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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumIndia's Department of Space has introduced new rules to prevent scientists from resigning from critical projects like Gaganyaan. At least 100 scientists quit in recent months, prompting the department to reverse a 2020 rule that let centre directors accept resignations. Now all such requests must be referred to the Department of Space itself.
A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India says its core systems are untouched, and the leaked files relate only to conventional balance of plant common service facilities. Reliance Group confirmed a partial breach on a third-party provider's server.
With Parliament's Monsoon Session starting July 20, the NDA is working hard to line up enough votes to pass the delimitation bill. The opposition INDIA bloc is closing ranks, though NDA is banking on splits in Trinamool and Shiv Sena and political realignments in Tamil Nadu. Congress's parliamentary group was scheduled to meet to firm up its strategy.
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to explain what steps it has taken to fix problems with its digital evaluation system. A one-member commission is now probing the alleged irregularities, and the court noted the frustration caused to students. The Centre had earlier removed CBSE officials and ordered an inquiry into the matter.
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India's Department of Space has introduced new rules to prevent scientists from resigning from critical projects like Gaganyaan. At least 100 scientists quit in recent months, prompting the department to reverse a 2020 rule that let centre directors accept resignations. Now all such requests must be referred to the Department of Space itself.
A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India says its core systems are untouched, and the leaked files relate only to conventional balance of plant common service facilities. Reliance Group confirmed a partial breach on a third-party provider's server.
With Parliament's Monsoon Session starting July 20, the NDA is working hard to line up enough votes to pass the delimitation bill. The opposition INDIA bloc is closing ranks, though NDA is banking on splits in Trinamool and Shiv Sena and political realignments in Tamil Nadu. Congress's parliamentary group was scheduled to meet to firm up its strategy.
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to explain what steps it has taken to fix problems with its digital evaluation system. A one-member commission is now probing the alleged irregularities, and the court noted the frustration caused to students. The Centre had earlier removed CBSE officials and ordered an inquiry into the matter.
US forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday, hitting coastal defence systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions across southern Iran. Iran's parliament speaker called the conflict an existential war with America, and hopes for a ceasefire have further dimmed.
US forces disabled an oil tanker trying to reach Iran's Kharg Island port after it ignored multiple warnings during the initial enforcement period of a reinstated naval blockade. US forces also launched strikes against Iranian military capabilities in the region. Iran condemned the blockade and warned of wider energy disruption.
Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese AI company DeepSeek, is now the world's richest AI model startup founder after his net worth surged to an estimated $36 billion following a recent funding round. His company's valuation jumped significantly, and Liang retained a majority ownership stake. The rise comes despite accusations from US AI companies about improper model usage.
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Oracle's credit rating to BBB- from BBB, citing risks tied to its expanding AI infrastructure business. OpenAI accounts for roughly half of Oracle's AI-related revenue, making Oracle vulnerable if OpenAI defaults on its massive data centre leases. S&P warned of further downgrades if Oracle's leverage exceeds 4.5 times.
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US forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday, hitting coastal defence systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions across southern Iran. Iran's parliament speaker called the conflict an existential war with America, and hopes for a ceasefire have further dimmed.
US forces disabled an oil tanker trying to reach Iran's Kharg Island port after it ignored multiple warnings during the initial enforcement period of a reinstated naval blockade. US forces also launched strikes against Iranian military capabilities in the region. Iran condemned the blockade and warned of wider energy disruption.
Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese AI company DeepSeek, is now the world's richest AI model startup founder after his net worth surged to an estimated $36 billion following a recent funding round. His company's valuation jumped significantly, and Liang retained a majority ownership stake. The rise comes despite accusations from US AI companies about improper model usage.
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Oracle's credit rating to BBB- from BBB, citing risks tied to its expanding AI infrastructure business. OpenAI accounts for roughly half of Oracle's AI-related revenue, making Oracle vulnerable if OpenAI defaults on its massive data centre leases. S&P warned of further downgrades if Oracle's leverage exceeds 4.5 times.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumThousands of files linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, India's largest nuclear facility, have surfaced on the dark web. This is a serious cybersecurity breach involving one of the country's most sensitive infrastructure assets.
