IIT-Bombay’s incubator has launched a ₹250 cr deeptech VC fund, backing 25–30 pre-seed/seed startups with cheques up to ₹15 cr. Focus: AI, advanced computing, manufacturing, materials, nuclear, space & defence—patient capital where India lacks risk appetite. #Startups

Tata Electronics is stitching together a full-stack #semiconductor play: ₹91,000 cr fab at Dholera (50k wafers/month), ₹27,000 cr ATMP in Assam, and tie-ups with Intel, Powerchip, Tokyo Electron, Synopsys, Bosch & BEL. First chip targeted mid-2027. Strategic depth > speed.

Centre operationalises its ₹1-trillion RDI scheme: DST has approved BIRAC and TDB as fund managers; SIDBI and SBI Funds to follow. Aid limited to India-registered firms; IP must be owned in India. Focus on semiconductors, electronics, quantum. First tranche by Mar 2026. #Tech #Policy #Research

🇺🇸 US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee hold a India specific Meeting urging the Trump Administration to mend Ties with India and repair the damage done to the Strategic Relationship.

Playcard showing PM Modi Car Selfie with Russian President Putin and Modi,Putin & Xi metup in SCO met labeled as Failed Foreign Policy.

"Trump's policies have done real & lasting damage to India, US strategic trust".

#ForeignAffairs

Pakistan issues a notification for a naval firing exercise in the Arabian Sea Region (possible missile test)

Dates: 12-13 December 2025

For the first time ever, Denmark's defence intelligence has labeled the USA "a security concern" in its annual assesment of security threats. 🇺🇸⚡🇩🇰 #InternationalNews

Even with IndiGo forced to trim flying by 10%, rivals Akasa and Air India Express won’t chase opportunistic growth.

Fleet plans remain unchanged, with 10-11 MAX deliveries arriving only as scheduled in March.

Operators warn that short-term leasing isn’t feasible at scale (Translation: if IndiGo’s restriction continues, fares aren’t going down) #Aviation

#semiconductor #MakeInIndia

Indian Chief Economic Advisor says, will be Surprised if no India-US Trade deal by March #Economy #ForeignPolicy

Sanskrit has returned to classrooms in Pakistan, with LUMS introducing a course for the first time since Partition. #IndianSubcontinent #NWO

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/sanskrit-returns-to-pak-varsity-first-time-since-partition/

HIV Explosion in Sitamarhi(BIHAR): Over 7,400 Cases Reported, Including More Than 400 Children

3,544 women and 2,733 men infected; 40–60 new cases emerging every month #Health

#Aviation #Policy #NationalSecurity

In USA's new National Security Strategy, Trump administration is discussing the idea of creating an alternative to G7.

The proposed Core 5 would unite five heavyweights:

🇺🇸 United States
🇨🇳 China
🇷🇺 Russia
🇮🇳 India
🇯🇵 Japan

#InternationalNews #Geopolitics
https://t.co/LM1qmYGk79

Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on Indian, Chinese imports #Trade #Geopolitics

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/mexico-approves-up-to-50-tariffs-on-indian-chinese-imports-13720413.html

The Standing Committee on Defence, in its report tabled in Parliament, says, "...DRDO has been able to save an amount of Rs 2,64,156 crore because of its own indigenous research during the last five years..." #aatmarnirbharbharat

SHOCKING: A Delhi court grants interim bail from Dec 16 to 29 to UAPA accused Umar Khalid to attend his sister’s wedding despite bail plea pending in Supreme Court #NationalSecurity

Servier is ramping up its India footprint with local manufacturing of active ingredients and expanded oncology launches—shifting India into its core global markets. The push means more on-ground investment, deeper supply-chain localisation, and higher-skilled pharma employment. #Health #Medicine

PM Modi, US President Trump holds talks

Indian Readout

The two leaders reviewed the progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Exchanged Views on expanding Cooperation in Trade, Critical technologies, Energy, Defence and Security

#Geopolitics

PM Modi to Visit Three Nations from 15-18 December

🇯🇴 : 15-16 December
🇪🇹 : 16-17 December
🇴🇲 : 17-18 December

#Geopolitics

Bangladesh Navy signs agreement with Netherlands for Guided Missile Corvettes #IndianSubcontinent