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Zoho Corporation founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu is personally leading a new round of hiring as Zoho Mail, the company’s flagship email service, edges close to the $100 million annual revenue mark. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vembu shared that over 70% of Zoho Mail’s business now comes from international markets, reflecting the platform’s steady global expansion. Building a Math-Driven TeamVembu said he is looking for individuals with strong mathematical and analytical skills to join Zoho’s growing R&D and technical teams. “We need strong mathematical talent. If you’re not intimidated by equations, please ping me,” he wrote, hinting that he remains hands-on in shaping the company’s…

India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-7R, marks a major leap in the country’s maritime security and defence communication systems. Launched on November 2, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket, this mission reinforces India’s growing focus on technological self-reliance and space-based defence infrastructure. Built for Naval PowerWeighing 4,400 kg, GSAT-7R is the heaviest communication satellite India has launched into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit from its own soil. Designed and developed entirely by ISRO, it is the successor to GSAT-7 “Rukmini”, India’s first dedicated military satellite launched in 2013. While Rukmini transformed naval communications by linking ships and command centres across the Arabian Sea and Bay…

The Indian Navy is set to commission the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, the SVL Ikshak, at the Naval Base in Kochi on 6 November 2025. Present at the ceremony will be Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata, Ikshak marks a landmark in India’s drive for maritime self-reliance, with over 80% of its content sourced domestically under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The vessel’s primary mission will be hydrographic surveying, mapping ports, harbours, navigational channels and underwater terrain both in coastal waters and the deep sea.…

India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has completed a successful trial run, reaching a top speed of 180 kmph on the Sawai Madhopur–Kota–Nagda section, according to the West Central Railway zone. The achievement marks a major step in Indian Railways’ efforts under Mission Gati Shakti to boost both speed and efficiency across the national network. Designed and Built by BEML Developed by BEML Limited, the Vande Bharat Sleeper features a stainless steel body, advanced crashworthy design, and reinforced safety elements like crash buffers and couplers to protect passengers during impact. The train also meets the highest fire safety standard — EN45545 HL3…

The Indian women’s cricket team had a special surprise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they met him in New Delhi on Wednesday, November 5. The World Cup winners presented him with a jersey signed by every player, carrying the name NaMo 1 as a mark of respect and appreciation. PM Modi hosted the triumphant squad at his residence to celebrate their historic Women’s World Cup victory. True to his tradition of meeting athletes who bring glory to the country, he welcomed captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates and listened to their stories from a campaign that ended years of…

Microsoft will restart hiring after its 228,000 employees complete a year-long AI training program, CEO Satya Nadella announced, giving the first clear timeline for ending a hiring freeze that led to over 15,000 job cuts in 2025. The company laid off 9,000 workers in July, its largest single reduction this year, following additional cuts in January, May, and June. Nadella has emphasized that employees must “unlearn and relearn” their roles using AI tools before new hires are approved. This represents a sharp shift from fiscal 2022, when Microsoft grew its workforce by 22% before the AI-driven slowdown. Nadella told investor…

Russia has offered to share technology for its Kh-69 stealth subsonic cruise missile to equip India’s Su-30MKI fighters. The proposal, first made at Aero India 2025, could include local production in India if orders are large enough. The Kh-69 is a modern upgrade of the Kh-59 missile, with a 400 km range, 310 kg warhead, and a low-radar airframe that flies close to terrain to avoid air defenses. It uses advanced guidance combining satellite, inertial, and electro-optical systems, making it suitable for precise strikes on command centers, airfields, and other critical targets. It has been combat-tested in Ukraine since 2022.…

Saudi Arabia has officially opened registration for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) for pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries via the Nusuk Hajj platform. The fully digital system allows direct registration without intermediaries, enabling users to create accounts, upload documents, and include up to seven family members. Guides can also apply through the same platform. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned against unauthorised services, stressing that only licensed providers are permitted. Eligible pilgrims can now register directly through Nusuk Hajj, eliminating the need for external agents and ensuring a secure, official process. Registration began on 15 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to…

India’s naval power is growing rapidly, with a new indigenous warship or submarine joining the fleet every 40 days, according to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Speaking at the India Defence Conclave, he said the Navy’s priority is to strengthen self-reliance and build sovereign capabilities to meet evolving maritime challenges. The Navy currently operates around 145 warships and submarines and aims to expand to over 200 by 2035. All 52 vessels currently under construction are being built in Indian shipyards. Admiral Tripathi said the Navy’s vision is to extend self-reliance down to the component level and become…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday sought to ease concerns that the privatisation of public sector banks would harm financial inclusion or weaken national interest. Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee Valedictory Lecture at the Delhi School of Economics, she said that the 1969 bank nationalisation, while politically significant, did not fully achieve its intended goals. It helped promote priority sector lending and expand government-led programmes, but she argued that government control had also made public sector banks less professional and efficient. “Even after five decades of nationalisation, the objectives were not entirely met,” she said. “Once we professionalised the banks,…