The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India's semiconductor mission, with a massive outlay of ₹1.28 lakh crore. The goal is to build a stronger domestic chip ecosystem. This follows the earlier semiconductor push that attracted companies like Tata and Micron.
The Union Cabinet has approved a dedicated Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme worth ₹62,500 crore. The scheme is designed to boost domestic production of mobile phones in India. This is part of a broader push to make India a global electronics manufacturing hub.
OnePlus plans to exit all non-Chinese markets, including India, by 2027. The company will start pulling out of the US and Europe this week. Parent company Oppo is restructuring its global phone business.
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Thousands of files linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, India's largest nuclear facility, have surfaced on the dark web. This is a serious cybersecurity breach involving one of the country's most sensitive infrastructure assets.
The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the second phase of India's semiconductor mission, with a massive outlay of ₹1.28 lakh crore. The goal is to build a stronger domestic chip ecosystem. This follows the earlier semiconductor push that attracted companies like Tata and Micron.
The Union Cabinet has approved a dedicated Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme worth ₹62,500 crore. The scheme is designed to boost domestic production of mobile phones in India. This is part of a broader push to make India a global electronics manufacturing hub.
OnePlus plans to exit all non-Chinese markets, including India, by 2027. The company will start pulling out of the US and Europe this week. Parent company Oppo is restructuring its global phone business.
Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, has become the world's wealthiest AI founder with an estimated net worth of $36 billion, up from $16.7 billion. This puts him ahead of Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Greg Brockman. Bloomberg's estimates drove the ranking.
China's cyberspace regulator has approved Apple Intelligence, the company's generative AI service, for use on iPhones in China. The version will integrate AI capabilities from Baidu and Alibaba rather than Apple's own models. No rollout date has been announced yet.
Thinking Machines, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has open-sourced its first multimodal language model called Inkling. The model is built for low cost and is designed to resist censorship. It's released under an Apache 2.0 licence, meaning anyone can use and modify it.
At the VB Transform 2026 conference, Amazon's Director of AGI Autonomy Bryan Silverthorn explained why AI agents are stuck in pilot mode. Cisco data shows 85% of enterprises are running AI agent pilots, but only 5% have shipped them to real users. The problem, he said, is reliability — not capability.
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Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, has become the world's wealthiest AI founder with an estimated net worth of $36 billion, up from $16.7 billion. This puts him ahead of Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Greg Brockman. Bloomberg's estimates drove the ranking.
China's cyberspace regulator has approved Apple Intelligence, the company's generative AI service, for use on iPhones in China. The version will integrate AI capabilities from Baidu and Alibaba rather than Apple's own models. No rollout date has been announced yet.
Thinking Machines, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has open-sourced its first multimodal language model called Inkling. The model is built for low cost and is designed to resist censorship. It's released under an Apache 2.0 licence, meaning anyone can use and modify it.
At the VB Transform 2026 conference, Amazon's Director of AGI Autonomy Bryan Silverthorn explained why AI agents are stuck in pilot mode. Cisco data shows 85% of enterprises are running AI agent pilots, but only 5% have shipped them to real users. The problem, he said, is reliability — not capability.
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SpaceX's stock has fallen below its IPO price for the first time since going public. The company has lost more than $800 billion in market value from its closing high seen just a month ago. The selloff marks a dramatic reversal for one of the most hyped public listings in recent memory.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase reported record revenues, with Wall Street emerging as a major beneficiary of the AI boom. Morgan Stanley also posted record quarterly revenue and profit, with equities trading surging 69%. Strong bank earnings helped push US stocks higher alongside cool inflation data.
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation has peaked and cited five reasons why he believes the latest price surge has run its course. His comments suggest the Fed is comfortable holding rates steady for now. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh also testified before Congress, promising a vigilant fight to return inflation to the 2% target.
Anthropic, the AI startup behind the Claude chatbot, is meeting with investors ahead of a potential IPO as soon as October. The company is racing to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets. Bankers are already lining up for what could be one of the biggest tech listings of the year.
