New Revolut-commissioned Juniper Research shows social media platforms earned €4.4bn from scam ads in Europe in 2025, with nearly one in ten ads linked to fraud and exposure projected to grow sharply by 2030 under tightening EU regulation.
Bertelsmann launches Bertelsmann Next India, investing in founder-led businesses and acquiring LetsTransport to enhance logistics solutions.
India plans to extend the 50 percent HRA tax exemption to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad, aligning them with Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. The draft Income-tax Rules, open for feedback until February 22, could lower taxable income for salaried workers from April 1, 2026, under the old tax regime.
Alibaba Cloud’s “Your Epic Vibe” turns Olympic fans into AI video artists, using Wan and Qwen models at Milano Cortina 2026 and securing a first-of-its-kind acquisition by The Olympic Museum.
More than one billion Android phones running Android 12 or older have fallen outside Google’s security support, exposing users to rising malware and data breach risks amid persistent fragmentation and slow update cycles.
Velocity invests ₹100 Cr to scale Velocity Shipping with AI-led logistics. Targets 5x growth, enhances reliability for e-commerce brands.
Preventify raises ₹2 crore to expand chronic care in Tier-2, Tier-3 India, led by PedalStart. Revolutionizing healthcare access.
India is drawing two new AI server manufacturing plants as Ashwini Vaishnaw touts up to $200 billion in data center investment, long-term tax breaks, and expanding GPU capacity under AI Mission 2.0.
India’s first Quantum Valley Hub in Amaravati will host a 133-qubit quantum computer, unite IBM, TCS, L&T and others, and power applications from agriculture to cybersecurity under the National Quantum Mission.
India has revamped its Startup Recognition Framework, lifting turnover caps, adding a deep tech category with 20-year recognition, and including co-ops to boost innovation.
