Author: Punit Panchal

New Delhi: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is on trial in the U.S. for allegations that its social platforms are harmful to children and teens. A trial regarding Meta will begin Tuesday and could impact how young people use its platforms. In 2023, 30 U.S. states, such as California and New York, filed a case. The states allege that Meta is breaching federal and state statutes meant to safeguard kids online. They are demanding $1 trillion or more in damages, and also demanding a lot of changes to Facebook and Instagram. Changes that are being sought include…

New Delhi: Krafton India has announced that BGMI Lite will hit Indian shores by the end of 2026. The lighter version of Battlegrounds Mobile India is expected to usher the Battle Royale game in the budget and older smartphone users. Battlegrounds Mobile India has been officially announced by Krafton India as a new version of its popular game BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), in the form of a new “ Lite” version. The game is expected to see release in India towards the end of 2026. Krafton has yet to disclose the complete specs, and gameplay info or minimum device specs,…

New Delhi: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s wife, Cami Clark, has once again gotten her name in the news this month, after emails from her to Epstein, released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files, reveal that she once sought his help with a business idea. Clark apparently initiated contact with Epstein over 10 years ago, as part of the work he did on a firm named Eddice, a Wall Street Journal report based on the documents states. The company was called the “luxury porn” company for women. Clark and her business partner, Michelle Capocefalo, were reportedly looking for investors to…

New Delhi: SpaceX has once set another big launch record with the most successful launch of their two Falcon 9 rockets back-to-back in just 38 minutes. These two launches has been occurred from opposite sides of the United States on August 15, by demonstrating the SpaceX’s ability to quickly prepare and execute the space missions. The first Falcon 9 rocket, which launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 9:12 p.m. EDT, which has faced a strong headwind from the northeast. The first Falcon 9 rocket off the pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, 9:12 p.m. EDT, was…

New Delhi: Indian Railways is taking a more active approach to Vande Bharat trains focusing on enhancing passenger services and boosting revenues from the premium train travel segment. With the rise in popularity of these trains, the Vande Bharat train in the Railways’ plans is an important one. Such a strong demand for AC and premium train services is one of the main reasons for the push. Based on data shared with India Today, AC 3-Tier had made a profit of about ₹3,645 crore during FY25, while AC Chair Car had chalked up a profit of nearly ₹377 crore during…

New Delhi: On August 16, a Russian missile strike damaged key sections of Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal’s ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih steel complex in Ukraine that temporarily halted some of the production units. The attack happened in Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is one of Ukraine’s biggest industrial facilities and the country’s largest steel plant. The company has an integrated operation with iron ore mining, processing and steel production. At least two people were killed and 14 others were injured in the attack, sources reported. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih stated that facilities connected with the…

New Delhi: Aheesa Digital Innovations of Chennai has successfully passed silicon tests for its first run of its indigenous broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC) chip, VIHAAN, placing another major milestone in the journey of India’s semiconductor technology. The chip is intended for fibre broadband applications and comes with the domestic VEGA microprocessor. The anticipated production tape-out is in 2027. But now, the more important question is whether VIHAAN can stand up in the global market for the established providers of broad-based chip makers. A focus on broadband can be an advantage VIHAAN does not aim for direct competition with all kinds…

New Delhi: As India aims to curb its LPG imports, it has come up with a new plan for boosting the supply of the fuel from within the country. The new order specifies certain targets on LPG production for 21 refineries and gas-producing companies. The highest single production target is given to Reliance Industries. On August 13, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry issued the order. It establishes a maximum combined production capacity of 63,810 tonnes per day (TPD) of LPG by the selected refineries and upstream companies. The targets are hoped to be utilized during the period of LPG…

New Delhi: India is keenly observing a new security pact that has been inked by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in West Asia. The deal is being negotiated at a time of escalating tensions and uncertainty about U.S. involvement in Middle East security in the region. The three countries have agreed that an attack against one will be regarded as an attack against all under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. But Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained that the accord is in the same sense as a mutual defence pact among NATO nations, and that it is not against Iran…

New Delhi: On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to speak of the youth at the centre of India’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi. During the celebration of the nation’s 80th Independence Day, the PM announced various projects aimed towards education, employment, technology, skills and opportunities for the young people of the nation. The most significant news was free coaching for the youngsters who are preparing for competitive exams online. The shift comes in an effort to assist students who are unable to easily access high priced coaching classes. Students from all over…