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India’s workforce is set to expand by 144 million by 2050, while China’s will shrink by 239 million due to aging and low fertility. This widening demographic gap will reshape global labor dynamics, influencing supply chains, investment, and economic strategy. As China contracts, India’s growing labor pool positions it as an increasingly attractive hub for industry and global growth.

India and China’s Diverging Demographic Futures: What Their Labor Forces Signal for the Global Economy

India’s workforce is set to expand by 144 million by 2050, while China’s will shrink by 239 million due to aging and low fertility.

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, was named Time’s 2025 CEO of the Year for his steady leadership and influence over global digital culture. Born in Indiana and educated at Stanford, he built a career across Accenture, Microsoft, DoubleClick, and Google before leading YouTube. He also serves on major corporate boards, shaping technology and media worldwide.

Neal Mohan: — Indian-origin executive named Time’s 2025 CEO of the Year

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, was named Time’s 2025 CEO of the Year for his steady leadership and influence over global digital culture.

Abhay Kumar Singh, a Patna-born doctor-turned-politician, is Russia’s first Indian-origin legislator, elected twice in Kursk. His journey from Soviet-era struggles to public office mirrors evolving India–Russia ties. Admired locally, he blends Indian roots with Russian political life, advocating strong governance while maintaining grassroots outreach and symbolizing a personal bridge between the two nations.

From Patna to Kursk: The Remarkable Journey of Russia’s First Indian-Origin Legislator

Abhay Kumar Singh, a Patna-born doctor-turned-politician, is Russia’s first Indian-origin legislator, elected twice in Kursk.

China is testing autonomous mining trucks at the 5,600‑metre‑high Huoshaoyun lead‑zinc site in Xinjiang, creating the world’s highest unmanned mine. The vast deposit’s harsh, low‑oxygen environment makes automation essential. Using 5G coordination and remote‑control systems, the trucks boost safety and efficiency. China aims to expand the fleet and fully automate all mining operations.

China Tests the Limits of 5,600 m Engineering With Record-Breaking High-Altitude Autonomous Mine

China is testing autonomous mining trucks at the 5,600‑metre‑high Huoshaoyun lead‑zinc site in Xinjiang, creating the world’s highest unmanned mine.

The IMF forecasts China will grow 5 percent in 2025 and 4.5 percent in 2026, citing stimulus and resilience despite trade tensions. It warns of property‑sector weaknesses, weak demand, and deflation risks, urging a shift toward consumption‑led growth and deeper reforms. Beijing has introduced supportive measures, while Premier Li calls for openness and avoiding politicised trade.

China’s Growth Outlook Brightens as IMF raises growth forecast to 5% for 2025

The IMF forecasts China will grow 5 percent in 2025 and 4.5 percent in 2026, citing stimulus and resilience despite trade tensions.

The Catholic Church is India’s second‑largest non‑government landowner, managing property valued around Rs 20,000 crore and thousands of schools, colleges, and hospitals nationwide. Its vast holdings stem from colonial‑era land grants under the 1927 Indian Churches Act. With institutions across the country and ventures like a Kerala plantation, it remains a major social and economic presence.

India’s Quiet Land Giant: How the Catholic Church Became a National Property Powerhouse

The Catholic Church is India’s second‑largest non‑government landowner, managing property valued around Rs 20,000 crore and thousands of schools, colleges, and hospitals nationwide. Its vast holdings stem from colonial‑era land grants under the 1927 Indian Churches Act.

The new NCERT Class 7 history textbook offers a detailed account of medieval invasions, expanding coverage of Mahmud of Ghazni, Bakhtiyar Khilji, and Muhammad bin Qasim. It highlights destruction, plunder, and their historical impact, including the fall of Somnath and Nalanda. The book urges critical reflection while aligning with NEP 2020 and the updated curriculum framework.

NCERT’s New Class 7 History Textbook Expands Focus on Medieval Invasions

The new NCERT Class 7 history textbook offers a detailed account of medieval invasions, expanding coverage of Mahmud of Ghazni, Bakhtiyar Khilji, and Muhammad bin Qasim.

China’s new Rizhao facility converts seawater and industrial waste heat into low‑cost fresh water, green hydrogen, and mineral brine. Producing hydrogen without desalination, it delivers cheaper water than many global plants. The project showcases an efficient, low‑carbon model for coastal industries, supporting China’s clean‑energy transition and demonstrating a promising approach to sustainable water and hydrogen production.

China Unveils Pioneering Seawater-to-Hydrogen Plant Slashing Freshwater Costs

China’s new Rizhao facility converts seawater and industrial waste heat into low‑cost fresh water, green hydrogen, and mineral brine.

Putin views his India visit as a powerful reaffirmation of a trusted, historic partnership. He praises India’s rise as “almost a miracle,” calls Modi “a reliable person… India got lucky,” and celebrates cultural bonds “heart to heart.” Confident in new opportunities across defence, energy, and trade, he sees the relationship entering a fresh era of depth, wisdom, and strategic stability.

India–Russia Relations Enter a Renewed Phase of Trust, Culture, and Strategic Convergence

Putin views his India visit as a powerful reaffirmation of a trusted, historic partnership. He praises India’s rise as “almost a miracle,” calls Modi “a reliable person… India got lucky,” and celebrates cultural bonds “heart to heart.” Confident in new opportunities across defence, energy, and trade, he sees the relationship entering a fresh era of depth, wisdom, and strategic stability.

India sees opportunity in a projected global shortage of 700,000 semiconductor workers by 2030. As investments boost its chip ambitions, the country must quickly upgrade technical education and manufacturing training. Rising student interest and industry–academia collaboration offer momentum, while strengthening ancillary sectors like materials and packaging is vital for India to secure a stronger role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Chip industry faces shortage of 700,000 workers by 2030: India a big opportunity

India sees opportunity in a projected global shortage of 700,000 semiconductor workers by 2030. As investments boost its chip ambitions, the country must quickly upgrade technical education and manufacturing training.

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