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SpaceX's stock has fallen below its IPO price for the first time since going public. The company has lost more than $800 billion in market value from its closing high seen just a month ago. The selloff marks a dramatic reversal for one of the most hyped public listings in recent memory.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase reported record revenues, with Wall Street emerging as a major beneficiary of the AI boom. Morgan Stanley also posted record quarterly revenue and profit, with equities trading surging 69%. Strong bank earnings helped push US stocks higher alongside cool inflation data.
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation has peaked and cited five reasons why he believes the latest price surge has run its course. His comments suggest the Fed is comfortable holding rates steady for now. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh also testified before Congress, promising a vigilant fight to return inflation to the 2% target.
Anthropic, the AI startup behind the Claude chatbot, is meeting with investors ahead of a potential IPO as soon as October. The company is racing to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets. Bankers are already lining up for what could be one of the biggest tech listings of the year.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumGoogle is now required to allow third-party app stores on Google Play after Epic Games withdrew its settlement, meaning the full antitrust court remedies now apply. This is a major shift in how Android's app ecosystem works. India has one of the world's largest Android user bases, so the change lands here with real weight.
A new Windows zero-day vulnerability called HiveLegacy was publicly disclosed on the exact same day Microsoft released a record number of security patches. Ars Technica describes HiveLegacy as a 'powerful primitive' likely capable of a range of harmful actions. The timing makes it especially dangerous, as attackers can move fast before systems are updated.
Secure Boot, a core Windows security feature meant to protect PCs from malicious software at startup, has been bypassable for most of its existence due to old, forgotten 'shims' that Microsoft never revoked. Researchers only recently discovered the flaw. This affects a vast range of Windows machines worldwide, including hundreds of millions in India.
A new lawsuit claims Meta used artificial intelligence to make layoff decisions, targeting workers with disabilities and medical conditions, without meaningful human review. Meta denies using AI to terminate these workers. The case raises sharp questions about whether automated systems can legally replace human judgment in employment decisions.
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Google is now required to allow third-party app stores on Google Play after Epic Games withdrew its settlement, meaning the full antitrust court remedies now apply. This is a major shift in how Android's app ecosystem works. India has one of the world's largest Android user bases, so the change lands here with real weight.
A new Windows zero-day vulnerability called HiveLegacy was publicly disclosed on the exact same day Microsoft released a record number of security patches. Ars Technica describes HiveLegacy as a 'powerful primitive' likely capable of a range of harmful actions. The timing makes it especially dangerous, as attackers can move fast before systems are updated.
Secure Boot, a core Windows security feature meant to protect PCs from malicious software at startup, has been bypassable for most of its existence due to old, forgotten 'shims' that Microsoft never revoked. Researchers only recently discovered the flaw. This affects a vast range of Windows machines worldwide, including hundreds of millions in India.
A new lawsuit claims Meta used artificial intelligence to make layoff decisions, targeting workers with disabilities and medical conditions, without meaningful human review. Meta denies using AI to terminate these workers. The case raises sharp questions about whether automated systems can legally replace human judgment in employment decisions.
xAI, the AI company owned by Elon Musk, is suing a South Carolina man named Terry Wayne Harwood for allegedly using its Grok chatbot to generate and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit claims Harwood deliberately worked around Grok's safety safeguards. The case was first reported by Reuters.
Hacked data from AI music generator Suno reveals the company scraped millions of songs and lyrics from YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius to train its AI, according to 404 Media. Suno had previously refused to disclose what was in its training data. The leak is one of the first concrete looks inside a major AI music company's dataset.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny visas or deport researchers solely because they work in content moderation or disinformation research. Disinformation researchers praised the ruling. It is a significant check on the administration's ability to target academics whose work it dislikes.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a vote on August 6th to abolish the national TV ownership cap, which currently stops any single company from owning broadcast stations that reach more than 39 percent of US TV households. The rule was designed to prevent one media giant from dominating the airwaves. Carr announced the move in a Breitbart op-ed.
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xAI, the AI company owned by Elon Musk, is suing a South Carolina man named Terry Wayne Harwood for allegedly using its Grok chatbot to generate and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit claims Harwood deliberately worked around Grok's safety safeguards. The case was first reported by Reuters.
