Business
At the 48th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced the launch of Reliance Intelligence, a wholly-owned subsidiary aimed at establishing India’s national-scale AI infrastructure. Strategic Tech Partnerships Reliance Intelligence will partner with Google to build an AI-focused cloud region in Jamnagar, powered by Jio’s network
International
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo on August 29, 2025, India and Japan adopted a new Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, updating their 2008 framework and marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership. Defence and Security Cooperation The declaration commits both nations to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination
International
A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—imposed under emergency powers—were illegal. The court concluded that these measures exceeded the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval. The decision
Entertainment Regional Cinema
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition from the producers of Coolie, rejecting their request to change the film’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) rating from “A” (adults only) to “U/A” (parental guidance for children). Producers’ Argument The producers, Sun TV Network, argued that the film complied with CBFC requirements—such as removing obscene […]