In a striking reversal of migration trends, Germany is now actively courting skilled Indian professionals, positioning itself as a more stable and attractive alternative just as the United States dramatically raises its H-1B visa fees. The move underscores shifting dynamics in global talent mobility, especially in technology, science and management sectors. U.S. H-1B Fee Hike…
India Eyes Jetpack-Powered Soldiers In a bold step toward next-generation warfare, the Indian Army has begun trials of jetpack suits developed by the UK-based company Gravity Industries. These tests aim to see whether soldiers outfitted with these propulsion systems can achieve rapid movement in terrains that are difficult to traverse — such as mountains, deserts,…
New Delhi — In a landmark moment for India’s space ambitions, ISRO is set to launch Vyommitra, an AI-driven half-humanoid robot, into orbit aboard its first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in December 2025. This bold move signals India’s readiness to take on crewed spaceflight challenges, fast forwarding the nation’s journey toward sending human astronauts into space….
In Sweden, a quiet revolution is unfolding inside people’s hands. More than 4,000 Swedes have chosen to implant tiny microchips beneath their skin, allowing them to unlock doors, pay for transport, and even share personal details with just a wave. The chips, roughly the size of a grain of rice, symbolize the nation’s growing comfort…
London has long been considered one of the world’s great food capitals, but few people realize just how central Indian cuisine is to its food identity. The city today boasts over 3,600 Indian restaurants—more than Delhi and Mumbai combined—making Indian food an inseparable part of British culture. This fact highlights not just a modern-day obsession…
India is stepping up its defence trajectory by exploring the acquisition of two squadrons of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets, with hopes to domestically produce an additional 3–5 aircraft through Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This proposal, still in its preliminary stage, would bolster the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s combat readiness and align seamlessly with the…
The Spread Across Delhi-NCR and India A widespread H3N2 flu outbreak, blamed for a sudden spike in flu-like illnesses, is gripping Delhi-NCR. According to a LocalCircles survey of over 11,000 households across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, nearly 70 % of households report at least one person suffering from symptoms like fever, cough or…
Dubai is embarking on an ambitious journey to reshape the global aviation landscape with a monumental $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Once completed, this project will establish the airport as the world’s largest, surpassing the current Dubai International Airport (DXB) in both scale and capacity. A Visionary Leap in Airport Infrastructure The…
Japanese researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery: shining blue light on the brain can weaken—or even erase—specific learned motor memories. The study, led by scientists at the University of Tokyo, showed that when the laser was directed at targeted brain connections, the tiny “memory” spines shrank, causing the training effect to disappear in about 10–20%…
Introduction From October 1, 2025, China will roll out a new visa category called the K-Visa, aimed at drawing young, international science and technology talent. This move was confirmed after the State Council passed amendments to the Entry-Exit Administration Regulations earlier this year (China Briefing). Policy Origins and Timing In August 2025, the government officially…