Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Alibaba, the Chinese technology giant, is making a big move towards consolidating its position in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Alibaba has made plans to spend more than $50 billion in three years to enhance its AI and cloud infrastructure. The big bet points towards Alibaba’s focus on innovation and its desire to become a leader in AI-infused technology. Why is Alibaba spending so much? Alibaba’s move follows a couple of difficult years of tight government crackdown on China’s tech sector since 2020. Through the adversity, the company has recovered, with investor sentiment improving once more. Alibaba…

New Delhi: February 17, 2025 saw a Minneapolis-Toronto flight operated by Delta Air Lines hit a catastrophic landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. A Bombardier CRJ-900 belonging to Endeavor Air crashed into the airport under heavy winter conditions as it came in, overturning the aircraft and engulfing it in fire. All four crew members and 76 passengers aboard miraculously escaped death with only 21 suffering injuries from which they required hospital treatment. In return for the accident, Delta Air Lines has provided a goodwill payment of $30,000 per passenger. This payment, which amounts to about $2.28 million, is meant to…

New Delhi: Apple is gearing up for a big update with iOS 18.4, set to roll out in April this year, and it’s bringing some exciting changes. The biggest highlight? Apple Intelligence is getting smarter and more accessible with support for eight new languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Plus, English is getting a local touch for users in India and Singapore, making Siri and other AI-powered features feel more natural. For users in the European Union, this update is even more special, it’s the first time Apple Intelligence will be available on…

New Delhi: The Indian government is making big moves to strengthen the financial health and efficiency of the power sector. One major step? Listing five state-run power companies on the stock market. Another? Exploring ways to bring private players into electricity distribution. Companies Going Public The government has picked five state-owned power generation and transmission companies for stock market listings (IPOs). This will help them raise funds for expansion. Two of these companies, Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation and Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation, are already in the process of hiring investment bankers to get their IPOs rolling. By going public,…

New Delhi: Tata Motors has introduced a special Stealth Edition of its best-selling SUVs, the Harrier and Safari, in India. Available in a limited quantity of 2,700 units only, this edition was unveiled for the first time at the Auto Expo 2025 and includes some special design and feature enhancements. Price & Variants: The Tata Safari Stealth Edition is priced at ₹25.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered based on the Accomplished Plus variant. It is offered in both manual and automatic forms, with an additional option of a six-seater configuration. The Harrier Stealth Edition is priced slightly lower, at ₹25…

New Delhi: Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani is of the opinion that India must do things differently with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Rather than compete with international tech giants to develop huge AI models, he wants India to work on practical applications that can impact people’s lives directly. During an event in Bengaluru on May 7, 2024, hosted by People+AI, Nilekani outlined his vision of transforming India into the “AI use-case capital of the world.” He clarified, “We are not here to create the largest AI models, we are here to apply AI to solve actual problems and enhance lives.” At the…

New Delhi: The YouTube show India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has landed in hot water after a controversial comment by social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia. The situation has caught a lot of attention, especially after Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal spoke up about it. He called both Raina and Allahbadia “victims” of a bigger problem caused by social media platforms. The controversy started when Allahbadia asked a contestant an inappropriate question about their parents’ private life. His remark sparked outrage online, with public figures and political leaders strongly criticizing it. The backlash led to multiple police…

New Delhi: The New India Cooperative Bank is in serious trouble, yes you hear it right! A massive ₹122 crore fraud was uncovered, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has started investigating allegations that a former senior official, Hitesh Praveenchand Mehta, along with his associates, siphoned off a huge amount of money from the bank. What are the allegations? A complaint was filed by Devarshi Ghosh, the Acting CEO of the bank, leading to an FIR at Dadar Police Station. According to the complaint, Hitesh Mehta and his team allegedly misused bank funds from its Prabhadevi and…

New Delhi: On February 15, people across the U.S. and other countries will protest at Tesla dealerships in what’s being called the “Tesla Takeover.” This movement, which quickly spread on the social media site Bluesky, is fueled by frustration with Elon Musk and his growing influence. Why Are People Protesting? The idea started on Bluesky with disinformation researcher Joan Donovan. After seeing small protests against Musk before, she called for a bigger one. Filmmaker Alex Winter (from Bill & Ted) helped spread the word, and even the hacker group Anonymous has supported the movement. People are protesting for different reasons.…

New Delhi: Mahindra’s newest electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6, have made a grand entry into the Indian market. On the very first day of bookings, the two models together received 30,179 reservations, adding up to a booking value of ₹8,472 crore (based on ex-showroom prices). Among the two, the XEV 9e turned out to be more popular, with 16,900 bookings, while the BE 6 wasn’t far behind at 13,279 units. Interestingly, most buyers, 73% of them, went for the top-end Pack 3 variant, which comes with a 79 kWh battery pack, showing that customers are keen on…