India

The United Nations has shared the latest global population estimates and projections, indicating that China will soon cede its long-held status as the world's most populous country.  According to the U.N. report, India's populace in April was expected to reach 1,425,775,850 people...

Although the introduction of ChatGPT from OpenAI in late 2022 has paved the way for many sectors and businesses to utilize artificial intelligence, the technology has curiously — and surprisingly — found its way inside a courtroom. What Happened: The increased usage of ChatGPT...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) for years operated in the Indian market via resellers and their brick-and-mortar stores but the company is now finally opening its first retail store in Mumbai – but that has the dealers worried.  What Happened: Indian Apple dealers — whose ...

The prospect of a new world currency has been gaining traction, with the BRICS alliance exploring the idea of an innovative currency. The group of nations plans to share proposals at a forthcoming summit in South Africa, which has led to discussions on the potential impact on the U.S...

The BRICS alliance is exploring the creation of an innovative currency, with plans to share proposals on its establishment at the forthcoming summit in South Africa, according to Alexander Babakov, deputy chairman of Russia's parliament, the State Duma. Speaking at the St. Petersburg...

Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) oldest and largest supplier plans to build a factory in India to produce wireless earphones after winning an order from the Cupertino-based tech giant.  What Happened: Taiwan's contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:HNHPF), known as...

India and UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing digital currencies. What Happened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed the MoU in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The MoU focuses on exploring various emerging...

Koo, an India-based social media app, has integrated OpenAI’s chatGPT to establish itself as a trendier and more user-friendly platform.  What Happened: Koo, an Indian social media app that aims to rival Elon Musk‘s Twitter, has integrated chatGPT technology to help users draft...

The U.S. and India signed an agreement regarding semiconductors, with the aim of enhancing coordination in their chip-industry incentive plans. What Happened: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told the media that the memorandum of understanding focuses on information-sharing and policy dialogue...

The Indian government has tightened its regulatory grip on cryptocurrencies by imposing money laundering provisions on the sector. According to a notice released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, anti-money laundering legislation will now apply to cryptocurrency trading, safekeeping and...

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, who is in India, said on Friday that the world should not let Vladimir Putin wage war with impunity in Ukraine. What Happened: Blinken, after meeting his Quad counterparts from India, Japan and Australia in New Delhi, said, “If we allow with...

American business magnate and the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bill Gates, on his tour to India, met his ex-classmate from Harvard, Anand Mahindra.  What Happened: Gates, who met Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das in Mumbai, also held discussions with the...

The U.S. hailed India as its key global strategic partner as Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in New Delhi to attend the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting. What Happened: State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told the media on Monday that “India is a global strategic partner of...

India has been at the forefront of the global discussion on cryptocurrency regulations as it holds the G20 presidency this year and is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The proposed regulations for cryptocurrency in India may have a broader impact on the Indian economy, with...

Bill Gates says India gives him "hope for the future" due to its success in addressing major challenges such as poverty, hunger, and disease. The Microsoft co-founder, who has traveled to Africa several times to address issues related to climate change and global health, believes that...