The government has floated bold new draft regulations aimed at online money-gaming, proposing that violations be treated as non-bailable offences. Under the draft rules, all personnel within a company implicated in facilitating or enabling such infractions could be held liable. Key features of the proposal: Designated officers would be empowered to conduct warrantless searches and […]
Car buyers across India have a reason to celebrate this festive season. Thanks to the newly introduced GST 2.0 reforms, car prices have dropped significantly, making popular models from Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai more affordable. The tax rate revisions under GST 2.0 have translated into massive savings for buyers—from around ₹40,000 on entry-level
The global energy sector is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence, industrial expansion, and digitalisation drive unprecedented electricity demand. At the centre of this shift are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) — compact nuclear power plants designed to deliver clean, reliable, and scalable energy. Unlike conventional reactors, SMRs typically generate under 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has publicly confirmed one of India’s most closely guarded nuclear capabilities. In a post on X, Singh announced the successful September 24 launch of a 2,000-km range canisterised Agni-Prime missile from a specially designed rail-mobile launcher. The new system, capable of moving seamlessly across the national rail network without special preparations,
Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to transform the global automobile market, with more than 40–50 million car purchases each year expected to be influenced by AI-powered assistants by 2030, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with OpenAI. The study, titled “Will AI Become the Best Car Sales Advisor?”, suggests
EC Introduces ‘E-Sign’ Feature, Aadhaar-Linked Phone Now Mandatory for Voter Deletion Requests The Election Commission of India (EC) has rolled out an electronic signature (e-sign) facility on its ECINet portal and mobile app. With this new feature, anyone applying for voter registration, deletion, or correction will now have to authenticate their identity through a phone
Chipmaker Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI under a newly announced strategic partnership aimed at advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence. The agreement will support the training and deployment of OpenAI’s future models, with the first phase scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026 on Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform.
Azerbaijan has resumed crude oil exports to India after a 10-month suspension, following the resolution of a pricing dispute that had halted supplies, according to sources familiar with the development. In August, Azerbaijan exported 1,747.07 tonnes of crude oil to India, worth $781,520 Energy trade has long been a cornerstone of bilateral economic relations. In
Australia Cuts Russian Oil Price Cap, Expands Sanctions on ‘Shadow Fleet’ Australia has lowered the price cap on Russian oil and extended sanctions against Moscow’s “shadow fleet” in a fresh move to curb funding for Vladimir Putin’s war economy. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on Thursday that the cap would be reduced from USD 60
At its Connect event on Wednesday, September 17, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company’s boldest move yet in wearable technology — the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and the companion Meta Neural Band. The Ray-Ban Display represents Meta’s first AI-powered eyewear with a full-colour, high-resolution in-lens display. Unlike traditional smart glasses, the display is designed
