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India Aims to Boost R&D Investment to 2% of GDP, Encourages Private Sector to Utilize Innovation Fund
Markets & Macro

India Aims to Boost R&D Investment to 2% of GDP, Encourages Private Sector to Utilize Innovation Fund

The Indian government plans to increase research and development spending to 2 percent of GDP and invites private companies to access a new Rs 1 lakh crore innovation fund supporting advanced technology projects.

Fiat Launches $14,000 Topolino EV in the US as an Affordable Urban Mobility Option
Energy & Climate

Fiat Launches $14,000 Topolino EV in the US as an Affordable Urban Mobility Option

Stellantis introduces the electric Fiat Topolino in the US, a compact two-seater quadricycle priced under $14,000, designed for low-speed urban travel and limited road use.

NATO Announces Major Arms Contracts Amid Renewed U.S. Interest in Greenland
Defense & Security

NATO Announces Major Arms Contracts Amid Renewed U.S. Interest in Greenland

NATO reveals extensive arms deals worth billions as tensions rise, with former U.S. President renewing demands for Greenland, highlighting strategic defense priorities.

Tether Commits $20 Million to Accelerate Mercado Bitcoin’s Growth in Brazil
Crypto & Fintech

Tether Commits $20 Million to Accelerate Mercado Bitcoin’s Growth in Brazil

Tether invests $20 million in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin to enhance its blockchain financial services, expanding payments, tokenized assets, and international reach.

id Software Cuts Nearly Half Its Staff, Reports Indicate Most Developers and QA Laid Off
Corporate Power

id Software Cuts Nearly Half Its Staff, Reports Indicate Most Developers and QA Laid Off

Sources reveal id Software has dismissed about half its workforce, including nearly all coders and the entire QA department, amid Xbox’s broader restructuring efforts.

Microsoft Accelerates Shift to In-House AI for Office Applications
Big Tech

Microsoft Accelerates Shift to In-House AI for Office Applications

Microsoft has quietly transitioned thousands of user prompts in Excel and Outlook to its proprietary AI models, aiming to cut costs and reduce dependency on external providers.

Fiat Launches $13,995 Electric Microvehicle for U.S. Streets with Limited Range and Speed
Energy & Climate

Fiat Launches $13,995 Electric Microvehicle for U.S. Streets with Limited Range and Speed

Fiat introduces the Topolino, a compact two-seat electric vehicle priced under $14,000, designed primarily for low-speed urban and private area use, with a range of just 46 miles.

Trump Reasserts U.S. Claims Over Greenland While Criticizing NATO Alliances
Defense & Security

Trump Reasserts U.S. Claims Over Greenland While Criticizing NATO Alliances

At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump pressed for U.S. control of Greenland and blamed European allies for failing to share defense burdens, intensifying transatlantic tensions.

Tesla Surpasses Delivery Expectations with Strong International Sales Revival
Energy & Climate

Tesla Surpasses Delivery Expectations with Strong International Sales Revival

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, beating forecasts and signaling a rebound after earlier boycotts and sales declines impacted demand.

New York Man Sentenced for Crypto Fraud Scheme Masquerading as Influencers on Telegram
Crypto & Fintech

New York Man Sentenced for Crypto Fraud Scheme Masquerading as Influencers on Telegram

A New York man posed as prominent crypto personalities on Telegram, defrauding victims of over $1.4 million and now faces federal prison time.