Hacked data from AI music generator Suno reveals the company scraped millions of songs and lyrics from YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius to train its AI, according to 404 Media. Suno had previously refused to disclose what was in its training data. The leak is one of the first concrete looks inside a major AI music company's dataset.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny visas or deport researchers solely because they work in content moderation or disinformation research. Disinformation researchers praised the ruling. It is a significant check on the administration's ability to target academics whose work it dislikes.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a vote on August 6th to abolish the national TV ownership cap, which currently stops any single company from owning broadcast stations that reach more than 39 percent of US TV households. The rule was designed to prevent one media giant from dominating the airwaves. Carr announced the move in a Breitbart op-ed.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumIndia is pushing out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border. Tensions between the two countries are rising because of it.
Gautam Adani has filed a sworn affidavit denying that his group struck any deal tied to the dismissal of a US criminal case against him. He said Adani Group's plan to invest $10 billion in the US was announced on November 13, 2024, before the indictment was even made public. The statement addresses widespread speculation about a possible behind-the-scenes arrangement.
The India-UK trade deal eliminates tariffs on Indian goods that make up almost 97.7% of the trade value exported to the UK. The deal marks a major shift in trade terms between the two countries.
Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir killed nine people, including six protesters and one police officer in Tararkhal, with more deaths in a separate incident in Rawalakot. The violence signals serious unrest in the region.
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India is pushing out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border. Tensions between the two countries are rising because of it.
Gautam Adani has filed a sworn affidavit denying that his group struck any deal tied to the dismissal of a US criminal case against him. He said Adani Group's plan to invest $10 billion in the US was announced on November 13, 2024, before the indictment was even made public. The statement addresses widespread speculation about a possible behind-the-scenes arrangement.
The India-UK trade deal eliminates tariffs on Indian goods that make up almost 97.7% of the trade value exported to the UK. The deal marks a major shift in trade terms between the two countries.
Clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir killed nine people, including six protesters and one police officer in Tararkhal, with more deaths in a separate incident in Rawalakot. The violence signals serious unrest in the region.
The US and Iran have traded strikes for five consecutive days, with the US conducting 90-minute airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. President Trump has not decided whether to 'finish off' Iran. A top Iranian official left the door open for negotiations, saying, 'We must fear neither war nor negotiations.'
China's economic growth has fallen well short of its target, hurt by weak domestic demand and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices, even as its exports remained strong. The slowdown is more severe than expected.
A new Pew Research survey shows that more people around the world now favour China over the United States. The study also found greater global confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump.
Ukraine attacked 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea as part of a campaign to sever sea supply routes to Crimea, targeting fuel supplies. Russian attacks on the same day killed 14 civilians across multiple Ukrainian regions.
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The US and Iran have traded strikes for five consecutive days, with the US conducting 90-minute airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. President Trump has not decided whether to 'finish off' Iran. A top Iranian official left the door open for negotiations, saying, 'We must fear neither war nor negotiations.'
China's economic growth has fallen well short of its target, hurt by weak domestic demand and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices, even as its exports remained strong. The slowdown is more severe than expected.
A new Pew Research survey shows that more people around the world now favour China over the United States. The study also found greater global confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump.
Ukraine attacked 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea as part of a campaign to sever sea supply routes to Crimea, targeting fuel supplies. Russian attacks on the same day killed 14 civilians across multiple Ukrainian regions.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumThe ICC has approved major format changes for the 2027 ODI World Cup, introducing a three-stage structure called 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' before knockout rounds. The new format increases the chances of India and Pakistan meeting multiple times in the same tournament. The T20 World Cup will also expand to twenty teams with a new Super 10 stage.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called out what he sees as poor treatment of Kuldeep Yadav, describing him as a 'match winner'. Ashwin says Kuldeep's skill set will be crucial for India during the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments add to ongoing debate about India's spin bowling selection.
India are in a strong position to win their ODI series against England, with England facing questions about a selection error — specifically whether they should pick a fourth seamer. The match is set to be played in Cardiff. England need an urgent turnaround to stay in the series.
