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Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation push

Cathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI assistant powered by its latest model, Muse Spark, alongside privacy-focused features such as “incognito chat” built on confidential computing infrastructure using chips from AMD and Nvidia.

The Economic Times

RBI sold net $8.9 billion in April, gold holdings unchanged

The Reserve Bank of India engaged vigorously in the forex market in April, offloading a net amount of $8.94 billion to protect the rupee from plunging to record lows caused by the U.S.-Iran crisis and increasing oil costs. While gold stocks stayed stable, improving geopolitical conditions have bolstered the rupee's…

The Economic Times

Americans are fleeing the U.S. at record rates—an ex-Google engineer who left India to build a $7.2 billion AI firm says they’re making a mistake

He left India for Silicon Valley, built two billion-dollar companies, and insists the U.S. "remains the land of opportunity" as Americans flee.

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X, Reddit down: Why are Twitter and Reddit facing an outage and what you can do now?

Twitter down: Major social media platforms X and Reddit experienced widespread outages across India, the US, and other regions on Monday. Thousands reported issues, with the problems surfacing around 9:30 a.m. EST. While the cause remains unclear and a quick fix is not possible, users are advised to verify outages,…

The Economic Times

75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launched

The EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and research opportunities. This initiative, alongside awarding 75 prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships to Indian students for 2026-2028, aims to deepen youth engagement in the EU-India partnership. Europe remains a top…

The Economic Times

ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to study XPoSat Mission data

Launched on January 1, 2024, the XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, currently orbits Earth in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude of 650 kilometres.

The Economic Times

'Tragic loss': 12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion

A tragic industrial accident at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility has claimed at least 13 lives, including Indian nationals, and injured 66. The blast at the Barzan gas supply facility, ruled an accident, occurred Sunday night. Despite the incident, Qatar's energy minister assured that domestic needs and LNG exports remain…

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NSA Ajit Doval meets senior Iranian security official

In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held discussions with Iran's Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs Ghadir Nezamipour in New Delhi to navigate the complex security dynamics of West Asia.

The Economic Times

117-year-old bourse Calcutta Stock Exchange eyeing a revival under new Bengal govt

The West Bengal government is exploring a revival of the 117-year-old Calcutta Stock Exchange, which has remained dormant since 2013. Officials are evaluating alternative business models and engaging stakeholders to restore the historic bourse, while addressing regulatory and legal challenges that have stalled its operations for years.

The Economic Times

Fire tears through building in northern India, killing 14, mostly students

A fire has torn through a commercial building in Lucknow, India, killing at least 14 people, mostly students

The Independent UK

Maternity leave in India offers progress, with mixed results

In 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared maternity leave a fundamental right for working women. India is among the countries in the world where pregnant women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, which can be taken for up to two children. The move has been widely…

France 24

Perth driver charged over death of Indian national Komalpreet Kaur; funds raised to repatriate body to India

More than a month after Indian international student Komalpreet Kaur was hit and killed by a car in a Perth shopping centre carpark, a teenage driver has now been charged over the incident.

The Times of India

Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's how

Keir Starmer's Labour government, which secured a landslide victory, prioritized strengthening ties with India, culminating in the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) set to take effect on July 15. This landmark deal aims to significantly boost bilateral trade. Starmer's premiership also focused on rebuilding public confidence and repairing…

The Economic Times

‘Alarm bells ringing’: Why Indian newsrooms are losing public trust

The Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report 2026 highlights a news industry in India that is in flux. Trust in news fell four percentage points year-on-year to 39 percent, in line with a global decline to a decade-low 37 percent — “the lowest since we started recording this figure a decade…

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Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbers

India's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly application allows citizens to easily update their mobile numbers and addresses directly from their smartphones. It also offers features like biometric lock, face verification, and a digital QR card for…

The Economic Times

Yotta ramps up AI push with additional $6 billion investment

Yotta Data Services is injecting a massive $6 billion into expanding its AI infrastructure, significantly boosting its Nvidia GPU deployment. The company is increasing its Nvidia Blackwell GPU order and plans to integrate thousands of next-generation chips. This move highlights India's ambition to become a global AI compute hub, ensuring…

The Economic Times

World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creation

India's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion in financing. This funding will support structural reforms aimed at simplifying business regulations, enhancing trade, and improving access to capital. The initiative is projected to create employment for…

The Economic Times

Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026

Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN downloads surged dramatically, with some Telegram-linked apps seeing over 6,000% increases. While some students supported the move to ensure exam integrity, privacy advocates criticised the broad ban, highlighting users' immediate adoption…

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They laughed when a 23-year-old Bostonian set off to sell winter to the tropics in 1806: By 1833, Calcutta was paying Tudor today's $8.5 million for ice

A revolutionary trade in frozen water transformed colonial India's luxury. American merchant Frederic Tudor defied scepticism and financial ruin to ship New England ice to Calcutta. This feat, utilising advanced insulation and cutting techniques, brought chilled wines, ice cream, and medical relief to the wealthy, establishing Tudor as the 'Ice…

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Harley-Davidson's Entry-Level Motorcycle Is A Smash Overseas. Will The US-Bound Model Do the Same?

The MoCo's partnership with Indian motorcycle giant Hero MotoCorp has already seen success, and more models are reportedly on the way very soon.

The Economic Times

India bonds steady as dicey Iran truce, liquidity crunch curb appetite

Indian government bonds remained steady as traders adopted a cautious stance due to lingering U.S.-Iran tensions and tight banking liquidity. While oil prices dipped, offering some relief, market participants anticipate a period of consolidation after recent gains. Foreign inflows into bonds are strong, though rising U.S. Treasury yields present a…

The Independent UK

Pakistan warns it will ‘go to war’ over India’s attempts to control its water flows

Pakistan says it would consider military action if it receives evidence that India is moving at pace to block its water supplies

The Economic Times

India's manufacturing export boom: Why Mukul Kochhar says the time is 'right now'

India's economic outlook is brightening, with a top strategist predicting a multi-year manufacturing export boom. Despite past currency woes and foreign investor jitters, the nation's macro picture has strengthened, evidenced by a neutral current account. Crucially, new trade agreements and competitive energy costs are positioning Indian manufacturers to vie for…

The Economic Times

Dhoni is cricket's Federer, Virat Kohli comparable to Alcaraz: Sanju Samson

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson drew fascinating parallels between cricket and tennis, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm demeanor and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive style. He also highlighted how the women's team's ODI World Cup victory inspired the men's T20 World Cup win. Former…

The Economic Times

India's core sector output slows to 0.5% in May as against 1.8% in April

India's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip from April's 1.8%. While steel, cement, and electricity production showed positive momentum, the overall performance of the eight key sectors, including coal and refinery products, indicates a…

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