‘There isn’t room in this letter…’: 5 lakh jobs, a bold pivot, and Ratan Tata’s vision in Chandra’s year-end note

Two soldiers, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, were killed in a nine-day counterterrorism operation in Kulgam, Kashmir, against Pakistan-trained terrorists. The operation, which has seen multiple casualties among security personnel and the deaths of at least two terrorists, has intensified following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April. Want More Context? 🔎

London police have arrested around 200 individuals for violating a law that prohibits public support for the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which was designated a terrorist organization in July. The arrests followed demonstrations where participants displayed placards supporting the group, highlighting tensions surrounding the new legislation. Want More Context? 🔎

NEW DELHI: President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, citing India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil as a key factor, which he links to the Ukraine conflict. This tariff escalation follows stalled trade talks and a diplomatic spat regarding PM Modi's dismissal of Trump's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan, suggesting deeper strategic motivations behind the U.S. actions. Want More Context? 🔎

A 25-year-old woman in Ahmedabad was sentenced to two years in prison for concealing the birth and disposing of her newborn's body after throwing the infant from the ninth floor of a building. While she was acquitted of murder due to insufficient evidence of intent to kill, the court found her guilty under IPC Section 318, the maximum penalty being imposed. Want More Context? 🔎

Following the launch of OpenAI's GPT-5, betting markets dramatically shifted, with Google's AI now seen as having a 77% chance of outperforming OpenAI's model, which plummeted to 18%. This change reflects real-time trader reactions and highlights the increasing competition and incremental nature of advancements in AI technology. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel's military plan aims not to occupy Gaza but to "free" it from Hamas, establishing a peaceful civilian government instead. This announcement follows criticism of the plan, which includes controlling Gaza City, and comes amid Germany's suspension of arms exports to Israel due to concerns over their use in the conflict. Want More Context? 🔎