India has around 600 million gamers and one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world, but industry leaders say the next big challenge is building sustainable leagues, careers, and homegrown intellectual property. Investment, regulation, and even e-cricket are all picking up momentum. The focus is now shifting from attracting players to building lasting businesses.
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The ICC has approved major format changes for the 2027 ODI World Cup, introducing a three-stage structure called 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' before knockout rounds. The new format increases the chances of India and Pakistan meeting multiple times in the same tournament. The T20 World Cup will also expand to twenty teams with a new Super 10 stage.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called out what he sees as poor treatment of Kuldeep Yadav, describing him as a 'match winner'. Ashwin says Kuldeep's skill set will be crucial for India during the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments add to ongoing debate about India's spin bowling selection.
India are in a strong position to win their ODI series against England, with England facing questions about a selection error — specifically whether they should pick a fourth seamer. The match is set to be played in Cardiff. England need an urgent turnaround to stay in the series.
India has around 600 million gamers and one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world, but industry leaders say the next big challenge is building sustainable leagues, careers, and homegrown intellectual property. Investment, regulation, and even e-cricket are all picking up momentum. The focus is now shifting from attracting players to building lasting businesses.
Argentina beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta, coming from behind with two late goals to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Lionel Messi, 39, provided two assists and became the all-time World Cup assist leader with 12, breaking a record no player had previously matched in the Opta era. Argentina will face Spain in Sunday's final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will pit Euro champions Spain against Copa America champions Argentina, making it a battle between the two best international teams of recent years. Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final, with midfielder Rodri completing a record 655 passes in the tournament — the most by any player in a single World Cup edition since 1966. The final takes place this Sunday.
Over 10 million people have signed a petition demanding Argentina's removal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing alleged referee bias in their favour after their comeback win over Egypt. Egypt have disputed the officiating, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni rejected the claims, saying VAR and modern technology make favouritism impossible. The petition has not resulted in any official action from FIFA.
Chess governing body FIDE has approved a revamped qualification system for the 2028 Candidates Tournaments, removing rating-based qualification entirely. A new pathway called the Total Chess World Championship Tour has been introduced, and World Cup spots have been reduced to just two finalists. FIDE Circuit places will now be decided over a two-year cycle, rewarding consistent performance.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta, coming from behind with two late goals to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Lionel Messi, 39, provided two assists and became the all-time World Cup assist leader with 12, breaking a record no player had previously matched in the Opta era. Argentina will face Spain in Sunday's final.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will pit Euro champions Spain against Copa America champions Argentina, making it a battle between the two best international teams of recent years. Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final, with midfielder Rodri completing a record 655 passes in the tournament — the most by any player in a single World Cup edition since 1966. The final takes place this Sunday.
Over 10 million people have signed a petition demanding Argentina's removal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing alleged referee bias in their favour after their comeback win over Egypt. Egypt have disputed the officiating, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni rejected the claims, saying VAR and modern technology make favouritism impossible. The petition has not resulted in any official action from FIFA.
Chess governing body FIDE has approved a revamped qualification system for the 2028 Candidates Tournaments, removing rating-based qualification entirely. A new pathway called the Total Chess World Championship Tour has been introduced, and World Cup spots have been reduced to just two finalists. FIDE Circuit places will now be decided over a two-year cycle, rewarding consistent performance.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumLarsen & Toubro is rolling out Microsoft AI Copilot tools to the vast majority of its employees, reportedly making it the first large Indian business group to do this at scale. This is a major move that signals how seriously Indian conglomerates are taking AI adoption. No other large Indian group has attempted an AI tool rollout of this size.
Companies hiring for AI roles are shifting their focus from how much candidates use AI tools to whether they can show real business results from using them. Recruiters are now looking for measurable outcomes as firms move from experimenting with AI to expecting a return on investment. The playbook for landing an AI job is changing fast.
OnePlus is planning to leave all non-Chinese markets, including India, by 2027 as its parent company Oppo restructures its global smartphone business. The exit from the US and Europe begins this week, with India to follow. This ends OnePlus's run as a popular premium Android brand in the Indian market.
