A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 16th to 31st October,2025
A FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER 16th to 31st October,2025
Pivoting to Power: A Strategic Framework for India’s Geoeconomic Sovereignty
Pivoting to Power: A Strategic Framework for India’s Geoeconomic Sovereignty Murali Sundaram Technology Consultant Executive Summary The imposition of escalating trade tariffs by the United States represents a significant external shock to the Indian economy, threatening key export sectors and challenging established growth models. However, viewing this development solely as a threat would be…
INDIA SEES MASSIVE JUMP IN JOB CREATION 172 MILLION NEW JOBS CREATED IN LAST DECADE
INDIA SEES MASSIVE JUMP IN JOB CREATION 172 MILLION NEW JOBS CREATED IN LAST DECADE New Delhi, October 23, 2024 – In a significant boost to the country’s economy, India has created approximately 172 million new jobs in the last decade, from 2014 to 2024. This growth has been driven mainly by the services,…
Rajnath & CM Yogi to Flag Off First BrahMos Missile Batch From Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the Lucknow unit. This facility part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor handles end-to-end missile manufacturing. The event also includes inaugurating the booster building and showcasing missile systems. Read More…
India Eyes 100% Self-Reliant Defence Production: Rajnath Singh
At the inauguration of new production lines for Tejas and HTT-40 in Nashik, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh affirmed India’s ambition to move from 65% domestic defence manufacturing to full self-reliance. He warned that import dependency creates strategic vulnerabilities and pledged fiscal and policy support. Read More…
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 3rd LCA Mk 1A & 2nd HTT-40 Production Lines at HAL Nashik
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated HAL Nashik’s third production line for LCA Tejas Mk 1A and second line for HTT-40, flagging off the first locally built Mk 1A. He described the milestone as emblematic of India’s growing defence self-reliance and pledged to push for 100 % indigenous manufacturing. Read More…
India to Host First Global South AI Summit in 2026; Rishi Sunak Invited
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw invited former UK PM Rishi Sunak to the AI Impact Summit 2026, set for February in New Delhi. Announced by PM Modi, the summit will be the Global South’s first major AI forum, aiming to drive responsible innovation, inclusive growth, and global cooperation in emerging technologies. Read More…
Paytm AI Soundbox Unveiled as India’s First Intelligent Payment Assistant
At GFF 2025, Paytm launched its AI Soundbox, a multilingual smart assistant for small businesses. CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma called it a leap beyond payments—like a smartphone for merchants. The device offers real-time insights and global recognition, marking India’s entry into the intelligence revolution in inclusive fintech innovation. Read More…
Perplexity Launches Interactive AI Tool for Language Learning
Perplexity unveiled a new AI-powered language learning feature, offering immersive, card-based experiences beyond text. CEO Aravind Srinivas showcased its real-world utility for travelers, with dynamic phrase generation for scenarios like a trip to Korea. The tool aims to make mastering foreign languages more engaging for learners and global explorers. Read More…
Political crisis in France eases for now as prime minister survives no-confidence vote
France’s latest political crisis eased — for now — when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two consecutive no-confidence votes on Thursday, averting another government collapse and giving President Emmanuel Macron a respite before an even tougher fight over the national budget. The immediate danger may have receded but the core problem is still very much…