Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a direct warning targeting major U.S. technology companies operating in the Middle East, signaling a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions that could extend into corporate and digital infrastructure. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Guard declared that at least 18 international companies would be considered “legitimate targets” following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. The

The Indian rupee has slipped to a new record low, falling to 94.1575 per US dollar, surpassing its previous all-time low of 93.98 set earlier this week. The continued decline is being attributed to growing concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has placed significant pressure on global markets, including the Indian currency. Since the war broke out late last month, the rupee has weakened by about 3.5%, reflecting the heightened uncertainty in international mark

The central government has retained the 4% retail inflation target for the next five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a tolerance band of 2–6%. This decision, made in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), continues the inflation-targeting framework that was first introduced in 2016. The move aims to maintain price stability while allowing some flexibility in the target, accommodating short-term volatility. The government’s inflation target, outline

Meta has announced a significant multiyear agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to accelerate its artificial intelligence expansion, marking another major investment in computing infrastructure just days after committing to large-scale purchases of Nvidia processors. The social media giant said Tuesday that the deal will involve deploying up to 6 gigawatts of AMD’s graphics processing units across its AI data centers, along with AI-optimized central processing units designed to suppo

India’s financial sector has been grappling with the persistent issue of mis-selling, especially in the realm of banking and insurance products. In a recent statement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the ongoing concern, declaring that banks cannot treat mis-selling as a routine part of their business. She went as far as to say that mis-selling is an "offence," sending a clear message to financial institutions that such practices will not be tolerated. Her remarks came at a pr

Poland has formally prohibited Chinese-made cars and other technologically advanced vehicles from entering the country’s military facilities, citing concerns over potential data security risks. The decision, announced by the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, is intended to reduce the possibility of uncontrolled acquisition and use of sensitive information by modern automotive systems. According to the Polish military, the move follows a detailed risk assessmen

Major US technology companies are increasingly turning to the H-1B visa programme to recruit skilled foreign professionals as they accelerate investments in artificial intelligence and related digital infrastructure. New data show that a large share of visa petitions filed by leading firms are tied directly to AI-driven roles, underscoring how access to global talent has become central to their long-term strategy. An analysis of labour condition applications indicates that more than

Elon Musk’s long-standing reputation for advancing unconventional technological ideas has taken another ambitious turn, with SpaceX formally proposing to build an orbital network of artificial intelligence data centres powered by solar energy. What initially appeared to be an eccentric concept has quickly moved into the regulatory phase, supported by official filings and public statements that suggest the company is serious about relocating a significant share of AI computing capacity beyon

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its latest monetary policy decision today, February 6, 2026, with markets largely expecting the central bank to keep the repo rate unchanged. This announcement follows a series of rate cuts, with the last one made in December 2025, reducing the repo rate from 5.50% to 5.25%. Experts predict that the RBI will maintain a pause in rate cuts as it assesses the impacts of the previous changes on inflation and growth. RBI Governor Sanjay Malho

United States President Donald Trump and his two sons have filed a $10 billion civil lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the US Treasury Department, alleging systemic failures that allowed the unlawful disclosure of their confidential tax information. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Miami and accuses federal authorities of negligence in preventing internal misconduct that resulted in the release of sensitive financial records. According to the court filing, Tr

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched an internal review following the upload of sensitive contracting documents to a public version of ChatGPT by its acting director, according to officials familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred last summer, triggered multiple automated security alerts within the Department of Homeland Security and has renewed scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence tools inside federal agencies. The documen

The Andhra Pradesh delegation’s presence at the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos has already begun yielding remarkable results. IT Minister Nara Lokesh made a major announcement that has drawn national and international attention by revealing a massive strategic infrastructure partnership between the Andhra Pradesh government and RMZ Group. Valued at nearly 10 billion dollars, this partnership is expected to redefine the state’s digital, industrial and employment landscape over the co

Several new state laws aimed at improving worker pay, expanding health care protections, and strengthening consumer safeguards are set to take effect across Virginia on Jan. 1, marking one of the most wide-ranging policy updates in recent years. The measures touch on issues ranging from minimum wage increases to medical billing practices and digital protections for children, reflecting priorities lawmakers say are rooted in everyday concerns of residents. Political analyst Leslie Ca

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

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.5% to 5.25%. This marks a total reduction of 125 basis points in 2025, sparking fresh hope among homebuyers for affordable loan EMIs as banks prepare to revise lending rates. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met on December 3, 4 and 5, voted unanimously after assessing inflation control, liquidity status and growth expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed the move, addin

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

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has urged caution as global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to fuel record valuations and intense competition across the technology sector. In an interview, Pichai described the present moment as remarkable for innovation, yet marked by clear signs that investor expectations may be stretching beyond what the industry can sustain. His comments arrive at a time when comparisons to previous periods of market exuberance, particularly the late

A significant privacy issue in WhatsApp has come to light after researchers revealed that a long-standing flaw exposed the phone numbers and profile photos of nearly 3.5 billion users worldwide. The discovery was made by a team from the University of Vienna, who found that WhatsApp’s contact-discovery system lacked proper rate limiting, allowing automated tools to check millions of phone numbers per hour. Through this gap, researchers were able to confirm whether a number was registered on

Cook County property owners are finally set to receive their long-delayed second installment property tax bills, with officials confirming that 1.8 million bills are expected to be mailed by Friday. The bills, which are normally delivered during the summer, will carry a due date of December 15, marking the end of a months-long delay that left many residents uncertain about their financial planning for the year. The delay stems from an extensive modernization of Cook County’s aging