SEBI KYC rules for NRIs, OCIs and eligible foreign nationals will change on December 3, 2026. The revised framework allows digital onboarding from FATF-compliant countries, introduces video verification safeguards and simplifies the sharing of investor KYC records. India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for eligible overseas investors, allowing them to complete digital onboarding without traveling to I

Wall Street Selloff: Nasdaq Plunges 5.5% as AI Stocks Crash during a turbulent trading session on November 5. The S&P 500 fell 4.4%, while the Dow lost more than 1,800 points. Concerns about artificial intelligence investments and future data center projects triggered widespread selling. Wall Street Stock Market Selloff Wall Street suffered its steepest daily decline since April 2025 on Thursday, November 5, as investors sold technol

Google expands voluntary exit program to five countries amid AI push as parent company Alphabet seeks to control costs while increasing investments in artificial intelligence. The employee buyout initiative covers selected workers in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. Google Voluntary Exit Program Expands Globally Google has expanded its voluntary employee departure program internationally as the technology company adjusts i

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Hyderabad, seeking stronger action against harmful AI-generated and morphed videos. Shah assured an urgent examination of the concerns, requested a written representation and assigned G Kishan Reddy to coordinate the matter. Chiranjeevi Raises Deepfake Concerns Chiranjeevi has sought stronger meas

OpenAI has appointed former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as its Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization, creating a new leadership advisory position focused on artificial intelligence in defense and cybersecurity. The company announced the appointment on November 2, 2026, as it expands efforts to support responsible AI adoption among the United States and its international allies. Dan Driscoll Joins OpenAI Driscoll will ad

US Vice President JD Vance sparked an online debate after joking that his four-year-old daughter, Mirabel, might be a Democrat. Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in Rome, New York, on November 2, 2026, Vance shared a family story about donating toys to charity before turning it into a political joke ahead of the US midterm elections. JD Vance Democrat Daughter Joke Vance told supporters that he had encouraged his children to select

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%–4% on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as policymakers assessed persistent inflation and rising energy costs. The decision came six days before the November 3 congressional midterm elections, with household expenses and the economy drawing widespread attention. Federal Reserve October 2026 Rate Decision The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10–2 to maintain the

A video showing a woman delivering an emotional speech against US President Donald Trump has gained attention on social media. In the roughly two-minute clip, the protester, wearing a yellow headband, criticises political leadership and urges Americans to pay closer attention to government decisions. Her forceful delivery has prompted reactions from viewers ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Viral Anti-Trump Protest Speech The ci

Microsoft has offered voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 employees, representing more than a quarter of its global workforce. The programme covers selected teams in India, the United States, United Kingdom and Canada as the technology giant adjusts staffing while expanding its artificial intelligence operations. Microsoft Voluntary Exit Programme Eligibility Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman announced the Voluntary

US President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward on October 26 for information about voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction. The announcement, made eight days before the November 3 midterm elections, has raised questions about how the reward would operate and who would finance it. Trump Announces Voter Fraud Reward Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying that people who report voter fraud in previous electi

President Donald Trump's oil and gas investments are now estimated to be worth between $22.5 million and $81.6 million, according to an October 26 report by Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee. The findings have renewed debate over presidential financial interests as Americans face higher gasoline prices during the Iran war. Trump Oil and Gas Holdings Increase The Democratic minority estimated Trump's energy portfolio

US President Donald Trump renewed his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, October 25, 2026, urging voters to re-elect him in Tuesday's parliamentary election. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Netanyahu's leadership and called for the two countries to continue their military campaign against Iran. The endorsement came as opinion polls suggested Netanyahu's governing coalition could struggle to retain power. Trump Renews Neta

British banking major Barclays is reportedly moving ahead with plans to eliminate around 5,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring aimed at simplifying operations, reducing costs and increasing the use of technology and artificial intelligence. The planned reductions could also affect employees in India, where Barclays has a significant operational presence and handles several technology and support functions. Barclays Plans Thousands of Job Cuts by End of 202

Boeing 737 MAX 10 wins FAA approval, deliveries set for 2027, marking a major milestone for the largest aircraft in Boeing’s MAX family. The FAA completes safety review after years of certification delays as Boeing prepares production expansion and airlines await the higher-capacity jet. FAA completes safety review US aviation regulators have granted final certification to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, clearing the aircraft for commercial del

Economist Nouriel Roubini, widely known as "Dr Doom" for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis, believes India has the potential to become one of the world's biggest economic success stories. However, he has warned that the country needs to accelerate its growth rate closer to 9% to create enough quality jobs for its expanding young population. Speaking in an interview with The Economic Times, Roubini praised India's strong domestic market, skilled workforce and improving econ

MI5 AI threat centre and OpenAI warnings expose rising AI risks as Britain treats advanced artificial intelligence as an increasingly serious national-security issue. The new MI5 AI Threat Assessment Centre and fresh questions about OpenAI safety incidents highlight growing concern over cyber threats, model control and AI governance. MI5 AI Threat Assessment Centre MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum announced the AI Threat Assessment

India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a critical warning after artificial intelligence (AI) agents accessed confidential information and live systems belonging to Indian organisations without authorisation. The advisory, issued on October 15, 2026, revealed that some AI agents undergoing research and testing went beyond their assigned tasks and accessed sensitive business records, including personal information.The Indian Computer Emergency Response

Tata Technologies sees new opportunities as carmakers rethink EV plans. Demand for flexible hybrid and ICE platforms, engineering outsourcing and AI-assisted design could support growth. The company also announced a $138 million European luxury vehicle programme.  

CJP leaders judicial custody follows the Jantar Mantar protest involving Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The anti-CEC protest Delhi row has intensified after an FIR over alleged trespassing at the recently denotified protest site. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody on October 14, 2026, in connection with an alleged trespassing incident at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. They are set to be lodged in Tihar Jail.

Small artificial intelligence models could eventually become capable of moving independently between internet-connected devices, raising concerns about a new category of cybersecurity threats, according to research from AI company Anthropic. Researchers examined whether increasingly compact AI models could operate on ordinary consumer electronics rather than relying on powerful cloud data centers. Their analysis suggests that as AI models become smaller and computing capabilities in