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The Download: energy transmission and US threats against Chinese AI

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags During a heat w

Wipro Consumer acquires TTK's Good Home, Eva brands for ₹256 crore in second deal in three days

The FMCG company is accelerating its acquisition strategy as it strengthens its home care and fragrances portfolio with its 17th acquisition.

₹3,000-cr 203-km Kazipet-Balharshah rail tripling works completed: South Central Railway

The Kazipet-Balharshah section serves several coal and cement sidings along the route, resulting in heavy traffic congestion and near-saturation of line capacity over the years

Samastha general secretary Alikutty Musliar passes away

A respected Sunni religious leader, he served as the qazi of several mahals, including Kasaragod

EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices

The European Union has imposed a substantial fine on Google for violating competition rules within its search results. The tech giant is accused of illegally prioritizing its own specialized services over those of market competitors.

Warnings issued against sale of seeds at excessive prices in the Nilgiris

The right-wing boomers protesting data centers have a lot in common with the left

On a gray, humid Saturday morning in central Florida, a little under a dozen people gathered outside the Spring Hill Branch Library to protest the construction of a hyperscale data center in their community. There was no

How AI helps scientists design the next generation of medicines

Designing and developing a new medicine is an expensive, failure-prone scientific challenge. A new drug can take many years to develop, at the cost of a significant investment. And even then, most possible candidates nev

FCNR(B) turns litmus test | Explainer

At a time of geopolitical fragmentation, volatile capital flows and uncertain interest-rate cycles, FCNR(B) deposits have become a strategic macroeconomic rupee stabilisation tool, but at the risk of increasing external

One Rajasthan Doctor Took On Rs 9 Lakh Debt to Help 119 Students Crack NEET

A Trojan horse has breached the IITs

The Indian Knowledge System centres intend to embed myth-based inquiries in the framework of the IITs

FSSAI must finalise, notify Front-of-Pack nutrition Labelling norms in a time-bound manner: Parliamentary Panel

The Panel was dismayed to note that the draft FOPNL regulations were notified on September 13, 2022, and that more than 14,000 stakeholder comments have been received, which are presently under examination and wider cons

India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness

India has been among the first responders during Kenya’s public health emergencies

Moonshot accused by U.S. official of distilling Anthropic’s Fable

Chinese AI firm Moonshot made headlines worldwide last week with the release of its open-weight, 2.8 trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model

Rupee slips 4 paise to settle at 96.57 against U.S. dollar

A likely intervention by the RBI provided support to the local unit, said forex traders

ITC to rearchitect cigarette portfolio, take calibrated pricing actions to tackle effects of tax hike: chairman Puri

The company’s shares have declined over 22% on the National Stock Exchange so far in 2026.

Stock markets extend losses to fourth day on surging crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. During the day, it tanked 0.78%, to 76,151.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60

Next Infosys CEO: Ashiss Kumar Dash To Lead IT Giant Amid Macro Headwinds

The board has approved the appointment of Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate, with the tenure effective until March 31, 2027.

Video: Over 50 Cars Submerged As Rain Floods Parking Lot In Gujarat's Valsad

Heavy rainfall in Gujarat's Valsad district has led to severe flooding in low-lying urban areas. Video footage shows dozens of vehicles completely submerged following intense monsoon activity in the region.

Things to do in Kochi

Art expos, plays and shows to look forward in Kochi in the week starting July 25

He Was a Stray Dog With No Training. Soon, 'Thenga' Was Outperforming Elite Police Dogs

Most police dogs in the world are carefully bred, selected from established bloodlines, and trained for months to detect explosives, track suspects or locate missing people. India too followed the same process for a very

Decades-Old Extortion Racket: Why Manipur's Real Crisis Isn't Just Ethnic

The ongoing instability in Manipur is deeply rooted in a sophisticated extortion infrastructure developed by insurgent groups over several decades. While recent ethnic violence has dominated headlines, the underlying economic coercion by armed factions continues to undermine the state's functional g

Opinion: Opinion | A New US-Israel Defence Bill Has Opened An Unexpected Door For India

The recent United States-Israel defense bill introduces new frameworks for military integration that could significantly impact global defense partnerships. Strategic analysts suggest that the provisions in this legislation may inadvertently create significant opportunities for India's defense secto

Infosys names Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO designate

Ashiss Kumar Dash will take charge as CEO and MD with effect from April 1, 2027, the company said