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CM Stalin Inaugurates ₹9,000-Crore Tata Motors–Jaguar Land Rover Plant in Ranipet; First Range Rover Evoque Rolls Out

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  In a significant step for India’s automotive manufacturing sector, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (February 9) jointly inaugurated the Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) greenfield car manufacturing facility at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam, Ranipet. The inauguration was held in the presence of Tata Motors and JLR Chairman N Chandrasekaran. Located around 80 km west of Chennai, the Ranipet facility marks a milestone moment as it becomes the first plant in the country where a premium luxury vehicle is fully manufactured, rather than assembled. The inaugural rollout of the Range Rover Evoque from the plant symbolised India’s growing capability in high-end automobile production. Stalin drives out first Range Rover Evoque At the launch event, Chief Minister Stalin took the driver’s seat and ceremonially drove the first Range Rover Evoque SUV out of the factory, officially marking the start of production at the Ranipet facility. The mo...
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Prisoner Exchange Talks in Abu Dhabi Highlight UAE’s Growing Role in Humanitarian Diplomacy

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  Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia meet in Abu Dhabi for humanitarian prisoner exchange talks. Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners following talks held in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such swap in nearly five months. The discussions, described as detailed and outcome-focused, resulted in a humanitarian agreement at a time when diplomatic engagement between the parties has remained limited elsewhere. The negotiations were hosted in the United Arab Emirates , reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a neutral meeting ground where rivals are still willing to engage on sensitive issues. While no immediate breakdown has been provided on how many prisoners each side will release, officials confirmed that the agreement prioritises humanitarian outcomes, with further discussions expected to continue in the coming weeks. Outcome-First Diplomacy Over Political Positioning U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said the talk...
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RCB Sale Buzz: Manchester United Owner Avram Glazer Bids ₹16,303 Crore for IPL Champions

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  Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrating IPL 2025 title amid reports of Avram Glazer bidding to buy the franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are once again dominating headlines—but not for their on-field heroics this time. According to reports in The Week , Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has submitted a massive bid worth ₹16,303 crore (approximately $1.8 billion) to acquire the IPL 2025 champions. If completed, the deal would rank among the largest franchise acquisitions ever seen in Indian sport. The reported bid places RCB in an elite global bracket of sporting assets, underlining how dramatically IPL franchise valuations have surged over the past decade. Glazer Family Among Multiple Interested Buyers The Glazer family is understood to be one of nine parties that have submitted non-binding bids for RCB. Valuations reportedly range from $1 billion to $1.8 billion, reflecting intense competition for one of the IPL’s most commercially powerful teams. While...
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Will Formula 1 Return to India? Fresh Push to Revive the Indian Grand Prix at Buddh Circuit

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  Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, the former venue of the Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix More than ten years after Formula 1 last raced on Indian soil, hopes of a comeback are gaining momentum. The Indian government is actively exploring ways to bring the Formula 1 Grand Prix back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida , addressing the very issues that forced the race off the calendar in 2013. While no official announcement has been made, renewed discussions with Formula 1 Management have sparked optimism among motorsport fans and industry stakeholders. The Rise and Fall of the Indian Grand Prix The Indian Grand Prix made a high-profile debut in 2011 at the state-of-the-art Buddh International Circuit, a 5.125-kilometre track built along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, the venue quickly earned praise from drivers and teams alike. India’s Sports Ministry has begun discussions with track auth...
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Netflix to Open Second India Office in Hyderabad, Internet Calls It Bengaluru’s Loss

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  Netflix logo displayed outside a modern office building in Hyderabad’s HITECH City, representing the company’s second India office. Global streaming giant Netflix has chosen Hyderabad as the location for its second office in India , after Mumbai, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the country. The company has reportedly leased a 41,000 square-foot office space in HITECH City, one of Hyderabad’s major commercial and technology hubs. According to a report by Cinejosh , the upcoming office is expected to support teams working on regional content development, project supervision, technical workflows, and vendor management related to production and post-production activities. The move aligns with Netflix’s growing focus on Indian and regional storytelling as competition in the streaming space intensifies. Focus on Regional Content and Production Support Industry observers say the Hyderabad office is likely to play a crucial operational role rather than serving pu...
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Made in India Products to Get Reduced 18% US Tariff After Modi–Trump Talks

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussing India–US trade cooperation and tariff reduction on Made in India products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that Made in India products exported to the United States will now face a reduced tariff of 18%, marking a significant development in bilateral trade relations between the world’s two largest democracies. The announcement followed a conversation between Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump , after which both leaders shared details through social media posts. The reduction brings down the earlier reciprocal tariff rate of 25% to 18%, a move that is expected to provide relief to Indian exporters while reinforcing economic cooperation between India and the United States. Announcement After High-Level Talks Prime Minister Modi shared the update after speaking with President Trump, describing the interaction as “wonderful” and referring to the US President as a “dear friend.” In his mes...
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India–UAE AI Partnership Deepens with Supercomputing, Web3 Corridor and Advanced Technology Cooperation

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  India and UAE flags symbolizing strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and advanced technologies India and the United Arab Emirates are significantly deepening their strategic partnership in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, reinforcing a shared vision of technology-driven economic growth. With supercomputing infrastructure, expanded data centres, Web3 collaboration, and a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the India–UAE relationship is emerging as a powerful global model for responsible and innovation-led digital transformation. For India, this partnership supports national priorities under the India AI Mission , while for the UAE, it strengthens its position as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence and future technologies. Supercomputing and Data Infrastructure: Powering India’s AI Mission India–UAE AI Cooperation | Supercomputing, Web3 & Advanced Technologies A key pillar of the cooperation is...
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