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Delhi’s ‘band-aid’ solutions for air pollution, and the death of tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain

Global media took note of how tabla maestro Hussain introduced the instrument to global audiences. It also reported on Apple's expanding manufacturing network in India, 'thanks to Modi'.

D Gukesh’s ‘stunning ascent to the pinnacle of chess’ & Adani as a ‘symbol of India’s global soft power’

Other global media reports hail chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju as 'Chennai prodigy' and call his victory 'dramatic'. The Economist discusses cricket as a diplomatic tool.

Global media concerned about Indian economy. ‘GDP growth slump, tepid public spending’

International media also covered the impact of India’s longest-ever heatwave this summer on brick kiln workers—among the most vulnerable to human-caused global warming.

Global Times says Congress making ‘noise’ on India-China & Centre ‘pins blame’ for slowdown on RBI

Global media also says that despite the bribery charges against Adani, India’s clean energy goals will most likely be insulated.

Brand Trump’s strides in Indian real estate sector & Great Nicobar Project as a ‘death sentence’

Global media also discusses ICC chairman Jay Shah, juxtaposing his rapid climb up the ranks of world cricket with the speed of a fast yorker.

From a post-Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh to Trump’s US, India needs to navigate choppy diplomatic seas

Global media highlights India's growth slump, noting some slowdown was expected due to govt's fiscal consolidation & RBI’s inflation control measures, but warns of 'tough times ahead'.

How Bangladesh hopes to renegotiate Adani power deal & ‘unending nightmare’ of Bhopal gas tragedy

Dawn dives into Jay Shah's appointment as ICC's youngest-ever chairman and deadlock over ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The Economist sees ‘maverick’ Gadkari as Modi’s successor, and India’s top-down approach to education

International media also examines how India can achieve its industrialisation dreams, only if it would just get out of its own way.

AI’s role in shaping India’s future & how spate of exam paper leaks is a sign of deeper problems

Global media on how limited job opportunities drive aspirants to prepare for govt jobs for yrs & sometimes resort to shortcuts. It also reports on Delhiites' efforts to escape the smog.

Why India needs to take its ties with China ‘sincerely’ & the inconvenience of US indictment of Adani

Global media, however, acknowledges that India does indeed face a Chinese threat. It also notes that controversy surrounding Adani Group creates problems for India’s own domestic growth.

On Camera

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.