Silicon Valley’s vision for global AI is flawed: each country needs its own blueprint
From energy grids to language performance, emerging economies are exposing the limits of today’s artificial-intelligence strategy as it expands globally..
A new affordable smartphone brand is coming to India
According to a new rumor, a new smartphone brand will be launched in India in the near future. This won't be a new company, but instead it's actually Fire-Boltt expanding into the smartphone market.
Fire-Boltt held 9.7% of the Indian smartwatch market in 202….
Europe as science superpower: what it will take to rival the US and China
Amid chaos in US science and geopolitical turmoil, Europe wants to position itself as a research haven — but questions about funding and innovation remain..
Europe must seize the moment to lead on free and open science
An under-appreciated research powerhouse, Europe has a responsibility to champion democratic science that is accessible to all the world’s research talent..
Apple's global assembly partners hit by wave of ransomware, Tata Electronics latest victim
Tata Electronics, Apple's exclusive iPhone assembler in India, confirmed a major data breach on June 23, 2026, weeks after the WorldLeaks hacking group posted stolen internal records for sale on dark web forums, Reuters revealed..
Mint Quick Edit | Russian oil is flowing into India—but what about the geopolitical angle?
The country's imports of crude oil from Russia are about to set a record this month, despite America's flip-flop sanctions. Observers who place such trends under the lens of global geopolitics shouldn’t read too much into the data, though..
Star Alliance Confirms Asiana’s Exit On December 16, 2026 (Miles Earning Ends On October 15)
Star Alliance has now confirmed what we have already known for more than a month (read more here), the date when Asiana Airlines is headed for an alliance exit. Korean Air acquired Asiana years ago, and the integration will be complete on December 17, 2026. [….
Tata Electronics hit by ransomware attack claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets
Tata Electronics said on Monday it had detected a recent “cybersecurity incident”, after researchers said World Leaks posted purported component design and specification papers of Apple and Tesla, both customers of the Indian group..
La trituradora del Brexit cumple 10 años: Keir Starmer, el sexto primer ministro en caer desde la votación del referéndum
El plebiscito y la separación de la UE ha arrastrado a los conservadores a una crisis de identidad y ha convertido a Nigel Farage en un candidato serio para ocupar el número 10 de Downing Street. Más información: Starmer se rinde a la presión y anuncia que d….
Binance tightens rules for India users, falls in line
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is now requiring Indian users to provide more details for every crypto deposit and withdrawal. This move aims to enhance transaction traceability and address concerns from regulators about potential misuse of virt….
India’s IPO megadeals will test jittery retail investors
India anticipates two massive IPOs: the National Stock Exchange and Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms. Local investor sentiment is crucial, especially after a sluggish market and a depreciating rupee. While both companies boast strong market positions, Jio's fres….
US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassle
Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers, ideal for hands-on investors with smaller sums. GIFT City provides a structured, convenient route ….
Meta buys into Kunal's Cred, names him Shah of WhatsApp
India News: The land of WhatsApp uncles and ubiquitous 'Good morning' messages has given the blockbuster messaging platform its next global head, with Meta Platfo..
Family of teenager killed in Central Park carriage horse crash asks Mamdani to impose immediate ban
The family of Romanch Mahajan — the 18-year-old tourist from India who died last week after jumping from an out-of-control horse-drawn carriage —called on Mayor Mamdani to use his executive authority to stop the planned resumption of horse carriage rides in C….
India's rooftop solar market jumps 125% as PM Surya Ghar drives a home-installation surge
India's rooftop solar market is gaining steam, with households leading the way. New data shows installations across the country more than doubled from a year earlier as incentives and simpler approvals helped turn household energy demand into growth for clean….
China minerals control threatens EU rearmament, as bloc seeks new sources
Aerospace & Defense IndustriesChina minerals control threatens EU rearmament, as bloc seeks new sources
Europe urged to work closely with Japan, form ties with Malaysia, India
Rheinmetall's FV-014 loitering munition drone on exhibition at a recent aerospace ….
Investors expecting 15-20% returns may be disappointed: Rajeev Thakkar
Investors should brace for lower nominal equity returns, according to PPFAS Mutual Fund's Rajeev Thakkar. While some market excesses have eased, frothy segments still require correction. Thakkar highlights risks in highly competitive sectors like food deliver….
