Noel Tata speculated to succeed Ratan Tata following his demise at 86
Mumbai: With the passing of Ratan Tata at the age of 86, speculation has emerged about the future leadership of the Tata Group. Among the most prominent names being considered is his half-brother, Noel Naval Tata. Having been associated with the conglomerate for over four decades, Noel Tata currently serves as Chairman of Trent, Tata International Limited, Voltas, and Tata Investment Corporation, and Vice Chairman of Tata Steel and Titan Company Limited.
Ratan Tata, the former chairman and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday night at Breach Candy Hospital. He was admitted earlier this week for routine checkups but was moved to the intensive care unit on Wednesday. The Tata Group confirmed his demise through an official statement.
Noel Tata’s extensive experience and leadership roles within the group have positioned him as a likely successor.
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BJP criticises Congress following Trump's praise for PM Modi's stance on security
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a swipe at the Congress party after former US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "nicest human being" and a "total killer" in response to perceived threats.
In a post on its official handle on X, the BJP contrasted Modi’s assertive approach with what it termed the Congress-led UPA’s “insipid response” to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
“Former American President Donald Trump, in the Flagrant podcast, called PM Modi the nicest human being, but also a total killer. Modi surprised Trump with his strong stance against Pakistan, saying India had defeated them for hundreds of years,” read BJP's statement.
Trump, speaking on the Flagrant podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz and Akash Singh, praised Modi’s leadership and recounted the 2019 "Howdy, Modi" event held in Houston, Texas, which he called a “beautiful gathering” attended by around 80,000 people.
Trump shared that he has a good relationship with PM Modi and commended the Prime Minister's firm approach in dealing with India’s adversaries when needed.
The former US President also recalled a conversation where Modi responded assertively when Trump offered assistance to manage India-Pakistan tensions, saying, “I will handle it and do whatever necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years."
Trump's comments further emphasised his admiration for Modi's leadership since taking office in 2014, noting that before then, India faced instability due to frequent changes in leadership.
