Morning Digest | Boris Johnson pulls out of U.K. Conservative leadership race; Kerala Governor demands nine V-Cs to tender their resignations by today, and more
The Hindu
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Boris Johnson drops U.K. Prime Minister comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win
Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next Prime Minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, saying that although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Mr. Johnson had raced home from a holiday in the Caribbean to try and secure the backing of 100 lawmakers to enter Monday’s ballot to replace Liz Truss, the woman who succeeded him in September after he was forced to quit over a string of scandals.
Kerala Governor demands resignation of nine Vice-Chancellors, sets stage for a political, legal battle with State government
In an unprecedented move, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan directed the Vice-Chancellors of nine universities in Kerala to tender their resignations by 11.30 a.m. on Monday. Mr. Khan, the chancellor of varsities, issued the order after the Supreme Court annulled the appointment of M.S. Rajasree as Vice-Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).
U.K. is ready to support manufacture of Indian jet engines, says British High Commissioner Alex Ellis
Making a strong pitch for joint collaboration, Alex Ellis, the U.K. High Commissioner in India, said what engine maker Rolls- Royce is ready to do and the British government ready to support is the indigenisation of design and manufacture of Indian jet engines something which “I don’t think any other partner in the world has offered up to now”.
In past eight years, country has broken shackles of inferiority complex: PM Modi
India's coal production rose 3.6% in December, surpassing targets, despite a slight year-to-date decline and lower dispatch to power sectors.
Oil prices drop 3% after Trump reassures that Iran has halted killings of protesters, easing supply shock fears.
Air India announces flight delays and cancellations due to rerouting around Iran's closed airspace amid regional tensions.
ILO report highlights stagnant global unemployment, with rising job challenges for youth and women, and persistent extreme poverty.
Infosys has revised its FY26 revenue guidance upward to a range of 3-3.5% from the earlier forecast of 2-3%
The World Economic Forum identifies cybersecurity and income inequality as India's top risks for 2026, amid global geoeconomic concerns.
Stock markets decline for the second consecutive day, with Sensex dropping 245 points amid geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows.
IOC and BPCL announce significant oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi, enhancing India’s energy security and expanding their international portfolio.
Wholesale price inflation rises to 0.83% in December 2025, driven by increasing food and manufactured goods prices.
Nestle CEO apologizes for infant formula recall, assuring customers that all affected batches have been announced.
China's trade surplus reaches a record $1.2 trillion, driven by rising exports despite geopolitical tensions and slowing U.S. shipments.
Amazon said it held discussions with some vendors about adjusting costs to reflect the reduction in tariff rates
PFRDA seeks tax neutrality across all NPS payout plans to enhance customer choice and meet diverse pension needs.