Business Industry
The Adani Group has announced plans to enter the healthcare sector by building two advanced, 1,000‑bed hospitals in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Chairman Gautam Adani revealed this initiative at a medical conference, aiming to combine cutting-edge technology with affordable care under the theme “Adani Healthcare Temples”. ₹60,000 crore Commitment Adani confirmed that the Adani
International
The United States State Department is preparing to lay off more than 1,300 employees as part of a restructuring plan introduced under the Trump administration. This includes around 1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers, who are expected to be placed on administrative leave for up to 120 days before formal termination procedures begin. […]
International
The United States has issued a renewed Level‑4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Iran, strongly urging all American citizens to avoid visiting the country. The advisory specifically warns that dual US‑Iran nationals face an increased risk of arbitrary arrest, wrongful detention, and limited consular support. Iran does not recognise dual nationality, which complicates the
Business Industry
A senior executive at Reliance Industries has urged India to boost its petrochemical production urgently. At a recent industry conference, Vikram Sampat, Reliance’s strategy chief, warned that China controls nearly 40–50% of global petrochemical output, while India’s figure remains around 20%. Why It Matters China’s rapid capacity expansion has created a global
National Politics
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has defended his recent criticism of Prime Minister Modi’s international visits, stating that as a citizen and elected leader, “don’t we have the right to ask the PM what foreign policy is?” He emphasised that scrutiny is part of democracy and vowed to continue raising questions. Visits to ‘Small’ Nations […]