment.

What are your thoughts? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Should a tech visionary like Musk take the reins, or is there another ideal buyer? Letโ€™s discuss in the comments below!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Donโ€™t forget to share your insights or DM me if youโ€™d like to explore opportunities in this evolving tech space!

#TechNews #TikTok #donaldtrump #ElonMusk #LarryEllison

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐Ÿ“ข Reliance Jio Launches โ€˜JioCoinโ€™: A Game-Changer in Web3 & Blockchain! ๐Ÿš€

๐ŸŒ Reliance Jio takes a bold step into the future of digital innovation with the official launch of JioCoin, developed in collaboration with Polygon Labs.

๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what you need to know:
๐Ÿ”น Utility Token: Designed for Jioโ€™s ecosystem (payments, e-commerce, and more).
๐Ÿ”น Earn Rewards: Users of Jio apps like JioCinema & MyJio can earn JioCoins.
๐Ÿ”น Web3 Integration: Enhanced by Polygonโ€™s Layer 2 technology.

๐Ÿ’ณ Future Potential: Use JioCoins for mobile recharges, bill payments, and beyond!

This move redefines how blockchain can integrate with our daily lives. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“ What are your thoughts on Jioโ€™s entry into Web3? Share below! โฌ‡๏ธ
#Blockchain #Web3 #JioCoin #RelianceJio #Innovation #Tech

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŒŸ Noida-based Dixon Technologies in Talks for $3 Billion Display Manufacturing Facility! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

๐Ÿš€ Big News Alert!
Dixon Technologies, one of Indiaโ€™s leading electronics manufacturers, is taking a giant leap towards strengthening the countryโ€™s manufacturing ecosystem. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s cooking:

๐Ÿ“Œ $3 Billion Investment: In collaboration with a global tech partner, Dixon plans to set up a cutting-edge display fab facility in India.
๐Ÿ“Œ Reducing Import Dependency: This move will localize the production of displays used in mobile phones, IT hardware, and consumer electronics.
๐Ÿ“Œ Government Support: Leveraging incentives under the upcoming ISM 2.0 scheme to make this dream a reality.
๐Ÿ“Œ Scaling Smartphone Exports: Dixon also aims to export 3 million smartphones, generating up to โ‚น1,800 crore in revenue next month!

๐ŸŒ This initiative reflects a bold vision to position India as a global hub for electronics manufacturing.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What do you think about Indiaโ€™s rise in tech manufacturing? Share your thoughts below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#MakeInIndia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ #ManufacturingExcellence #Innovation #Electronics #TechnologyLeadership #DixonTechnologies

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŒŸ HSBC India Expands Horizons with 20 New Branches!* ๐ŸŒŸ



๐Ÿš€ Big news! HSBC India has received the green light from the *Reserve Bank of India (RBI)* to open *20 new branches* across key cities! ๐Ÿฆ



๐Ÿ“ *Where are these new branches coming?*

- ๐Ÿ™ Cities like *Amritsar, Bhopal, Dehradun, Navi Mumbai, Patna,* and many more will soon see an HSBC branch!

- Aiming to serve affluent, high-net-worth, and globally mobile Indians ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ผ



๐Ÿ’ก *Why does this matter?*

This move highlights HSBC's renewed commitment to India's booming wealth market ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ฐ, with projections of ultra-high-net-worth individuals growing *50% by 2028*!



๐Ÿ›  Key efforts include:

1๏ธโƒฃ Launching *Global Private Banking* in 2023 โœจ

2๏ธโƒฃ Acquiring *L&T Investment Management* in 2022 ๐Ÿ“Š

3๏ธโƒฃ Expanding their *Premier Banking proposition* in 2024 ๐Ÿฆ



๐Ÿ’ฌ "India is an important market for us," says Sandeep Batra, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC India.



๐ŸŒŸ With this expansion, HSBC is set to play a key role in India's evolving financial landscape! ๐ŸŒŸ



๐Ÿ”— Stay tuned for more updates!



#ReserveBankofIndia #RBI #HSBCIndia #WealthManagement #BankingInnovation #IndiaGrowth

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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India Finalizing $450 Million BrahMos Missile Deal with Indonesia ๐Ÿš€

In a groundbreaking move, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India is finalizing a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia. This makes Indonesia the second ASEAN nation, after ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ the Philippines, to acquire this advanced missile system.

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Highlights:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Strategic Partnership: Discussions began in 2020 between Indiaโ€™s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesiaโ€™s Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Upcoming Announcement: Expected during Indonesiaโ€™s President Subiantoโ€™s visit to India on Republic Day, January 26, 2025.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Financial Support: India may extend a loan via the State Bank of India to facilitate the deal.

โšก About the BrahMos Missile:
โ€ข ๐ŸŒŸ Jointly developed by Indiaโ€™s DRDO and Russiaโ€™s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ’จ Speed: Mach 2.8 (almost 3 times the speed of sound!).
โ€ข ๐ŸŽฏ Range: 290 km with precision strikes.
โ€ข ๐ŸŒŠ Versatile: Can be launched from land, sea, air, and sub-sea platforms.

๐ŸŒ Strategic Implications:
This deal strengthens Indiaโ€™s role as a global defense exporter and enhances ties with Southeast Asian nations. For Indonesia, the BrahMos will significantly boost defense capabilities, especially in safeguarding critical maritime routes and addressing regional security challenges.

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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๐ŸŒŸ Torrent Powerโ€™s โ‚น18,000 Crore Investment in Madhya Pradesh ๐ŸŒŸ

โšก Big News in the Power Sector! โšก
Torrent Power Limited is all set to invest โ‚น18,000 crore to establish a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. Hereโ€™s what you need to know:

โœ… Investment Amount: โ‚น18,000 crore
โœ… Location: Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
โœ… Capacity: 1,600 MW Thermal Power Plant
โœ… Employment Opportunities: 7,000+ jobs (direct & indirect)
โœ… Why MP?:
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Industry-friendly policies
๐Ÿ“ˆ Efficient approval processes
๐Ÿš› Robust infrastructure

๐ŸŒ This investment aligns with Torrent Powerโ€™s vision for a sustainable future. The company has also committed to:
๐Ÿ”‹ Adding 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
๐Ÿ’ก Establishing a green ammonia production facility

๐Ÿ‘ A big win for Madhya Pradesh and the energy sector!

What are your thoughts on this massive project? ๐Ÿ’ฌ
#TorrentPower #EnergyInvestment #MadhyaPradesh #ThermalPower #Sustainability #Infrastructure

9 months ago | [YT] | 0

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๐Ÿš€ Indiaโ€™s Space Mission Gets a Major Boost! ๐ŸŒŒ

The Union Cabinet has approved a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota with an investment of โ‚น3,985 crore! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

๐Ÿ”ญ Why This Matters:
โœจ Supports cutting-edge Next Generation Launch Vehicles (NGLVs) and advanced configurations.
โœจ Acts as a backup for the Second Launch Pad, ensuring readiness for human spaceflight missions like Gaganyaan.
โœจ Paves the way for ambitious goals like the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and an Indian crewed lunar landing by 2040! ๐ŸŒ•

๐Ÿ“… Timeline: To be completed in just 48 months โณ

This move strengthens Indiaโ€™s position in global space exploration, enabling more frequent launches and fostering innovation. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ’ก Share your thoughts on this exciting development in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡

#IndiaInSpace #ISRO #Innovation #unioncabinet #satishdhawanspacecentre #thirdlaunchpad

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