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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering efforts to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition in the face of the nation’s authoritarian oppression. In a highly publicized dedication, Machado devoted the award both to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Donald Trump, explicitly citing his “decisive support” for her cause and their struggle. In a statement shared on X, Machado wrote: “This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.” She added, “We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever,…

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Monday that India’s electric vehicle (EV) market ranks third globally, with a market size of ₹22 lakh crore. He urged automobile manufacturers to strive to make India the global leader in EVs within the next five years, highlighting hydrogen as the fuel of the future and stressing the importance of developing domestic alternatives to imports through knowledge and technology. Focus on Research and Education Speaking at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025, Gadkari emphasized the role of futuristic vision and research-based education in India’s growth. He called on higher education institutions to conduct region-specific research to address local challenges, stating, “Need-based,…

Gautam Adani, the Indian industrial magnate, commands a vast and highly diversified portfolio that underpins his staggering ₹50 lakh crore net worth. His core assets are strategically placed across critical sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, aviation, and strategic urban development. At the heart of this empire is his flagship entity, Adani Enterprises (AEL), where he holds approximately 49.7%. AEL serves as the group’s incubator, spanning vital industries such as energy, ports, data centers, and defence, ensuring continuous expansion and dominance. His vision extends to strategic urban projects like the Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai, recognized as Asia’s largest urban renewal initiative, involving investments close to ₹28,000 crore. Essential to his logistics…

Britain has finalized a £350-million deal to supply lightweight multirole missile (LMM) systems to the Indian Army. The agreement was announced during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai and is part of efforts to strengthen a broader complex weapons partnership between the two nations. Details of the Missile Supply The contract involves the delivery of air defence missiles and launchers manufactured by Thales in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The deal will support India’s air defence capabilities and aims to meet both current and future requirements of India’s defence ministry. The agreement also benefits the British defence industry, securing around 700 jobs at the Thales factory, which currently produces the same systems for Ukraine. The deal is seen…

Delhi-based Rusk Media, a fast-rising digital entertainment startup known for its Gen Z and Alpha-targeted content, has successfully raised ₹103 crore in its Series B funding round. The round was led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from InfoEdge Ventures, LC Nueva, Woori Venture Partners, and internal investors. Founded in 2019, Rusk Media has emerged as one of India’s leading full-stack content companies, producing, distributing, and monetizing youth-centric digital entertainment across YouTube, OTT, and social platforms. The company is best known for hit titles such as “Alisha,” “Minus One,” and “The Office Canteen,” which have attracted millions of views and strong community engagement online. With this fresh capital infusion, Rusk…

The Raymond Group is set to establish two global manufacturing units in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, with a total investment of around ₹1,000 crore. The projects aim to strengthen the company’s presence in the aerospace and automotive sectors. The aerospace unit will be located at Gudipalli, while the automotive facility will come up at Tekulodu. The combined projects will receive government incentives totaling ₹695 crore and are expected to create approximately 5,400 jobs. Government Approvals and Incentives The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has cleared the proposals submitted by the company. For the automotive unit, the state has approved incentives…

Bosch has taken a significant step toward climate-friendly logistics by putting a fuel-cell electric truck into operation at its Nuremberg plant. The truck uses Bosch’s own Fuel-Cell Power Module (FCPM), recently nominated for the German President’s Future Prize, to operate completely electrically by converting hydrogen and oxygen into water and electricity. When powered with renewable hydrogen, the truck’s powertrain becomes climate neutral. Plant manager Alexander Weichsel highlighted that this deployment is part of Bosch’s effort to reduce emissions in logistics and to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen technology in real-world operations. The truck primarily transports products within the plant and is expected to cover 12,000 kilometers per year.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that nine leading British universities will establish campuses in India. The University of Southampton has already inaugurated its Gurugram campus, welcoming its first batch of students. This move represents a major step in India-UK educational collaboration and aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020, aiming to provide Indian students access to world-class education without leaving the country. Expanding Access to Global Education Five prestigious UK universities have committed to opening campuses in major Indian cities. Alongside Southampton: These campuses are designed to promote collaborative research, strengthen academia-industry partnerships, and enhance skill development and innovation. Strengthening India-UK Relations British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited India…

Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in India for a week of high-level talks, marking the Taliban’s highest-level visit since taking power in 2021. Muttaqi has met India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and other officials to discuss diplomatic, trade, and economic ties during an eight-day stay. The visit highlights a pragmatic shift in India’s Afghan policy, with India and the Taliban working to strengthen bilateral engagement despite no formal recognition of the Taliban government. Context of the Visit Muttaqi, traveling under a temporary UN-sanction exemption, arrived from Russia, the only country fully recognizing the Taliban. The visit comes amid strained relations between Pakistan and the Taliban, offering India an opportunity…

India’s richest are facing a tougher financial environment this year. According to Forbes, the combined net worth of the country’s 100 wealthiest declined by $100 billion, a 9% drop, bringing total wealth to around $1 trillion. The decline reflects multiple pressures: a weaker rupee, softening global demand, and volatility in tech, infrastructure, and energy markets. Mukesh Ambani Retains Top Spot Mukesh Ambani remains India’s richest individual, despite a loss of nearly $14.5 billion, with a current net worth of $105 billion. Following closely is Gautam Adani, with $92 billion in assets. Other notable billionaires in the top ten include: Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, also makes the list with a net worth of $6 billion. The rankings reflect…