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Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his attack on the Congress over partition of India, and also said it was the Indira Gandhi government which gave the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The prime minister said the DMK government in Tamil Nadu keeps writing to him urging to bring Katchatheevu back to India. Today, the Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also spoke on the Katchatheevu controversy. While referring to the Katchatheevu island’s history, the FM blamed PM Nehru for ceding control to Sri Lanka. Watch this video to find out what’s the Katchatheevu island controversy.

IFormer Secretary of State Henry Kissinger greatly influenced global affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford, but had a deep-seated hatred towards India and Indians, as revealed in declassified White House tapes.

In a country known for its vibrant streets and aromatic spices, Starbucks has become more than just a coffee shop—it’s a financial powerhouse. With revenue of INR 2,240 crores ($300 million) in 2022, a significant portion came from selling gift cards and stored-value goodies. Customers essentially deposit money with Starbucks, which is then owed back in the form of coffee, snacks, or merchandise. With a staggering INR 1,200 crore ($160 million) in deposits, Starbucks utilizes the funds to expand its presence, engage customers with tempting treats and merchandise, and embrace digital innovation. It’s a caffeinated financial success story!

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturing firm, aims to double its turnover to ₹1.68 lakh crore by 2030-31, contributing to Suzuki Motor Corporation’s goal of achieving a global turnover of ₹4.32 lakh crore. The company plans to invest in production facilities and human resources to handle the increased volume. The expansion includes a new manufacturing facility with a capacity of 10 lakh vehicles per year. Maruti Suzuki also plans to enter the above ₹20 lakh category to maintain leadership in the MPV segment.

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The video discusses India’s green energy revolution and its transition to renewable energy. India aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW by 2030, and it is considered a frontrunner in the green energy race. It mentions that solar, wind, and green hydrogen are the leading sources of green energy in India. Solar energy is expected to play a significant role in India’s energy future, and wind power is expected to account for 33% of total energy consumption by 2025-26. The article also notes that building a green energy portfolio in India will be expensive, with an estimated cost of $7.2 trillion by 2050. Despite the high cost of green hydrogen, it is still considered very promising in decarbonizing challenging sectors, although it may not become economical anytime soon.

The video highlights how India has been struggling to reduce its dependence on China, mainly due to the large scale and low cost of Chinese manufacturing. India’s policymakers have attempted to address this issue through a range of measures, but imports from China continue to rise in many key categories. India is making efforts to encourage domestic production through production-linked incentive schemes in various sectors, but challenges remain, including a lack of manufacturing expertise and the disruption of global supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, reducing India’s dependence on China is a work in progress, and it will take time for these measures to have the desired impact.

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The video discusses the lopsided screen expansion in India that focuses on cities and states with better infrastructure and slants away from states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and the northeast. It also highlights the fact that the high cost of real estate is one of the biggest hindrances in building new cinema halls or multiplexes, which is where most major multiplexes would like to house their properties. Due to this, mid-scale, tightly budgeted Hindi movies are banking more on a niche release plan, which completely shuns under-screened markets in the country and instead focuses aggressively on areas where print and publicity costs can at least be redeemed. This leaves significant sections of the audience unable to view these films, and also deprives cinema owners and distributors of returns on films that do reach these areas. The video also mentions how the pandemic has worsened the situation, with the theatre-going audience in India shrinking by over 16%.