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Across the supplied reports, Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh has proposed creation of a youth advisory council at the state and the national level to enable the new generation, especially the Gen Zs, to become an integral part of policymaking in specific subjects of education, AI, competitive exams and startups among others. The four-page letter by the Singh, a former Enforcement Directorate officer, was sent to UP Ch Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrate after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India July 25, 2026. — ReutersCourt orders protesters' digital, personal data... India’s latest youth protests began after examination papers were leaked. They could ultimately be seen as a referendum on the country’s development model. The immediate trigger was the

Across the supplied reports, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state is determined to lead the next wave of technological transformation by positioning Bengaluru as a global hub for deep technologies. He said Karnataka is focusing on nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum technologies to achieve that goal. Speaking after inaugurating Bengaluru India Nano 2 As AI transforms vulnerability discovery from weeks to minutes, SwyftComply AI enables enterprises to protect applications just as quickly through autonomous virtual patching, expert validation and SLA-backed remediation. BENGALURU, India, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indusface, the leading application security company trusted by enterprises to protect thousands of applications and APIs globally, today announced SwyftComply … Continue reading "Indusface Introduces Swy

Across the supplied reports, Adnoc has used artificial intelligence technology to manage drilling operations across its fleet of more than 120 rigs, in partnership with oilfield services company SLB, a move that is expected to cut workload by up to 40 per cent. The AI-enabled Real-Time Operations Centre platform helps engineers to monitor, analyse and manage drilling operations across Adnoc's onshore and offshore assets in less time than it would take normally. The platform reduces engineering effort by 30 to 40 per cent, h ADNOC deploys AI across 120 rigs to cut downtime, speed up drilling decisions

Across the supplied reports, Global semiconductor shares lost more than $3T in market value during July selloff before staging a powerful rebound Among the executives surveyed, 91% said they're increasing compensation for employees with AI skills. [Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than half of all cybercrimes reported across Africa are now AI-enabled, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has revealed, warning that digital attacks have rapidly evolved into an industrialized, borderless ecosystem that is becoming increasingly difficult to detect and combat. The White House said on Monday it met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models — but it won't say what the framework contains, who's seen it or when companies will start using it. Why it matters: The framework is being closely watched beyond the industry players it directly applie

Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday as retail investors snapped up stocks following the previous session's over 5 percent plunge, while lingering uncertainty over artificial intelligence and the Middle East crisis capped gains despite overnight gains on Wall Street. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. After choppy trading, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index closed at 6,358.95, up 101.50 points, or 1.62 percent.

South Korean stocks crashed more than 10 percent on Tuesday as investors sold off tech shares due to doubts about large-scale investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 732.09 points, or 10.84 percent, to close at 6,023.66. This marked the lowest closing since April 14, when the index finished at 5,967.75.

IBM and Galgotias University have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen industry integrated learning, technology training, and future focused academic programmes across cutting-edge technology domains including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing. The collaboration is designed to bridge academic learning with fast evolving industry requirements through specialised programmes, curriculum support, access to IBM technologies, faculty development initiatives, certification opportunities, and experiential learning infrastructure. Under the collaboration, students at Galgotias University will gain access to industry aligned programmes supported by IBM’s technology ecosystem and learning platforms.

Across the supplied reports, DexForce Technology Co. is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese robot maker seeks to tap into investor enthusiasm for the sector. NASN Intelligent Tech, a mainland Chinese smart driving motion control technologies company, is seeking to kick off its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as soon as Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, backed by battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), recently passed its listing hearing, signalling it could kick off its book building anytime. Debuts are scheduled for August 7, the sources said, requesting not to be identified as the...

