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November 19 BUSINESS LINE : China mounted an online disinformation campaign following the May 2025 India-Pakistan border standoff to undermine sales of French Rafale fighter jets and to promote its own J-35 fighters, according to a report submitted to the US Congress by the US–China Economic and Security Review Commission. NEWS LINK
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October 03 CONTEXT In October 2025, Elon Musk publicly called on his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. He argued that Netflix was promoting content harmful to children and pushing a “transgender woke agenda.” Musk claimed he had already canceled his account and encouraged others to follow suit. This was not just a random social media outburst — it followed a wave of criticism aimed at specific Netflix shows, particularly Dead End: Paranormal Park, and allegations against its creator. The campaign...
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August 15 CONTEXT India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, marking the beginning of a transformative journey from a colonized nation grappling with poverty, partition trauma, and economic fragility to a global powerhouse. Over the past 79 years (up to August 2025), India has made remarkable strides across multiple sectors, overcoming challenges like famines, wars, and internal conflicts while building a vibrant democracy. Key milestones include economic growth, scientific advancements, social...
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June 17 Summary Low Impact on Auto Sector: Over 95% of India’s vehicles are internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, using minimal rare earth materials (0.1 kg per vehicle), making the sector largely unaffected by China’s export curbs. EV and Hybrid Vulnerability: Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids rely heavily on rare earths (0.8 kg for EVs, 0.5 kg for hybrids) for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), facing production risks. China’s Restrictions: Since April 2025, China...
June 06 SUMMARY The article from The Financial Express, published on June 6, 2025, titled "China’s rare earth supply curb: 5 key sectors likely to be impacted," discusses the fallout from China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements (REEs) and their impact on global supply chains, particularly in India. China, which produces 60% of the world’s rare earths and controls 90% of global refining capacity, implemented these curbs in April 2025, largely in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by...
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