Google Pledges $15 Billion to Shape India’s AI Landscape Google has unveiled its inaugural significant artificial intelligence center in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. A significant investment of $15 billion is set to be made by the company from 2026 to 2030, aimed at creating a cutting-edge AI data center in Visakhapatnam. This…
Finance Minister Flags Critical AI Skills Shortage India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised alarms about the growing gap between AI adoption and talent availability. Rapid industry integration of AI has outpaced workforce readiness, threatening to stall economic and technological momentum. She emphasized that industries are embracing AI but lack AI-ready human resources to fully…
Crypto Crime Syndicate Targets BTS’s Jungkook South Korean police have arrested 18 suspects linked to a $28 million hacking ring accused of stealing from celebrities and executives. Among the victims was BTS star Jungkook, whose HYBE shares were targeted in an $8.4 million fraud attempt that was foiled before losses occurred. Authorities say the syndicate…
A Long-Delayed Agreement Finally Signed India and the United Kingdom signed their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025. The pact lowers tariffs on whisky, gin, and automobiles, while leaving politically sensitive areas like agriculture and legal services largely untouched. For both sides, the deal is as much about navigating domestic politics…
New Furniture Tariffs Announced by President Trump In a notable development on the global trade front, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will be imposing new tariffs on furniture imports. The president made the announcement via his Truth Social platform, stating that furniture coming from other countries would be “tariffed at a…
India and Brazil Strengthen Strategic Tech Partnership India and Brazil have committed to significantly deepen their bilateral cooperation across key technological domains, including digital public infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. Both nations recognize these areas as vital for national development and enhancing public service delivery. This agreement, formalized during Indian Prime…
Indian Police Arrest Crypto Scam Suspect for $180K Fraud Authorities in Kolkata have arrested a 26-year-old man, Harshik Mukeshbhai Patel, for allegedly orchestrating a cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded victims of approximately $180,000 (Rs. 1.5 crore). The arrest, carried out in Chandkheda, Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, follows an extensive investigation led by the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime…
Trump’s Tariffs Send Ripples Through Crypto Markets The cryptocurrency markets experienced a notable jolt following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of hefty tariffs on 14 countries, including key economic partners like Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, effective August 1. This significant geopolitical move immediately put pressure on crypto assets, reflecting the market’s sensitivity…
The Unmasking of ‘Ketamelon’: India’s Darknet Mastermind In a significant triumph against cybercrime, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully apprehended a 35-year-old engineer from Kerala, identified as the elusive ‘Ketamelon.’ This individual is accused of single-handedly orchestrating and managing what has been described as the country’s largest darknet drug network. For two years, ‘Ketamelon’…
Bybit’s Landmark Tax Implementation in India Bybit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has made a significant announcement that will profoundly impact its user base in India. Effective July 7, 2025, the platform will begin enforcing an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all crypto-related fees for users residing in India. This decisive move aligns…
