February 9, 2026

Tata Motors-JLR Unveils ₹9,000 Crore Luxury Car Plant in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district now hosts Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover's first Indian plant making luxury cars. Inaugurated by CM M.K. Stalin, this ₹9,000 crore investment will produce up to 2.5 lakh vehicles annually, creating 5,000 jobs.

February 9, 2026

Pakistan Pledges $1 Billion Investment in AI by 2030, Announces Massive Education and Training Plans

PM Shehbaz Sharif announced Pakistan’s $1 billion AI investment plan by 2030 during Indus AI Week 2026. The government will introduce AI education nationwide and provide 1,000 PhD scholarships. A program to train 1 million non-IT professionals in AI is also underway.

February 9, 2026

Renewables May Age US Transformers 23% Faster, China Study Warns

A China-based research team found that high use of wind and solar power can make power transformers age 23% faster. This happens because electricity flows both ways more often, causing extra stress on these vital grid parts. The findings raise concerns for ageing grids in the US and Europe.

February 9, 2026

Chinese Wing Loong-X Drone Debuts at Saudi Defense Show, Targets Anti-Submarine Warfare

China showcases its advanced Wing Loong-X drone, built for anti-submarine warfare, at Saudi Arabia's defense expo. The drone offers 40 hours of flight time and 10,000km range, surpassing US Navy aircraft. Middle East market grows fast for Chinese military drones.

February 9, 2026

SpaceX Shifts Focus from Mars to Building a Moon City, Elon Musk Says

SpaceX is changing plans. Instead of Mars, the company now aims to build a city on the moon first. Elon Musk says the moon city can happen in less than 10 years, while Mars missions will take over 20 years.