Tamil Nadu Secures Five New GI Tags, Strengthening Cultural and Agricultural Identity

Tamil Nadu has expanded its Geographical Indication (GI) registry with five newly certified products, highlighting the state’s rich craft heritage and diverse agricultural resources. With these additions, Tamil Nadu’s GI portfolio has risen to 74 items, one of the highest in India.

Madras High Court Reaffirms Thengalai Sect’s Exclusive Ritual Authority at Kancheepuram Temple

The Madras High Court has delivered a definitive ruling in the long-running dispute between the Thengalai and Vadagalai sub-sects of the Sri Vaishnava tradition, reaffirming that ritual leadership at the historic Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram rests solely with the Thengalai sect. The judgment brings clarity to a controversy that has persisted for more than a century.

Centre Clarifies Sanchar Saathi App Is Removable After Public Backlash

The central government has issued a major clarification regarding the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application, assuring citizens that the app can be freely uninstalled. The statement follows widespread debate over privacy rights, regulatory overreach and the fear of government-enabled surveillance.

DRDO Conducts Successful Trial of High-Speed Rocket-Sled Escape System

India has taken a significant step forward in strengthening indigenous aviation safety technology with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully testing a high-speed rocket-sled escape system for fighter aircraft. The demonstration marks a crucial advancement in ensuring pilot survival during emergency ejections at extreme speeds.

South Korea Steps Up Data Protection Measures After Massive Coupang Breach

South Korea is fast-tracking major reforms to strengthen its data protection regime after a large-scale cyberattack on e-commerce giant Coupang compromised the personal details of 33.7 million users. Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon called for significantly tougher penalties on corporations that fail to secure consumer data, emphasising that public trust forms the backbone of the country’s advanced digital economy.