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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing a major research programme focused on technologies for sixth generation fighter jets. The initiative aims to move beyond current fifth generation standards and develop advanced capabilities such as shape shifting wings, self repairing stealth coatings and photonic flight control systems. These technologies are expected to support India’s air power in the years after the rollout of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dwPUvHDc Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #DRDO #AerospaceInnovation #SixthGenerationFighter #StealthTechnology #IndianAirForce #DefenceResearch

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi on 4 December 2025 marked one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of the year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport, and the two leaders left together in the same car — a gesture widely read as a reaffirmation of a deep, long-standing political rapport. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/djvJ-3EF Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #IndiaRussiaSummit2025 #PutinModiMeet #GeopoliticsUpdate #StrategicAutonomyIndia #GlobalPowerShift

Quick commerce platform Zepto has launched a new slotted delivery feature on a pilot basis, giving customers the option to schedule their orders for a specific time window instead of relying only on instant delivery. The feature is currently available in select areas in Delhi and Bengaluru. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dm6YxnTP Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #Zepto #QuickCommerce #SlottedDelivery #EcommerceIndia #CustomerExperience #DeliveryInnovation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)) has introduced new minimum balance rules for savings and current accounts that will come into effect on December 10, 2025. The updated guidelines aim to bring uniformity across banks and help customers clearly understand their account maintenance requirements. The move comes as digital banking continues to expand and banks reassess operational costs. With the revised framework, customers will need to monitor their balances more closely to avoid monthly penalties and ensure uninterrupted services. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/d9wh_xRF Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #RBIUpdate #MinimumBalanceRules #BankingNews #FinancialPlanning #DigitalBanking #AccountSecurity

WhatsApp is reminding users to strengthen the security of their accounts by turning on its two step verification feature. This added layer of protection helps prevent unauthorised access, especially since the platform is widely used for personal conversations, financial information and important contacts. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dRDx3Pc2 Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #WhatsAppSecurity #TwoStepVerification #OnlineSafety #PrivacyProtection #CyberAwareness #TechTips

A major investment fraud case has surfaced in Mumbai after two directors of a real estate company were booked for allegedly duping 18 investors of more than Rs 31 crore. The complaint was first filed by a senior pharma businessman who alone invested Rs 8.26 crore in the project between April 2021 and May 2023. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dkbN6Ji7 Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #MumbaiCrime #RealEstateFraud #InvestmentScam #EconomicOffencesWing #InvestorSafety #CityNews

A Chinese airline has introduced the world’s longest one way flight, creating a new aviation milestone while reducing travel time between China and South America by more than four hours. The flight, MU745, operated by China Eastern Airlines Global, took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport early Thursday for its final destination of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a stop in Auckland, New Zealand. Covering nearly twenty thousand kilometres and crossing both hemispheres, the route has set a new global record for distance on a one way flight, the airline said in a statement. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/d5mMM3Fz Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #ChinaEasternAirlines #LongestFlight #AviationNews #GlobalTravel #SouthAmericaRoute #ShanghaiFlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the proposed Health and National Security Cess will apply only to demerit goods such as pan masala and not to essential items. She said the revenue collected will be shared with states and used for health related programmes. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dfhGbdgS Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #GSTUpdate #NirmalaSitharaman #CessBill #PanMasalaTax #PublicHealth #NationalSecurity

OpenAI’s GPT 5.1 Codex Max model is now entering public preview on GitHub Copilot, bringing enhanced coding and conversational capabilities to developers across multiple platforms. The rollout has begun and will reach users gradually. . . Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dG8-UtZt Now follow our WhatsApp Channel, and never miss out on daily tech brew https://lnkd.in/dYa9pvpx #TheMainstream #GitHubCopilot #GPT51CodexMax #OpenAI #DeveloperTools #AICoding #TechUpdate

When Moscow meets Delhi, the world pays attention. Here’s what the Putin–Modi summit really means, beyond the photo-ops. Between quiet negotiations and loud geopolitical shifts, this meeting sets the tone for a new phase of India–Russia ties. Explore how this reset could shape defence, energy and global alignment.  Read more - https://lnkd.in/djvJ-3EF #TheMainstream #Governance360 #IndiaRussia #PutinModi #Geopolitics #StrategicPartnership #GlobalDiplomacy #PowerShift #EnergySecurity #DefenceTies #ForeignPolicy