SpiceJet's market share fell to just 3% in May as a cash crunch continues to shrink its fleet and push up flight delays. The airline is under scrutiny from regulators, lessors, and customers as it tries to stabilise operations. Its recovery effort is far behind where its rivals are.
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Larsen & Toubro is rolling out Microsoft AI Copilot tools to the vast majority of its employees, reportedly making it the first large Indian business group to do this at scale. This is a major move that signals how seriously Indian conglomerates are taking AI adoption. No other large Indian group has attempted an AI tool rollout of this size.
Companies hiring for AI roles are shifting their focus from how much candidates use AI tools to whether they can show real business results from using them. Recruiters are now looking for measurable outcomes as firms move from experimenting with AI to expecting a return on investment. The playbook for landing an AI job is changing fast.
OnePlus is planning to leave all non-Chinese markets, including India, by 2027 as its parent company Oppo restructures its global smartphone business. The exit from the US and Europe begins this week, with India to follow. This ends OnePlus's run as a popular premium Android brand in the Indian market.
SpiceJet's market share fell to just 3% in May as a cash crunch continues to shrink its fleet and push up flight delays. The airline is under scrutiny from regulators, lessors, and customers as it tries to stabilise operations. Its recovery effort is far behind where its rivals are.
A lawsuit claims Meta used a set of internal AI systems to decide who would be cut in its 10% workforce reduction, and that the system disproportionately targeted employees who had taken protected leave. The company has not publicly addressed the specific allegations. This is one of the first major legal challenges to AI-driven firing decisions.
Union membership in the US reached 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest share in 16 years, but over 50 million workers want to be in a union and aren't. A new analysis suggests that if union membership tripled, workers could see wages rise by 14.5%. The gap between workers who want unions and those who have them is growing.
The rapid expansion of AI data centres is straining the US power grid and driving up electricity costs for ordinary Americans. PJM Interconnection, the largest US grid operator, released findings showing Americans could face $6.3 billion in additional energy costs within three years. The surge in demand is primarily driven by data centres.
The UK government announced on July 15 a new policy targeting social media use by older teenagers, described as a social media curfew that aims to limit their late-night scrolling habits. The policy takes a different approach from outright bans adopted by other countries, focusing specifically on nighttime use. Details of how it will be enforced were not provided in the report.
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A lawsuit claims Meta used a set of internal AI systems to decide who would be cut in its 10% workforce reduction, and that the system disproportionately targeted employees who had taken protected leave. The company has not publicly addressed the specific allegations. This is one of the first major legal challenges to AI-driven firing decisions.
Union membership in the US reached 16.5 million workers in 2025, the highest share in 16 years, but over 50 million workers want to be in a union and aren't. A new analysis suggests that if union membership tripled, workers could see wages rise by 14.5%. The gap between workers who want unions and those who have them is growing.
The rapid expansion of AI data centres is straining the US power grid and driving up electricity costs for ordinary Americans. PJM Interconnection, the largest US grid operator, released findings showing Americans could face $6.3 billion in additional energy costs within three years. The surge in demand is primarily driven by data centres.
The UK government announced on July 15 a new policy targeting social media use by older teenagers, described as a social media curfew that aims to limit their late-night scrolling habits. The policy takes a different approach from outright bans adopted by other countries, focusing specifically on nighttime use. Details of how it will be enforced were not provided in the report.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumDeveloping Nations Pay More to Foreign Lenders Than They Spend on Children's Education
A new UNESCO report found that 113 developing countries spent more repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025. In sub-Saharan Africa, 18 countries spent five times more on debt repayment than on schooling. This comes as global aid to education is predicted to drop by up to 30%.
China's Economy Hits Near-Record Low Growth of 4.3% — And India Should Pay Attention
China's economy grew just 4.3% in the three months to June, one of its lowest quarterly readings on record and worse than expected. The slowdown comes amid concerns about a lopsided economy, with weak consumer spending and business investment. Strong exports, partly boosted by an AI boom, were not enough to offset the drag.
