In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
AI firm Databricks valued at $190 billion as it bags $5 billion in fundingThe funding comes six months after Databricks was valued at about $134 billion in a previous round, as investor demand for companies tied...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Accel raises $3.5 billion to invest in emerging global AI startupsThe firm, which has backed artificial intelligence companies including Anthropic, Cursor and Perplexity, has raised four separate funds ded...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Govt committed to phased implementation of 'PRAHAAR' strategy: MHAIndia's PRAHAAR strategy is being rolled out progressively, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts in a structured manner. The initiative ai...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Unmasking digital syndicates: How public-private cooperation transforms cyber investigations in IndiaIndian law enforcement is leveraging blockchain transparency to combat financial crime effectively. Recent initiatives have focused on dism...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund adds Bandhan Bank, 14 other stocks; exits Vedanta, 17 more in JulyJioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund added 15 stocks and exited 18 in July, with Bandhan Bank and Punjab National Bank among its key additions. The ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
India targets 10-fold clean fuel output jump in next 5-10 years to curb importsIndia aims for a tenfold increase in compressed biogas production over the next decade. The government plans to address supply chain uncert...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Posters of 19 wanted terrorists put up across Delhi ahead of Independence DayPosters of wanted terrorists are displayed across Delhi as part of security measures. Security agencies are intensifying surveillance at ke...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
High AI stakes push Indian VCs to rejig funding playbooksAverage investments in AI startups have increased to $3-5 million at the seed level and upwards of $10 million in Series A rounds, said inv...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Archer Aviation shares jump nearly 10% on deal to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, two other unitsArcher Aviation shares surged after agreeing to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero and two other units. This strategic acquisition grants Archer ac...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Poland and Baltics shield infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strikeBaltic nations and Poland are increasing security around critical infrastructure. They fear Russia may stage false flag drone attacks to de...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Hitachi Energy jumps 7% after Q1 results. Here's why Nomura initiated coverage on stockHitachi Energy India shares jumped over 7% after the company reported a 123.5% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 profit. Nomura initiated coverage with a...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Acme Solar plans to spend up to Rs 20k crore on capex: CEOACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus. The ...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
“Our top priority is to…”: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid Elon Musk’s Texas pushTexas has paused approvals for new data centers as Governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping audit of projects seeking access to the state’s p...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Nvidia to invest up to $3 billion in Stargate data centre developer Lancium: The InformationNvidia will get a 20% stake in Lancium for the first $2 billion investment, and its stake could grow to an additional $1 billion if Lanci...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centersPreviously filed permits for the plant show it would have 35 turbines and generate 7.65 gigawatts -- larger than any gas plant currently op...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Michael Dell's son Zach Dell wants a battery in every American home that can provide 36 hours of backup, survive Texas summers and Chicago wintersZach Dell, son of Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, is building Base Power into a major home battery company, with a goal of putting ...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST