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Tata Sons Extends Chandrasekaran’s Tenure Amid Boardroom Rift
Tata Sons has reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five years, reversing his earlier plan to step down in 2027. The decision gives Tata leadership continuity but has exposed a boardroom rift with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata as listing pressure mounts.
UN Probe Says US Strikes on Iranian School and Sports Centre Were War Crimes
A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two February strikes in Iran, including an attack on a primary school in Minab.
India Says Pakistan-China Border Panel Has No Legal Standing
India has rejected a newly operationalised Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying it has no legal basis because it concerns territory part of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The dispute revives India’s long-standing objection to the 1963 China-Pakistan border agreement.
Applied Materials Announces $5 Billion India Semiconductor Investment
Applied Materials will invest $5 billion in India by 2035, including a 140-acre semiconductor research park, a tenfold expansion of local supply-chain capacity and a larger R&D workforce. The move strengthens India’s push to build a complete chip ecosystem beyond fabrication and assembly.
Venezuela Is Suddenly ‘Cooperating’ on Drugs After Washington Took Control of the Transition
The US has removed Venezuela from its list of countries deemed to be failing on counternarcotics obligations, months after American forces captured Nicolás Maduro and Washington began reshaping the country’s political and oil sectors.
India Warns US Russia Sanctions Bill Could Hurt Bilateral Ties
India says it will take all necessary steps to protect its trade, economic and energy interests after the US Congress cleared a sanctions bill allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The measure now awaits President Trump’s signature.
Argentina Judge Moves to Stop Major Oil Project Near Falkland Islands
An Argentine federal judge has ordered Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration to halt work on the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands. The ruling cites environmental and sovereignty concerns, but enforcement remains uncertain because Argentina does not control the territory.
Thirteen Years Later, 10 Get Death for Jhiram Ghati Maoist Attack
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur has sentenced 10 Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush that killed 27 people, including senior Chhattisgarh Congress leaders. The convicts plan to appeal, while 28 others named in the case remain wanted.
Trump Warns EU of Trade Retaliation Over Canada Membership Plan
Donald Trump has threatened the EU with heavy tariffs and possible trade restrictions if Brussels moves ahead with plans for closer association with Canada. He called the proposal a potential “hostile act”, raising fresh uncertainty around the $1.6 trillion US-EU trade relationship.
Why the Fed’s Rate Hike Matters for India
The US Federal Reserve has raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% and signalled more tightening may follow. For India, the move increases pressure on the rupee, bond yields, foreign investment and the RBI’s own rate outlook as oil prices and inflation remain elevated.
CBI Books US-Based Christian Missionary Organisation Timothy Initiative and Six Others Over FCRA Violations
The CBI has booked US-based Christian missionary group The Timothy Initiative and six people over FCRA violations involving ₹92.55 crore. Investigators say foreign funds were withdrawn through US-issued debit cards at ATMs across India instead of being routed through authorised FCRA channels.
China’s Huawei Unveils New AI Chip Roadmap to Take on Nvidia
Huawei will launch the 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI chips in 2027 as it intensifies its challenge to Nvidia. The Chinese company is betting on large-scale chip clusters and its UnifiedBus networking technology to narrow the performance gap despite continuing US export restrictions.