Daily trending news …
Foxconn’s new 300-acre iPhone assembly plant in Devanahalli near Bengaluru hired nearly 30,000 workers in 8-9 months – India’s fastest factory ramp-up. Dominated by 80% women aged 19-24, many first-time employees including migrants, the facility produces iPhone 16 and 17 Pro Max with 80% exports. ₹20,000 crore investment creates self-contained township with dorms, healthcare and meals. Peak capaci
A viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that the Finance Act 2025 abolished DA hikes, Dearness Relief, and 8th Pay Commission benefits for central government pensioners, causing widespread anxiety. PIB Fact Check debunked this as completely false, confirming pensioners will continue receiving pension revisions, biannual DR hikes for inflation.
Tamil Nadu emerged as India’s innovation leader in 2024-25 with 15,440 patent filings, capturing 23% of national total (66,673) and nearly doubling Karnataka’s 8,371. Achieving 61% year-on-year growth, the state outpaces Maharashtra (7,893), Uttar Pradesh (5,703) and Punjab (4,461). Excelling in deep-tech, electronics, manufacturing and applied research, Tamil Nadu transforms ideas into intellectu
L&T Finance emerged as 2025’s top NBFC performer with shares soaring 121% to ₹300, marking the biggest annual gain since 2012 amid market volatility. Sustained uptrend closed 10 of 11 months higher, fueling 230% five-year rally.
India’s automobile sector enters 2026 with optimism after 2025’s strong rebound, projecting 6-8% sales growth driven by GST rationalisation, lower interest rates and tax relief boosting affordability. Urban demand fuels passenger vehicles, SUVs dominate while CNG/electric options gain steadily. Rural incomes remain stable. However, 2026 prepares for 2027 CAFE norms and stricter emissions, raising
Hundreds of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after US consulates abruptly cancelled renewal appointments between Dec 15-26 2025, citing new social media screening under Trump administration for national security. Experienced tech professionals face expired visas, job uncertainty, family separation and financial stress while awaiting rescheduled interviews delayed by months.
The World Bank approved $700 million financing for Pakistan on 20 Dec 2025 under the PRID-MPA initiative to enhance macroeconomic stability and public service delivery. Of this, $600 million supports federal programs while $100 million aids Sindh provincial efforts, with potential total funding up to $1.35 billion.
Silver ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track silver prices by investing in physical silver bullion or related instruments, offering investors exposure without storage hassles. To invest, open a demat account, select a fund. Returns mirror silver’s price movements, with 2025 seeing over 100% gains .
BYD 15 Million Milestone | பிஒய்டி நிறுவனம் தனது 1.5 கோடியாவது வாகனத்தை தற்போது தயாரித்து விற்பனைக்காக கொண்டு வந்துள்ளது. மிக வேகமாக இந்நிறுவனம் வளர்ந்து வருவதற்கு இது ஒரு சான்றாக இருக்கிறது. இந்நிலையில் இந்நிறுவனத்தின் வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் சாதனை குறித்த விரிவான விபரங்களை காணலாம் வாருங்கள்.
India’s leading business figures often rose from non-elite institutions through technical foundations and strategic pivots, challenging the need for IIT/IIM pedigrees. Leaders like Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Tata Sons) studied applied sciences and MCA at regional Tamil Nadu colleges.
