Author: News Desk
More than 1 million Indian nationals in Canada, including students, temporary workers and their families, could soon lose their legal immigration status under new changes to Canadian temporary residency rules. The shift has sparked concern among migrant communities and experts, who warn that strict residency conditions, tightened work permit regulations and rising application backlogs may push many Indians into precarious situations. Under the revised framework, individuals who fail to extend or transition their temporary visas within specified timelines may be rendered out of status, affecting access to employment, healthcare, education and travel rights. Critics argue that the policy shift disproportionately impacts Indian nationals, who represent one…
The Indian government has given approval to 22 electronics parts manufacturing projects involving a total investment of ₹42,000 crore, aiming to bolster domestic production, reduce import dependence and accelerate technology-led growth. The approvals span strategic components for sectors such as mobile phones, automotive electronics, semiconductors, industrial equipment and consumer electronics, reflecting a diversified push to deepen India’s electronics ecosystem. These projects are sanctioned under key government schemes including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme and the Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EPC) scheme, which incentivise large-scale manufacturing and attract global and domestic players to set up facilities in India. Officials said the investment wave is expected to create significant employment opportunities, enhance skill…
The Adani Group’s Chief Financial Officer Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh has described the conglomerate’s extensive asset base as a “sacred trust” with a responsibility to drive India’s economic progress over the next decade. Speaking in a strategic address, the CFO highlighted how Adani’s diversified portfolio, spanning ports, energy, airports, data centres, airports, roads and renewables, forms the backbone of critical infrastructure that can support national development goals and create widespread value. According to the CFO, the idea of assets as a sacred trust reflects a commitment to responsible stewardship, long-term vision and societal impact rather than short-term gains. By aligning business growth with national priorities such as energy security, connectivity and…
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has issued a strong and clear warning to Pakistan, emphasising that terrorism and cooperation on water sharing cannot coexist. Speaking on bilateral relations, Jaishankar stated that while India remains committed to diplomatic engagement, meaningful progress on issues like the Indus Waters Treaty and water distribution depends on Pakistan’s actions against cross-border terrorism. “We cannot discuss matters like terrorism and water sharing in the same breath,” Jaishankar said, underscoring that peace and security are preconditions for cooperation on all other fronts. India’s position is that ongoing terror activities orchestrated from Pakistani soil continue to undermine trust and impede progress in bilateral dialogue. Jaishankar’s…
Former mobile phone giant Nokia has pulled off a dramatic turnaround, evolving from a struggling handset maker, once eclipsed by the launch of Apple’s iPhone, into a key player in telecom infrastructure and AI-focused technology. After selling its mobile devices division in 2014, the Finnish company refocused on network equipment, optical technology and cloud-connected infrastructure. Its strategic pivot culminated in a $1 billion investment from Nvidia in 2025, anchoring a partnership to embed advanced AI capabilities into next-generation telecom networks and data-centre systems. Analysts say Nokia’s resilience lies in its ability to continually adapt its core capabilities, pivoting from early mobile dominance to…
A prominent gig workers’ union has pushed back against claims made by Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal regarding the earnings and benefits of the company’s delivery partners, in a move that highlights ongoing tensions in India’s rapidly evolving gig economy. Goyal had earlier stated that Zomato delivery partners earn competitive pay and enjoy various benefits. However, the union disputed several of these assertions, noting that many delivery workers lack access to paid leave, comprehensive accident coverage, and other essential protections. The union’s fact check suggests that actual take-home earnings and worker welfare vary significantly across cities and shifts, and that the platform’s current support structures may not…
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has written an open letter to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, raising alarm over the expanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and China and warning that Beijing could deploy Chinese military forces in Balochistan in the coming months. The letter, dated January 1, 2026, highlights concerns that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship infrastructure initiative, has entered its final phase, creating conditions that could facilitate a permanent Chinese military presence in the resource-rich and restive province. Mir Yar Baloch described continued Pakistan control over Balochistan as involving decades of repression, state-sponsored violence and human rights abuses, and argued that lack of support for…
China has publicly acknowledged India’s achievement in overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, a milestone driven by India’s sustained growth momentum and demographic advantages. In remarks reported by state media, Chinese officials highlighted that true economic strength comes from structural reforms, productivity improvements and long-term development strategies, factors India has prioritised in recent years amid rapid expansion. India’s ascent in global GDP rankings reflects robust performance across key sectors such as services, manufacturing, technology and digital adoption, as well as ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing ease of doing business and attracting investment. Economists point to strong domestic demand, export resilience and policy support as critical…
Edward Nathan Varghese, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H), has made history by securing the highest placement package ever offered at the institute, a staggering ₹2.5 crore per annum. The offer comes from Optiver, a Netherlands-based global trading firm, where Varghese will join as a software engineer starting in July 2026 after converting his two-month summer internship into a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO). At just 21 years old, Varghese outshined peers in a competitive placement season, securing this remarkable offer through his first and only interview during the cycle. Born in Hyderabad and raised partly in Bengaluru, he credits his success to…
The Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that nearly all Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation at the time of their withdrawal announcement have been returned to the banking system. According to RBI data, 98.41 percent of these high-value notes have been deposited since the central bank announced their withdrawal on May 19, 2023. At that time, Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 3.56 lakh crore were in circulation. By December 31, 2025, the total value of these notes in circulation had dropped dramatically to just Rs 5,669 crore. The RBI provided multiple channels for returning the notes. All bank branches across…