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India’s resilience amidst global uncertainty stems from robust economic growth, strong forex reserves, reduced inflation, and fiscal consolidation, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Zoho’s messaging app Arattai, launched in 2021, combines simplicity with advanced engineering, backed by over 15 years of R&D. Co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlighted its proprietary frameworks for performance, scalability, and security.

Google is investing $10 billion (₹88,730 crore) to establish a 1 GW data center cluster in Visakhapatnam, its largest project in India. Spanning three campuses, it includes advanced infrastructure like submarine cables and fiber networks.

ADB Chief Economist Albert Park highlights India’s robust fiscal position despite GST rate cuts, projecting 6.5% GDP growth for FY26-27.

China's 15th five-year plan aims to address economic challenges as private sector struggles with sluggish demand, regulatory hurdles, and uneven competition with state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Generating 60% of GDP and 80% of urban jobs, private firms remain critical but hesitant to invest.

China is revolutionizing its aerospace industry by adopting a lean manufacturing method inspired by Toyota’s pull system.

Apple exported iPhones worth $10 billion from India in the first half of this fiscal year, a 75% increase from last year. September alone saw $1.25 billion in exports, driven by the iPhone 17 series.

India's billionaire count reached a record 358 in 2025, with 58 new entrants, as per the Hurun India Rich List.

A sweeping GST reduction on 375 items drove record-breaking Navratri sales in India, marking the highest in over a decade.

The U.S. tech industry faces turmoil after a steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000, sparking debates about its impact on global talent and the economy. A resurfaced 2024 video of Bill Gates highlights his transformative decision to hire Indian engineers in the 1980s, despite criticism of "brain drain."

China aims to lead global science and technology by 2035, focusing on breakthroughs in semiconductors and AI. National R&D investment surged by 48% since 2020, with notable progress in space exploration and 5G.

US universities are facing significant financial challenges as international student enrollments decline due to stricter visa policies, geopolitical tensions, and reduced interest in studying in the US.