Afternoon News Highlights – October 7, 2025
- Stock Market Surge: Sensex soars over 450 points and Nifty crosses 25,200, led by Jio Financial, Bharti Airtel, and HDFC Bank after a wave of positive India Inc. Q2 results and major telecom subscriber gains. [1][2]
- Nobel Prize in Physics: John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis win for breakthroughs in quantum tunneling, laying groundwork for modern quantum computing, cryptography, and sensors. Their work is credited as a foundation for technology such as smartphones. [3]
- Business & Tech: OpenAI and AMD announce a landmark partnership targeting Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips; LTIMindtree scores its largest digital transformation deal; HCL Tech partners MIT Media Lab for quantum and AI innovation. [2][1]
- India-US Trade Talks: Tensions persist over tariffs, but new energy cooperation and technology pacts are under negotiation as Ministers stress “India’s red lines” for any deal. [4]
- Air India Probe: DGCA scrutinizes Air India Boeing Dreamliner after a rat sighting sparked safety concerns; airline maintenance under review. [5]
- Global: Storm Amy leaves fatalities across Europe, new French cabinet formed, and Israel-Gaza tensions dominate headlines. [6]
- Sports & Chess: Women’s World Cup: India climbs the table with win over Pakistan; Chess world debates Nakamura–Gukesh controversy as US sweeps India 5-0 in “Checkmate” event. [7][5]
- Travel & Infrastructure: New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Express announced; Delhi Airport to expand Terminal 3, affecting Air India’s domestic operations. [5]
- Education: NEET PG 2025 data leak is under investigation, UGC approves 101 new universities. [5]
