India on Friday said it was concerned about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, citing the presence of a large Indian community in the United States and the broader implications of the incident. The reaction came amid growing scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices in the US following the death of a woman during a federal operation. Responding to questions on the incident, the Ministry of External Affairs said India was closely following developments related to the Minneapolis

New Jersey political leaders are weighing in after a fatal shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer that has triggered protests and intensified national debate over federal enforcement practices. The incident, which occurred Wednesday, resulted in the death of a Minnesota resident and has drawn sharp reactions from elected officials across party lines. According to video footage captured at the scene, ICE officers approached a sport utility vehicle that was

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For nearly a century, humanity has imagined a future where cars drive themselves. From early cinematic visions to ambitious lab experiments, the idea of autonomous vehicles has fascinated engineers, filmmakers, and everyday commuters alike. In 2025, that long-standing dream has finally reached public roads at scale. Driverless robotaxis are no longer experimental concepts hidden behind research labs. They are active, revenue-generating services operating in major global cities, marking a majo

Gmail users could soon see one of the most requested features finally becoming a reality. Google appears to be preparing a major update that may allow users to change their “@gmail.com” email address, something that has traditionally been permanent since the day an account was created. While Google has long allowed users with non-Gmail login emails to update their address, those using a Gmail ID have largely been locked in, until now. Interestingly, early signs suggest that India could be

Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet, may soon introduce a new digital co-passenger inside its robotaxis. The company is reportedly experimenting with integrating Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its autonomous vehicles, allowing riders to converse with an onboard assistant that ca

Apple is still more than a year away from unveiling the iPhone 18 series, but early leaks and supply-chain reports are already offering a clearer picture of what to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in 2026. While Apple is also rumoured to be working on its first foldable iPhone around the same time, the Pro models are expected to remain the company’s flagship crowd-pullers. Instead of a minor refresh, the iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to deliver meaningful improvements acro

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is preparing a major overhaul of its employee compensation strategy, with plans to increase bonuses and incentives by as much as 50 percent in 2026. The move, revealed through an internal memo, reflects the company’s effort to retain top talent and maintain stability as it navigates regulatory pressure and corporate restructuring, including the planned spin-off of TikTok’s US operations. According to internal communications reviewed by media r

The United States briefly slipped behind the rest of the world in timekeeping after a powerful storm struck Colorado last week, disrupting operations at the country’s official timekeeping facility. Following the incident, American time was recorded as lagging by 4.8 microseconds compared to the global standard, a tiny difference that nevertheless raised serious concerns about the resilience of critical infrastructure systems. The disruption occurred at the National Institute of St

Meta is preparing a major comeback to the artificial intelligence industry with two new models named Mango and Avocado, expected to launch in the first half of 2026. These models are designed to challenge the dominance of OpenAI and Google, who currently lead the AI landscape. Mango will focus on generating high-quality images and videos, while Avocado will serve as Meta’s next large language model, built for text generation, complex reasoning, and coding capabilities. Both models are being

Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash as its new default AI model across the Gemini app and Search, saying it delivers faster performance and stronger reasoning skills than previous releases. The company claims Gemini 3 Flash not only surpasses 2.5 Flash, but also comes close to matching its advanced Pro model. The move strengthens Google’s position in the competitive AI market, where OpenAI recently released GPT-5.2. With Gemini 3 Flash now becoming the primary experience for millions of user

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

American authorities have unveiled a proposal that would require foreign tourists from dozens of countries, including the United Kingdom, to provide a five-year record of their social media activity before entering the United States. The measure, introduced by Customs and Border Protection, seeks to significantly expand the personal information collected from travellers who qualify for the visa waiver programme. Forty-two countries currently participate in the programme, which allows short-te

Microsoft has announced a massive 17.5 billion dollar investment to help transform India into an AI-first nation, marking its largest investment in Asia so far. The commitment was confirmed after a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, making it a milestone moment in India’s artificial intelligence growth path. Nadella expressed that the goal is to support India’s future by developing infrastructure, skills and sovereign technology capabilities f

Amazon has revealed one of its biggest commitments to India yet, announcing that it aims to help create 3.8 million job opportunities in the country by 2030. This comes at a time when the tech giant has laid off around 14,000 employees globally, highlighting a contrasting strategy between global restructuring and India-focused expansion. The announcement was made during the Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, where Amazon outlined its long-term roadmap for the Indian market. The company says it will

The United States embassy in India has issued a new advisory urging all visa applicants to strictly adhere to the updated appointment dates communicated through recent rescheduling emails. The mission clarified that individuals who arrive on their previously scheduled dates will not be granted entry into any embassy or consulate facility. The reminder follows a series of appointment modifications across multiple visa categories prompted by internal adjustments to scheduling systems, and aims

Tata Electronics has announced a milestone partnership with Intel to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips and AI-powered laptops in India. The collaboration marks a major leap in India’s semiconductor ambitions as the country seeks to become a global chip production hub. Tata is building two large semiconductor facilities worth nearly $14 billion, including a fabrication plant in Gujarat and an assembly-testing and packaging facility in Assam. The agreement brings Intel on board as Tata

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to sign an executive order this week establishing a single nationwide standard for artificial intelligence, a move he argued is necessary to replace the growing web of state-level AI laws. The announcement marks a significant step in the administration’s effort to shape the national regulatory structure around rapidly advancing AI systems, and it comes amid intensifying debate over who should hold authority to set protections for co

The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak