Global Chip Supply Strain: In a significant development today, the Netherlands‐based, China‑owned chip manufacturer Nexperia announced a major reduction in output at its Dongguan plant in Guangdong province. The company reportedly put one‑third of its production machines idle and reduced working hours across other units. This move has ignited concerns that the fragile semiconductor supply…
Trade barriers: In its latest Asia‑Pacific Regional Economic Outlook, the IMF has urged countries across the region to reduce non‑tariff barriers and strengthen intra‑regional trade as a defence mechanism against growing external shocks — including US tariff actions and global supply‑chain instability. The report underscores that while Asia remains central to global production networks, its…
Asia Faces Trade Barrier: The International Monetary Fund, in its latest Asia‑Pacific outlook, has urged countries in the region to lower non‑tariff trade barriers, deepen intra‑regional trade and diversify economic dependencies as a defence against mounting external risk—especially given the increasingly thorny U.S. trade posture. Although Asia is projected to continue growing—at about 4.5 % in…
रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह का सख्त बयान उस पृष्ठभूमि में आया है जब मई 2025 में भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच सीमावर्ती इलाकों में कई बार गोलीबारी और संघर्ष हुए। उस समय LOC (Line of Control) पर दोनों देशों की सेनाओं के बीच तनाव चरम पर था। सैन्य समारोह में दिया गया बयान यह बयान…
Cyclone Montha: The India Meteorological Department has issued urgent warnings as Cyclone Montha — a developing tropical storm in the Bay of Bengal — is projected to intensify rapidly and strike India’s east coast between Machilipatnam and Kakinada on October 28. Both coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha have activated their disaster response machinery, mobilising tens of thousands of…
The Indian Violet Tarantula: Nature has a way of surprising us — and sometimes, its most beautiful creations hide in the shadows. One such marvel is the Indian Violet Tarantula (Chilobrachys fimbriatus), a rare and dazzling spider found deep within the forests of the Western Ghats. Recently, this mesmerizing creature has caught the attention of…
Montha Fury: The moment of peak danger has arrived. Cyclone Montha, a severe cyclonic storm, has commenced its landfall procedure along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing with it rain and powerful gales. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirms the storm is on a northwestward trajectory, expected to cross between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during…
Security Over Stability: The relationship between British retail stalwart Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Indian IT services powerhouse Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has hit a critical juncture, defined by a devastating cyberattack and a contentious contract non-renewal. Despite both companies firmly stating the timing is coincidental, M&S’s decision to end its long-standing IT service desk…
आज के समय में युवाओं में ड्रग एब्यूज एक गंभीर समस्या बन चुकी है। नशे की लत न केवल उनकी शारीरिक और मानसिक सेहत को नष्ट कर रही है, बल्कि उनके परिवार, करियर और समाज पर भी गहरा प्रभाव डाल रही है। हाल के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, भारत में 15-34 आयु वर्ग के युवा नशे…
ASEAN Endorses: Under Malaysia’s chairmanship, ASEAN’s energy ministers approved the APAEC 2026‑2030 during their recent meeting. The document sets the region’s next five‑year roadmap for energy collaboration, policy coordination and clean energy investment. Key Targets The new targets include: Why This Matters for Southeast Asia Region’s Energy Demand & Fossil Dependency Southeast Asia is one of…