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German FAZ: Hesse’s industry is in distress010302

The last day of work was emotional. When the only steelworks in Hesse closed its doors forever at the end of October, many employees were sad and disappointed. This is understandable, because the breakup of the traditional company Buderus Edelstahl marks the end of 300 years of industrial history in Wetzlar. Many of the employees… Continue reading German FAZ: Hesse’s industry is in distress010302

German FAZ: Pope Leo does not pray in the Blue Mosque010302

Three hours after the pope’s visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the Vatican released a statement saying that Leo XIV had paused there for “a brief moment of prayer.” The statement, which was apparently sent by mistake, was later withdrawn. Because during his 20-minute stay, the Pope at least did not visibly pray –… Continue reading German FAZ: Pope Leo does not pray in the Blue Mosque010302

Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches

India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches

Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters

Alpine will have two convertibles in its line-up by 2030, with plans for drop-top versions of both its next-generation A110 sports car and its forthcoming Porsche 911-rivalling fastback GT. The Renault Group’s performance brand is in the process of building a line-up of seven electric-only models by 2030. To that end it has already launched the… Continue reading Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters

EVs from last millennium, vehicles registered in 1900: Database anomalies set off clean-up drive

According to Vahan database, a little over 41 crore vehicles are registered in India, but even govt entities are unsure how many of these are actually in operation. Electric vehicles may have emerged as a class of vehicles in the wake of climate change concerns in the new millennium, but the Vahan registration database tells… Continue reading EVs from last millennium, vehicles registered in 1900: Database anomalies set off clean-up drive

TTD to replace conventional vehicles with EVs

Taxis and rental vehicles operating between Tirupati and Tirumala will also be encouraged to shift to electric vehicles. In a major initiative to preserve and enhance the sacred environs of Lord Venkateswara’s abode at Tirumala, the Tirupati trust has decided to replace all conventional vehicles operating between Tirumala and Tirupati with electric vehicles in a… Continue reading TTD to replace conventional vehicles with EVs

The 2025 Installer gift guide

Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. by David Pierce Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The… Continue reading The 2025 Installer gift guide