South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index falling 6.41 percent to 6,322.80, as investors reacted to a selloff in chipmakers on Wall Street and eased Mideast tensions. The Korea Exchange activated a sell-side sidecar for the KOSPI for 20 minutes after the benchmark index fell more than 5 percent. Tech shares were dragged down by losses in chipmakers, with the KOSPI extending losses of 432.95 points. The selloff on Wall Street followed a decline in chipmaker stocks.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has introduced a robot-assisted device to help boost lung cancer detection, allowing doctors to make swift and accurate diagnoses without open surgery. The Monarch platform enables access to small lung nodules in a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in 30-75 minutes under general anaesthetic. This technology has been rolled out with the support of Abu Dhabi's Department of Health.

Across the supplied reports, The European Union will tell companies they must integrate watermarks and other markers into their content if it has been created by artificial intelligence from Sunday. Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it from August 2, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that no bail will be granted in digital arrest cases unless extraordinary grounds exist, according to a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The court emphasized the severity of the crime, especially against senior citizens, and urged strict anti-organized crime laws.

Across the supplied reports, Bonds that BlackRock Inc. is selling, tied to a Meta Platforms Inc. data center project in Texas, rallied in early trading on Monday before the notes were formally priced, signaling demand for the securities may be stronger than it initially appeared. Investors are increasingly concerned over rush of borrowing to fund huge investments in data centres

Across the supplied reports, Local backlash and reliability concerns are challenging the vision of an AI boom built quickly using large off-grid data centers. Why it matters: If giant projects stumble, trillions of dollars in AI investment and the industry's plans to rapidly expand data centers could be at risk. The big picture: In an effort to speed AI development, some companies are building data centers powered mainly by onsite generation rather than waiting years to connect to the electric grid. There are 59 data centers with a combined capacity of about 90 gigawatts that plan to build their own power "behind-the-meter" using sources like gas turbines, generators and fuel cells, according to a report from research firm Cleanview. A smaller subset is trying to run large campuses mostly on behind-the-meter power as a way to move more quickly than the local utility and the grid can. Inf

Across the supplied reports, In its petition, Software Freedom Law Centre, India, sought quashing of orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 17, 20, 22 and 23 to shut down mobile Internet services in parts of central Delhi. Plea against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar withdrawn from Delhi HC

South Korean stocks finished nearly 1 percent higher Monday as investors bought tech shares amid a pause in Middle East hostilities, rebounding from a 5.72 percent drop on Friday. The local currency declined against the US dollar. Trade volume was slim at 270.9 million shares worth 23.5 trillion won ($16 billion), with gainers beating decliners 494 to 372.

Across the supplied reports, Sam Altman declares ‘singularity now,' slams rivals' 'terrifying' AI future: Here's why OpenAI boss Sam Altman has declared that humanity has entered a point where artificial intelligence has overcome it with the Singularity now.” Altman’s latest remarks come amid... The 'singularity' refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.

Across the supplied reports, Parliamentary committee flags significant unfulfilled defence offset obligations. Foreign suppliers owe India approximately $4.5 billion in defence offsets. The defence ministry faces criticism for planning and contract management deficiencies. Artillery modernisation also shows two decades of significant delays. Systemic delays impact operational readiness and helicopter upgradation efforts. In Delhi’s factories, labourers are resisting efforts to train their robot replacements on the most human of actions.

Across the supplied reports, Moonshot's emergence is a vindication not just for the country's AI industry, but also for founder Yang Zhilin, now back at the forefront of China's industry. Chinese police scientists have offered a rare insight into how they were able to break into the dark web using artificial intelligence to decode underground content. The dark web – a realm unfamiliar to most – is built on encrypted communications and anonymous routing technologies that render user activity nearly untraceable, making it a haven for illegal activity and data trafficking. In recent years, researchers both in China and abroad have made progress in analysing dark web content, but...

Across the supplied reports, The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the second part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, discusses America’s efforts to rally its allies and cut dependence on China by securing alternative rare earth and critical mineral supply chains. By the time US President Donald Trump signed his... {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chinese model Kimi K3 adds pressure on Trump administration's AI policy The release of the Chinese AI model Kimi K3 is forcing Washington and Silicon Valley to reckon with another sign of intense competition with Beijing, renewing questions over how to curb the country’s technology capabilities. © Illustration... The challenge f