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A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reveals that India’s exports to the U.S. have declined by 37% over the past four months. The sharp drop is attributed to new U.S. tariffs on select Indian goods. The report highlights that Indian exporters are struggling significantly due to these increased trade barriers.
Ola Electric launched its first non-vehicle product, “Shakti,” an app-based portable energy storage device. Developed in-house, it serves as a power backup, solar storage, and mobile energy unit. Built on Ola’s 4,680 Cell Technology, Shakti comes in 1.5kWh, 5.2kWh, and 9.1kWh variants, priced from ₹39,999 to ₹1,99,999, entering India’s ₹1 lakh crore BESS market.
India offered its indigenous Akash missile system to Brazil during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi. Both countries discussed deepening defence ties, including co-developing and co-producing defence equipment to boost strategic partnership and joint military cooperation.
Companies are replacing customer service staff with AI chatbots. This frustrates users, like some Airtel customers, who find the bots cannot understand complex problems. A survey shows 23% of U.S. adults are frustrated with chatbots, as they often provide irrelevant answers, forcing customers to seek human help for solutions.
As emotional bonds with AI grow, Ohio lawmaker Thaddeus Claggett has proposed a bill banning human-AI marriages. House Bill 469 aims to prevent AI from gaining spousal rights like power of attorney. The bill reflects concerns over ethical, legal, and societal implications as AI systems become increasingly human-like in emotional interaction and decision-making.
During a durability test by JerryRigEverything, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery exploded even before the bend test began. Priced at ₹1.72 lakh, the device raised safety concerns. The incident went viral, with tech experts criticizing Google’s quality control. Comparisons to the Galaxy Note 7 recall have sparked fears among potential buyers.
Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer cloud services amid rising AI and data demands. Airtel Cloud users can now access IBM’s AI-ready solutions across regulated sectors. The duo will also build multizone regions in Mumbai and Chennai to ensure secure, uninterrupted operations and support India’s growing cloud infrastructure needs.
Mountaineer Bharat Tammineni from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable milestone by climbing Mount Cho Oyu in China, one of the world’s 14 highest peaks. With this, he becomes the first Indian to summit nine of the highest mountains globally. Tammineni has already conquered eight other towering peaks in his extraordinary journey.
Amazon is offering a ₹6,750 discount on the new iPhone Air (256GB) for HDFC cardholders, just weeks after its launch. With the offer, the phone’s price drops from ₹1,19,900 to ₹1,13,150 on EMI. Non-EMI users get ₹6,250 off. The iPhone Air features a premium design but compromises on camera, speakers, and battery life.
Mappls, promoted by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, offers an Immobiliser feature to remotely stop your car engine via OTP or password. Compatible with GPS trackers, it controls the car’s ECU, preventing theft by cutting fuel supply and engine start. Users get instant alerts on their mobile app if theft attempts occur, with easy reactivation options.
Portronics has launched Tune Plus, a wireless adapter that converts wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into wireless. Priced at ₹4,649, it supports YouTube, Netflix, dual-band Wi-Fi, and plug-and-play setup. With 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and compatibility with iOS 15+/Android 12+, it enhances old cars with a modern smart infotainment experience. Available online and offline.
Identifying fake calls and SMS is now easier with the Indian government’s Sanchar Saathi portal and app. Genuine financial calls use the 160-series, while real SMS end with codes: S (Service), G (Government), or P (Promotion). Messages without these may be fake. Report suspicious messages via the Chakshu section to stay protected from fraud.
Starting today, Microsoft has officially ended updates for the Windows 10 operating system. This includes the cessation of software updates, security patches, and technical support. The move will impact millions globally, particularly in India, where many VDX users and businesses continue to rely on Windows 10 for daily operations and digital infrastructure.
Space-tech start-up GalaxEye will launch Mission Drishti, India’s largest privately built Earth observation satellite, in early next year. The 160 kg satellite features advanced SyncFused Opto-SAR technology for high-resolution, all-weather imaging. It aims to support defense, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring with data.
Nathan Calvin of nonprofit Encode says OpenAI used legal pressure—including a home-delivered subpoena—to intimidate critics of a California AI transparency bill. Critics allege the subpoenas are retaliation for policy advocacy. OpenAI defends its actions as standard litigation. The AI community is divided, with some insiders urging the company to reflect.