Author: Kanhaiya Suthar

India imported more Russian crude oil than ever before in June, shaking up global trade and proving just how quickly things can shift when geopolitics get messy. Let’s talk numbers. Indian refiners brought in about 2.7 million barrels of Russian oil a day in June—that’s not just a new record, it’s a big jump from 2.13 million barrels per day in May. Suddenly, Russian oil made up more than half of all crude flowing into India. Why? Indian companies scrambled for alternative supplies after shipping routes in the Middle East got disrupted. That disruption mainly came from the closure of…

Ferrari and BMW are now following Tesla, and a growing pack of other carmakers, by swapping copper wiring for aluminium. This isn’t just a technical tweak. Lighter weight, lower prices, and the surge in copper costs are all pushing automakers in this direction. And honestly, it’s starting to reshape how cars get designed, while putting a dent in the world’s copper appetite. Money drives this shift as much as tech. Copper’s price keeps climbing, which makes the gap between copper and aluminium wider than ever. So, aluminium just looks better for wiring. Sure, aluminium only carries electricity about 61% as…

Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have just slashed their shipment targets for 2026—again. It’s another sign that the global memory chip shortage keeps getting worse, not better. These new cuts don’t look like a temporary fix; they show manufacturers are bracing for a problem that could easily last into 2027. Analysts think this is forcing brands to drop entry-level and mid-tier volumes, focusing instead on models that can handle pricier components so they can hang on to their margins. This is already the second target reduction this year. Xiaomi is said to be leading the charge with the biggest cuts, but…

Microsoft and NVIDIA just announced that Anthropic’s Claude models are now widely available in Microsoft Foundry. These models run on Azure and use NVIDIA’s top-tier GB300 Blackwell Ultra GPUs, giving businesses another powerful choice for building AI agents and production-ready generative AI apps. This rollout lands at a moment when many companies are graduating from AI pilots to handling more complicated agent-based systems. These bigger, more demanding projects need speed, reliable security, strong governance, and the ability to scale. With Claude now in Foundry, developers can work through their current Azure accounts, using the same controls they already know for…

Kolkata: Early Tuesday morning, a huge fire erupted at the Haldia Petrochemicals plant in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district. It started in a naphtha pipeline and quickly escalated, leaving more than 20 people injured and wrecking several nearby homes. The blaze kicked off around 2:45 am and spread fast into the Chiranjibpur area of Haldia. Flames tore through houses and shanties, sending residents into panic and bringing emergency crews rushing in. Firefighters rolled in with at least twelve engines, trying to get things under control as thick smoke blanketed the locality. Police and medical teams jumped in to rescue and…

Meta just pulled the curtain back on a new AI system that can turn brain activity into written words without any need for surgery. This is a pretty big deal in the race to make brain-computer interfaces safer and more practical. They’re calling it Brain2Qwerty v2. The whole thing runs on non-invasive brain scans, so instead of sticking electrodes in your head, it uses magnetoencephalography (MEG) to pick up the magnetic signals that your brain spits out while you think about language. It all happens from outside your skull—no implants, no surgery, way less risk. For now, it’s still deep…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets you reserve a unique username, or handle, before the official launch later this year. It’s a pretty big change, especially for privacy, since you can now connect with someone without instantly revealing your phone number. For most people, this just adds an extra layer of comfort. But for businesses, creators, and anyone in the public eye who relies on a recognizable name (and has to watch out for copycats), it’s a game-changer. WhatsApp says they’re gradually letting users claim usernames, and they’re protecting high-profile handles to cut down on impersonation. Here’s…

Morgan Stanley is sounding the alarm: sodium-ion batteries aren’t just an interesting side note in the energy world anymore. They’re about to become a major player. Their analysts say we’re headed for a wave of change, with something as common as table salt taking a starring role in how we store clean energy. In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley laid it out: sodium-ion batteries might move from being a niche technology to a huge chunk of the total market in just ten years. They think sodium-ion batteries could grab 20% of the global battery market by 2030, then jump…

Ukrainian drone attacks on major Russian oil refineries have prompted fuel shortages across the country, directly impacting Russian civilians and military supply lines overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is an important development because it cuts into Moscow’s critical export income and hampers the mobility of Russian forces on the battlefield. Key Takeaways President Vladimir Putin confirmed a temporary fuel deficit following Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries. Authorities imposed fuel rationing, including a strict 50-liter daily limit at Rosneft stations in Irkutsk. Ukraine aims to restrict Moscow’s military revenue and pressure the Kremlin into advantageous negotiations.  Why Is…

China’s AI industry is edging into territory that makes U.S. officials nervous: automated cybersecurity. You can see it in the way Chinese companies keep releasing new models, sharing benchmarks, and talking up their progress. Their systems are starting to catch up with Anthropic’s Mythos, the American model everyone’s been watching for its skills in finding software flaws. All this just cranks up the tension between Washington and Beijing. The U.S. has leaned on export controls, chip bans, and other tricks to slow China’s climb. But lately, Chinese models are throwing a wrench in that strategy. Tools that used to belong…