A Landmark Move to Build Critical Magnet Capabilities The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a landmark ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)—a strategic industrial segment where India has long been dependent on imports. The initiative seeks to create an integrated REPM manufacturing ecosystem…
The leadership tussle within Karnataka’s Congress government has escalated into a full-blown political contest, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at its center. The simmering rivalry surfaced publicly after Shivakumar confirmed the existence of a “secret deal” involving several senior leaders on power-sharing, though he declined to reveal details to avoid weakening the party. Siddaramaiah,…
A Historic Defense Initiative Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special supplementary defense budget of approximately $40 billion, designed to strengthen the island’s military capabilities in the face of escalating threats from China. The plan, detailed in an op-ed for The Washington Post, aims to finance significant arms acquisitions, primarily from the United States, and…
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear multiple petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and Bihar. The SIR process, designed to update and verify voters’ lists rapidly, has triggered debates over legality, administrative feasibility, and potential violations of constitutional rights. The…
A Strategic Negotiation Unfolds The Trump administration is negotiating a landmark trade agreement with Taiwan aimed at boosting American investment while addressing the urgent need for skilled domestic workers in high-tech sectors. Central to the talks is TSMC’s historic $165 billion commitment to establish semiconductor operations in the United States—the largest direct foreign investment in US history. The deal…
In November 2025, Tata Motors revived its legendary Sierra nameplate with the launch of a mid-sized SUV aimed at India’s competitive SUV segment. The Sierra, absent from the market since 2003, re-emerges blending rugged, iconic styling with modern technological features. Highlights include ventilated and powered front seats, dual-zone climate control, 360-degree camera views, air purifiers, wireless charging,…
A Morning Rally That Energised Dalal Street On November 26, 2025, Indian equity markets opened with remarkable strength, propelling the S&P BSE Sensex up 751.75 points to 85,338.76 and the Nifty50 up 237.25 points to 26,122.05 by mid-morning. The nearly 1% rise spanned large-, mid-, and small-cap segments, signalling a broad-based surge rather than a narrow…
A Claim That Shook Washington The US H-1B visa program—long the backbone of America’s skilled immigration pipeline—has been thrust into controversy following explosive allegations of large-scale fraud linked to the US Consulate in Chennai. Economist and former US Representative Dr. Dave Brat claimed that the consular district covering Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana processed nearly 220,000…
A quiet northwest Delhi Lane turned horrific when a six-year-old boy was savaged by a neighbour’s Pitbull in Prem Nagar. CCTV footage shows the child playing outside moments before the dog broke free from its enclosure, lunged at him, tore off his right ear, and inflicted multiple deep wounds on his head. Adults rushed in, but the…
The hoisting of the saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya marked a monumental milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the ceremonial Dhwaj Arohan on November 25, 2025. Performed on Vivah Panchami—symbolizing the divine union of Lord Ram and Sita—the event carried deep spiritual resonance. The 22-by-11-foot, 11-kilogram flag, adorned…
