Former HCL Technologies CEO Vineet Nayyar believes tighter US immigration rules could prompt companies to shift more advanced technology projects to India. He has urged Indian IT firms to move beyond cost-driven outsourcing and focus on product engineering, AI, cybersecurity and intellectual property, while preparing for a future in which technological productivity may reduce the link between business growth and hiring.

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, is encouraging Indians working in the United States to return home. He highlighted how recent immigration policies have created uncertainty for Indian professionals despite their significant contributions. Vembu emphasized the opportunity for returning professionals to help shape India's technology ecosystem. This call to action follows the suspension of several tech companies from the Permanent Labour Certification program.

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, is encouraging Indians working in the United States to return home. He highlighted how recent immigration policies have created uncertainty for Indian professionals despite their significant contributions. Vembu emphasized the opportunity for returning professionals to help shape India's technology ecosystem. This call to action follows the suspension of several tech companies from the Permanent Labour Certification program.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, condemned the Indian government's cancellation of trains for upcoming protests. The Delhi Police denied permission for protests at Jantar Mantar, which Dipke claims does not require police approval. He confirmed the protest would still proceed on October 10 despite the lack of authorization. Indian Railways announced multiple train cancellations and rescheduling on the same day.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, condemned the Indian government's cancellation of trains for upcoming protests. The Delhi Police denied permission for protests at Jantar Mantar, which Dipke claims does not require police approval. He confirmed the protest would still proceed on October 10 despite the lack of authorization. Indian Railways announced multiple train cancellations and rescheduling on the same day.

Historian Ramachandra Guha addressed Gandhi's use of the phrase 'Ram Rajya' at the launch of his book. Guha acknowledged that the phrase could be seen as off-putting to Muslims despite Gandhi's interfaith practices. He highlighted Gandhi's contributions against untouchability and noted his significant role in bringing women into politics. Guha also emphasized the importance of understanding Gandhi and Ambedkar as complementary figures.

Historian Ramachandra Guha addressed Gandhi's use of the phrase 'Ram Rajya' at the launch of his book. Guha acknowledged that the phrase could be seen as off-putting to Muslims despite Gandhi's interfaith practices. He highlighted Gandhi's contributions against untouchability and noted his significant role in bringing women into politics. Guha also emphasized the importance of understanding Gandhi and Ambedkar as complementary figures.

Elon Musk has accused influential business interests of blocking Starlink's entry into India, prompting a response from Rahul Gandhi. UPSC educator Shekhar Dutt has fact checked the allegation. He said that India should prioritise national security and make its own decisions on satellite internet approvals.

China and the Philippines have traded accusations over a medical evacuation near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, with Manila also reporting a near-doubling of Chinese military and coastguard vessels around contested South China Sea features in September. The latest exchange centred on the evacuation on Thursday of an injured Philippine serviceman from the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine naval vessel grounded on the shoal decades ago. Known as Renai Jiao in China and Ayungin Shoal in the...

The exchange comes as the government defends its satellite communication licensing process, insisting all operators must meet security requirements before launching services