RIL's call to list Jio Platforms could unlock up to 35% value
Reliance Industries shares surged as investors anticipate significant value from the upcoming Jio Platforms IPO, alongside advancements in AI and new energy ventures. Brokerages foresee substantial stock upside, with the Jio IPO expected to offer clearer insi….
Week after Sarvam, Naukri founder’s AI startup investments double in value
Naukri founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani said his AI startup investments have more than doubled since 2020, days after India's first AI unicorn, Sarvam, raised $234 million. .
India’s largest corporates mature against AI cyber threats: Palo Alto Networks
Anthropic's Claude Mythos remains off-limits for now, but it is only a matter of time before cyber-attackers develop similar weapons and cause a rise in breaches, says Palo Alto Networks president BJ Jenkins. Meanwhile, Indian companies are raising defences..
US FDA sends SOS to Indian drugmakers for critical cancer medicine amid US shortage
The US FDA is trying to secure supplies of ifosfamide, a cancer treatment in short supply due to manufacturing disruptions. IDMA is gathering information on potential Indian suppliers to address the ongoing drug shortage in the US..
JSW to flex its own tech for e-buses in fierce race for govt orders
JSW Group is developing its own electric bus platform, vehicle control unit and battery packs to gain a cost and technology edge in India's competitive e-bus market. The move supports aggressive government tender bids and marks a more self-reliant strategy th….
FY27 kicks off strong: Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods
Discretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impressive double-digit sales growth this fiscal year, thanks in part to a sweltering summer. Nevertheless, businesses are exe….
George Osborne warned me not to back Brexit. But, ten years on, here's why I was right and he was wrong: ALEX BRUMMER
Today, as Britain marks the tenth anniversary of the historic Brexit referendum, the conventional wisdom among the chatterati is that the vote to leave the EU was a terrible, cataclysmic mistake..
Talent shortage slows AI project progress beyond pilot stages
India faces a looming AI talent crisis, with projections indicating a shortage of over a million professionals by 2027. Companies are struggling to move AI projects beyond pilot phases due to a significant gap in skilled workers, particularly in deployment ro….
Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusion will fuel headcount expansion, bolster research and development, and drive international market entry into the Middle….
Next ECMS tranche likely in August, to target rare earths, components
Government officials anticipate announcing the next wave of Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) beneficiaries next month. The focus will be on domestic production of crucial upstream supply chain components and high-precision capital equipment. ….
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI apps
The National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscriptions in one place. While viewing will be centralised, cancellations will still require visiting the original booking ….
Software-hardware loop fuelling all new AI super cycle
While energy and cooling challenges persist, a lot more hardware requirements are expected to emerge, Synopsys CIO Sriram Sitaraman told ET. While energy and cooling pose challenges, innovation is anticipated to overcome these. Enterprises are also seeing pro….
Happy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch..
As AI adoption grows, token consumption comes under close scrutiny
Businesses are facing hefty AI bills, prompting a shift from simply counting AI tokens to scrutinising their actual value. Companies are now tracking cost per outcome and implementing stricter controls like usage dashboards and approval mechanisms. Firms ar….
Indian tech unicorns are transforming their internal AI tools into independent businesses, mirroring successes like Amazon Web Services and Slack. Companies such as NoBroker, Moglix, Apna, and Practo are leveraging years of accumulated data and domain experti….
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Gabriel India (₹1,242) – BUY
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates- Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 23 June 2026.
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood for
Keir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer struggled with economic challenges and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Key policy missteps on public services and t….
भारत के साथ मजबूत साझेदारी छोड़ गए स्टार्मर, जानें कैसे नए PM को मिलेगा फायदा
किएर स्टार्मर ने ब्रिटेन के प्रधानमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया है, लेकिन उनके कार्यकाल में भारत के साथ फ्री ट्रेड एग्रीमेंट पर बड़ी तरक्की हुई. विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि स्टार्मर ने UK-India संबंधों को मजबूती दी है, जो नए प्रधानमंत्री के लिए एक मजबूत आधार बने….
Indian tourist surge pushes Pokhara hotels to near-full occupancy
POKHARA: Hotels in Nepal’s tourism capital, Pokhara, are witnessing high occupancy rates as a surge of Indian tourists continues to boost the local tourism industry. Most visitors are flocking to popular attractions such as the Lakeside area and the Talbarahi….
By Shashi P.B.B. Malla For many weeks now, Nepal’s tea exports to India have been in the doldrums. In spite of all the hype about a reset in Nepal-India relations, at the operational level it is business as usual. At the highest state level everything may be ….
