Author: Deepika chandrasekar

Amazon announced plans to invest more than $35 billion in India through 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of its fastest-growing global markets. The investment will be spread across the company’s three key strategic pillars — AI-led digital transformation, export expansion, and large-scale job creation — alongside continued business growth in the country. The announcement was made at Amazon’s annual “Smbhav” summit, where company leaders highlighted the alignment between Amazon’s India roadmap and the country’s national priorities. According to the company, the new investments will enhance AI capabilities, strengthen logistics and digital infrastructure, support millions of small businesses, and…

Indian-American executive Neal Mohan, who heads YouTube, has been selected as TIME magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year. The publication describes Mohan as a key force in shaping global culture because YouTube determines what billions of viewers watch, discuss, and share every single day. A portion of his early education took place in Lucknow, where he also learned Hindi and Sanskrit—an experience that he has often said helped shape his worldview. TIME’s profile emphasizes that YouTube has an enormous influence on the world’s conversations and trends, and Mohan is the person steering that influence. The magazine compares his role to…

China has described India, Russia and itself as key emerging economies and important members of the Global South, stressing that strong relations among the three will help advance regional and global stability. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said cooperation between the nations aligns with their long-term interests and supports wider peace and development efforts. Guo noted that China is prepared to work with both India and Russia to advance bilateral ties and manage relations through a strategic and long-term approach. He said Beijing seeks steady and healthy ties with New Delhi, aimed at…

Premera Blue Cross, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most prominent not-for-profit health insurers, has announced that Rajat Puri will become the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. The company shared the update from its Mountlake Terrace, Washington headquarters, emphasizing that Puri will play a central leadership role in strengthening technology, operations, and service delivery for millions of members. Premera President and CEO Jeffrey Roe welcomed Puri to the executive team, noting that his expertise in scaling processes and technology solutions will be a major asset. Roe highlighted Puri’s collaborative leadership style and his ability to build systems that enhance both member…

Jayshree Ullal has hit a historic milestone, becoming the highest-ranked Indian professional manager on the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Her financial ascent puts her ahead of globally recognized tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, marking a defining moment for Indian-origin executives around the world. Ullal also becomes the wealthiest Indian woman in the professional manager category. According to the list, her estimated net worth stands at roughly $6 billion, placing her firmly at the top of the ranking. In comparison, Satya Nadella holds a net worth of about $1.2 billion, far behind Ullal’s position, while Google’s Sundar Pichai…

A senior vaccine official at the Food and Drug Administration has triggered a national debate after issuing an internal memo calling for a more rigorous approval process for Covid vaccine trials. The memo, written Friday by Dr. Vinay Prasad, claims that a recent internal review connected the deaths of ten children to the Covid vaccine. In the document, Prasad wrote that agency staff categorized the deaths as “likely, probable, or possible” vaccine-related. However, the memo did not include any supporting data, explanation of the methodology, or details about how the conclusions were reached. None of the findings have been made…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India on December 4–5, marking his return to New Delhi after several years and signaling the revival of the long-standing tradition of annual high-level summits between the two countries. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who also co-chairs the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission, described the visit as a major step toward elevating the strategic partnership and advancing future-focused cooperation. Manturov noted that both nations have invested considerable effort in preparing a detailed agenda for the two-day visit. He emphasized that the meetings are expected to generate strong outcomes, offering fresh momentum across defense,…

Fans who have long wished to see Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone together on the big screen again may finally get their moment. According to new reports, the beloved pair is set to reunite in a contemporary adaptation of the classic Chori Chori, with Ayan Mukerji stepping in as director. This marks a significant comeback for one of Bollywood’s most cherished on-screen duos, whose chemistry in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani continues to be celebrated even years later. Industry sources suggest that the upcoming film draws inspiration from the 1956 Raj Kapoor–Nargis starrer Chori Chori, though it will not…

India and the United Arab Emirates convened the third Joint Committee meeting under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi, marking another significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, and Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs of the UAE. Both delegations acknowledged the impressive rise in bilateral trade, which surpassed US$100 billion in FY25—a growth of 19.6% over the previous year. This milestone further cements the UAE’s position as one of India’s most important trade partners and highlights…

The Union Cabinet has approved a major national initiative worth $815 million to scale up domestic production of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPM), a material that forms the backbone of advanced technologies ranging from electric vehicles to wind turbines and aerospace systems. The program aims to create an annual domestic manufacturing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes, drastically reducing India’s dependence on imported magnets and securing its long-term supply needs. The government emphasized that rare earth magnets are vital components for high-efficiency motors and energy-transition technologies, and global demand is projected to nearly double by 2030 compared with 2025 levels.…