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US authorities are examining whether Spain's defence and technology group Indra passed American military technology to China. The probe concerns technology originally developed for the Pentagon, and raises questions about oversight of foreign partners handling sensitive US defence know-how. The case could strain technology and defence cooperation between Washington and Madrid if the allegations are substantiated.

Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated Indian poet, barely attended school and never completed a degree, relying instead on private tutors at home and self-directed learning. He went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Commenters are using his example to question whether formal school, college and university education are truly necessary for success.

India's bowling coach has dropped a strong hint that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remains part of the country's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments fuel ongoing debate about whether the veteran spinner, now in the latter stages of his career, will feature in India's squad for the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund has entered India's special investment fund (SIF) space with an equity long-short strategy, marking its first product in this newer asset category. SIFs allow fund houses to offer strategies with short-selling and derivatives flexibility beyond traditional mutual funds. The move puts Mahindra Manulife among asset managers expanding into the segment since regulators opened it up.