The Oxford Union Debate Incident On November 27, 2025, a high-profile Oxford Union debate titled “India’s Policy Towards Pakistan is a Populist Strategy Sold as Security Policy” ended in confusion and controversy. The debate, meant to feature Indian and Pakistani representatives facing off in a parliamentary-style forum, was abruptly canceled, triggering a heated narrative clash over responsibility. Initially,…
A grand destination wedding at Udaipur’s Taj Aravalli Resort in November 2024—marked by opulent décor, luxury car fleets, and high-end hospitality—has now unraveled into one of India’s most startling money-laundering cases. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), while probing illegal betting networks, discovered that more than ₹1 crore used to fund the ceremony of Gujarat youth political figure Aditya Zula…
On 28 November 2025, Airbus triggered the largest recall in its 55-year history, ordering an immediate software rollback across 6,000 A320-family aircraft worldwide. The emergency directive followed confirmation that intense solar radiation had corrupted ELAC-2 flight-control logic, causing uncommanded elevator and aileron inputs. The incident that exposed the flaw—a JetBlue A320’s sudden nosedive on the Cancun–Newark route on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Udupi on November 28, 2025—his first in his third term—became a profound blend of spiritual devotion, cultural reaffirmation, and political signaling. Greeted by massive crowds during a vibrant 20-minute roadshow, Modi’s entry into the temple town was marked by chants, flower showers, and an ambience reminiscent of a mass…
Restarting Air Corridors India and Afghanistan are set to resume direct air cargo flights from Delhi and Amritsar to Kabul, bypassing Pakistan’s airspace restrictions and border closures imposed after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. Announced during Afghan Commerce Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi’s five-day visit to New Delhi in November 2025, the corridor aims to facilitate the…
Researchers at IIT Delhi, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh from the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, have developed mosquito-repellent detergents in both powder and liquid forms. Designed to make everyday fabrics naturally unattractive to mosquitoes, these detergents offer a durable layer of protection against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. Unlike conventional repellents, this…
A Visit Framing a New Geopolitical Chapter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State Visit to India on December 4–5, 2025, for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit marks a pivotal moment in the long-standing partnership between the two nations. His first visit since 2021—before the Ukraine conflict altered global geopolitics—resonates as a reaffirmation of bilateral resilience. During…
Rapid Retail Momentum Apple’s swift retail expansion in India continues with the opening of its newest store in Noida on December 11, 2025. Situated in the DLF Mall of India, the outlet stands out with a peacock-inspired architectural design—a deliberate nod to India’s national bird and a symbol of Apple’s increasing localization. This Noida launch marks Apple’s…
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,…
