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For weeks, Delhi has been grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C. On Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a maximum temperature of 43.5°C. However, a recent investigation using a thermal camera r...

India imported Russian fossil fuels worth approximately 5.8 billion euros (USD 6.7 billion) in May, maintaining its position as the world’s second-largest buyer of these resources. The increase in imports is attributed to Indian refiners capitalizing on discounted crude from Russia, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Crude oil con...

China has taken a significant lead in the brain-computer interface (BCI) sector by approving the world’s first commercially available brain chip, known as NEO. This coin-sized implant has successfully completed clinical trials and is set to enter mass production for China’s state-run healthcare system. Developed by researchers at Tsinghua University and Neuracle Technology in...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice on Sunday. This three-day event, running from June 14-16, aims to strengthen collaboration in technology and innovation between India, France, and other nations. More than 120 Indian deep-tech startups and over 15 higher education and research institutions,...

Amazon is intensifying its investment strategy in India, committing to an additional $35 billion by 2030. This follows the $40 billion already invested in the country. The company describes this period as its most aggressive phase of expansion in India to date, focusing on ecommerce, quick commerce, artificial intelligence, and exports.

Samir Kumar, Amazon India’s coun...