Energy & Jobs (India): PM Modi unveiled Rajasthan’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, alongside major airport and UDAN-linked projects, and handed out appointment letters to about 54,000 newly recruited state government employees—while the refinery is pitched as a technology leader that could boost industrial hiring. Maritime Industry (India): Ports minister Sarbananda Sonowal rolled out India’s first domestically made EXIM shipping container for Maersk, backed by a Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme aimed at cutting import dependence and supporting logistics jobs. Clean Power Hiring (India): A new report forecasts India’s renewables could reach 100 GW by 2032 with storage surging up to 10x, signaling growing demand for engineers and energy-system roles. Workplace Policy (Delhi): Delhi’s government withdrew its WFH and staggered timings after West Asia tensions eased, returning staff to a more regular office schedule. Auto Manufacturing (South Africa): Chinese automaker Chery opened its Rosslyn plant, shifting from importer to local manufacturer and positioning for technology transfer and broader African expansion. Tech & Talent (India): A survey suggests reverse migration from the US is rising, but it’s also making India’s tech job market more competitive as GCCs expand. Geopolitics (Taiwan Strait): China launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei’s condemnation—another reminder that regional instability can spill into business planning and hiring.