China Now Viewed More Favourably Than the US in Many Countries, Global Survey Finds
A new survey shows that China and President Xi Jinping are now preferred over the US and President Trump in many nations around the world. The shift is driven by improved perceptions of China alongside declining views of the United States. This represents a notable change in global soft power dynamics.
China's Car Exports Cross 1 Million Per Month for the First Time — Tariff War Looms
China exported more than 1 million cars in a single month for the first time in June, as overall exports rose 27%. The country's trade surplus looks set to match or beat last year's record of $1 trillion. The US and EU are now at risk of imposing new tariffs in response.
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Developing Nations Pay More to Foreign Lenders Than They Spend on Children's Education
A new UNESCO report found that 113 developing countries spent more repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025. In sub-Saharan Africa, 18 countries spent five times more on debt repayment than on schooling. This comes as global aid to education is predicted to drop by up to 30%.
China's Economy Hits Near-Record Low Growth of 4.3% — And India Should Pay Attention
China's economy grew just 4.3% in the three months to June, one of its lowest quarterly readings on record and worse than expected. The slowdown comes amid concerns about a lopsided economy, with weak consumer spending and business investment. Strong exports, partly boosted by an AI boom, were not enough to offset the drag.
China Now Viewed More Favourably Than the US in Many Countries, Global Survey Finds
A new survey shows that China and President Xi Jinping are now preferred over the US and President Trump in many nations around the world. The shift is driven by improved perceptions of China alongside declining views of the United States. This represents a notable change in global soft power dynamics.
China's Car Exports Cross 1 Million Per Month for the First Time — Tariff War Looms
China exported more than 1 million cars in a single month for the first time in June, as overall exports rose 27%. The country's trade surplus looks set to match or beat last year's record of $1 trillion. The US and EU are now at risk of imposing new tariffs in response.
US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iran After Ceasefire Collapses
President Trump ordered US warships and aircraft to blockade Iranian ports again after a ceasefire broke down. The blockade stops vessels travelling to and from Iran and requires a significant commitment of military resources. The move sharply escalates tensions in the Middle East.
Argentina Beat England in World Cup Semi-Final, Then Waved a Falklands Banner on the Pitch
Argentina came back with two late goals to beat England and reach the 2026 World Cup final. After the final whistle, players celebrated on the pitch holding a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' — a reference to the disputed Falkland Islands that triggered a war between the two countries in 1982. The moment instantly ignited political controversy beyond sport.
Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Climbs to 30, Police Point to Negligence
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok bar rose to 30, making it the city's deadliest blaze in 17 years. Police say negligence is their primary theory and are investigating whether exits were blocked or hard to access. The bar owner offered 'deepest apologies' and said they would cooperate with investigators.
Ontario Wildfires Turn Toronto's Sky Yellow and Give It the World's Worst Air Quality
Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario blanketed Toronto, giving it the worst air quality ranking in the world according to tracking data. Environment Canada issued health warnings after the city's sky turned a sickly yellow. The smoke also affected cities across the north-eastern United States.
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US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iran After Ceasefire Collapses
President Trump ordered US warships and aircraft to blockade Iranian ports again after a ceasefire broke down. The blockade stops vessels travelling to and from Iran and requires a significant commitment of military resources. The move sharply escalates tensions in the Middle East.
Argentina Beat England in World Cup Semi-Final, Then Waved a Falklands Banner on the Pitch
Argentina came back with two late goals to beat England and reach the 2026 World Cup final. After the final whistle, players celebrated on the pitch holding a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' — a reference to the disputed Falkland Islands that triggered a war between the two countries in 1982. The moment instantly ignited political controversy beyond sport.
Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Climbs to 30, Police Point to Negligence
The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok bar rose to 30, making it the city's deadliest blaze in 17 years. Police say negligence is their primary theory and are investigating whether exits were blocked or hard to access. The bar owner offered 'deepest apologies' and said they would cooperate with investigators.
Ontario Wildfires Turn Toronto's Sky Yellow and Give It the World's Worst Air Quality
Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario blanketed Toronto, giving it the worst air quality ranking in the world according to tracking data. Environment Canada issued health warnings after the city's sky turned a sickly yellow. The smoke also affected cities across the north-eastern United States.