Good Morning Folks!!! Which popular toy brick, known for its fun and colorful building sets, can astonishingly withstand compression better than concrete? Imagine stacking 375,000 of these bricks on top of each other – you could build a tower nearly 3.5 km high! This material, more resilient under pressure than concrete, might just surprise you! Stay tuned till the end of the newsletter to find out if you have aced today's trivia!

ECONOMY
Indian Diaspora Sends Over $100 Billion Home for Second Year Running

One Liner: Indian diaspora channels over $100 billion back home, marking a significant financial milestone for the second consecutive year!

For the second year in a row, the Indian diaspora has sent home a whopping $100 billion, highlighting their crucial role in the country’s economic growth. This financial surge supports millions of families and fuels economic activities across India. The trend showcases the enduring connection between overseas Indians and their homeland, contributing to various sectors such as real estate, healthcare, and education, significantly bolstering the nation’s financial landscape🦸👏

TRANSPORTATION
Tamil Nadu CM Announces Hosur's First International Airport

One Liner: Hosur will welcome its first international airport as Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces a transformative project, boosting connectivity and economic growth.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has unveiled plans for an international airport in Hosur, an ambitious project that promises to enhance connectivity and stimulate the region's economy significantly. This new airport, located in the Krishnagiri district, is set to cater to both domestic and international travelers, providing a critical link between Tamil Nadu and global destinations. The new facility aims to ease travel for the large IT and industrial workforce in and around Hosur, reducing travel times and offering a convenient alternative to the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which is currently the nearest major airport 💃🙌

AUTOMOBILE
Financing Hurdles in the EV Sector Pose Major Challenges

One Liner: Financing woes threaten the growth of India's EV sector, overshadowing the industry's potential.

India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a major roadblock: financing. Despite the government's push for greener transport, high interest rates and limited loan options are stalling progress. Banks are hesitant due to perceived risks, and the lack of financial products tailored for EVs hampers both buyers and manufacturers. Without innovative financing solutions, the EV market's expansion could slow significantly, highlighting the urgent need for supportive financial policies and infrastructure 🫡📉

WORLD

Farmers in Pakistan are in a fix even after months of public outcries over wheat procurement reductions. Although exporters are decked up to sell off surplus grain on the international platform, the government is still pursuing the situation and not moving. This further brings up the wheat import Donnybrook of 2024, where the government continues to import excess baggage of wheat despite recognizing the abundance of wheat surpluses. This misgoverned action culminated in a loss surpassing 300 billion Pakistani rupees.

As a fillip to the Indo-Russian strategic alliance, a Russian coal shipment has made it to India via a brand new corridor in what is deemed a historic triumphing move. The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which traverses along Iran, is the infrastructure that executed this ace transportation movement. These routes are duly constructed by Russian counterparts to reroute goods from Europe to the Asian and Middle East nations as a deliberate retort to Western punitive measures.

Australia is encountering a not-so-delicious war with mushroom gummies, as these savory authorities’ blow-by-blow examination of the products across the nation has left people unwell, revealing symptoms of unpleasant hallucinations and incessant vomiting. The inhabitants were alarmed about devouring Uncle Frog's mushroom gummies, which ignited the debate surrounding food toxicity and authorities' blow-by-blow examination of the products across the nation.

Eat: Bangalore’s First Pub

Fly: Why Men Are ‘Rawdogging’ Flights

Workshop: Glass Painting Workshop

Riddle

He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he?

ANSWER TIME!!

Answer(Trivia): Legos

Answer(Riddle): A priest