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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...

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...

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...