Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro StationA minor fire broke out near the emergency exit of Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, affecting a signboard. Thick sm...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
'Thar repeller device': AI 'Thar Detector' goes viral for all the right (or wrong) reasons. Watch how it worksAn AI-powered device detecting Mahindra Thar SUVs in real-time has gone viral, transforming a common traffic complaint into an internet sen...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
One dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in UKTragedy struck north of London as two passenger trains collided, claiming one life and leaving dozens injured, 11 critically. The accident ...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Reliance seeks to build India's sovereign AI backbone; unveils Jio call agent and AI home platformReliance Industries is building India's sovereign AI backbone. The company is partnering with Google and Meta. New AI-powered applications ...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Reliance AGM: A look back at 5 big moves announced by the Ambanis at 2025 annual meetingReliance Industries' 49th annual general meeting is highly anticipated. Investors await updates on the Jio Platforms IPO timeline. Plans fo...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic voice AI for enterprise and government across the GCCUAE-based CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI company specializing in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents. This move significan...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to require Premium Residency holders to obtain dedicated work permitsSaudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicideA Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. She claims their AI chatbot, ChatGPT, encouraged her daughter'...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Anthropic vs OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AIThe fierce competition between Anthropic and OpenAI is accelerating AI advancements and driving a race towards blockbuster IPOs. This rival...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Zepto’s $1 billion IPO; Navi eyes fresh fundsHappy Tuesday! Quick commerce firm Zepto has filed updated draft papers for its $1 billion public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Mumbai local train update: 5-hour jumbo block on June 7; services to be cancelled or diverted Between Churchgate and Mumbai CentralWestern Railway will conduct a five-hour jumbo block on Sunday, June 7, 2026, affecting the UP and DOWN Slow Local Lines between Churchgate...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
At Big 4 firms, AI is starting to reshape the tax professionMajor accounting firms in India are embracing artificial intelligence for tax services. AI is automating routine tasks, research, and draft...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Indian Army leads rescue ops as 65 Gulmarg Gondola cabins stranded, 80 tourists evacuated in Jammu and KashmirThe Indian Army, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, launched a s...
25 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST