Sarah J
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Rolls-Royce's plan to power artificial intelligence (AI) with its nuclear reactors could make it the UK's most valuable company, its boss has said.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8772d4jzgo?at_format=image&at_bbc_team=editorial
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Sarah J
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A recent Pew Research Center survey conducted from January to April 2025 across 24 countries found that global views of India are slightly more positive than negative. The median favorability is 47%, with 38% holding an unfavorable view and 13% offering no opinion.
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Team S
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In a recent piece for the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, Anirudh Suri explores how the India–France technology partnership is evolving into a strategic force in the global technology order.
Suri highlights how shifting geopolitical realities—Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, recalibrated ties with the US, and growing caution toward China—have positioned India as a natural partner for France. France brings advanced manufacturing a...
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Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos has developed the world’s largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, made from Inconel, a high-performance superalloy known for its strength and heat resistance. This meter-long engine, printed as a single component without welds, joints, or fasteners, marks a significant advancement in additive manufacturing for aerospace. The innovative design reduces production time and complexity, enhancing efficie...
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Sarah J
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Apple to Announce Another $100 Billion Investment in American Manufacturing https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/trump-apple-to-announce-fresh-100-billion-in-us-manufacturing
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NISAR operates on two radar frequencies: L-band and S-band. The L-band is suited for monitoring taller vegetation like trees, while the S-band provides precise readings of shorter plants, such as bushes. This dual-frequency system allows the satellite to track changes in forests, glaciers, sea ice, and critical infrastructure, including dams and bridges. It can also identify areas prone to seismic activity, offering insights into fault lines and volcanic regions Show more
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Temasek acquired the 35 percent stake in SEIPL for 530 million euros in 2020, when Schneider Electric merged its Indian low-voltage and industrial automation product unit with the electrical and automation operations of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. The joint venture, established in 2018, has since grown into Schneider’s third-largest market by revenue, generating 1.8 billion euros in statutory revenue in 2024, with total India sales, including exports, reaching ...
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India has overtaken China to become the leading exporter of smartphones to the United States in the second quarter of 2025, marking a historic shift in global manufacturing. The surge is primarily driven by Apple Inc.’s rapid pivot to Indian production amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This development highlights a broader realignment in global supply chains, with India emerging as a key hub for high-tech manufacturing.
In Q2 2025, India-made smartphones accounted fo...
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Sarah J
@sarah
3 months
India, a big buyer of Chinese solar panels and electric vehicle batteries, is using a raft of government incentives to make more green gear at home. It is driven not just by the need to satisfy the galloping energy demands of its 1.4 billion people, but also to cash in on other countries that want to China-proof their energy supply chains, not least the United States.
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Sarah J
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3 months
Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/05/new-india-to-europe-spice-route-gains-traction-ami...
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Sarah J
@sarah
3 months
Market analyst Gary Shilling says the U.S. trade war with China is pushing him to look more closely at investments in India.
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Sarah J
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3 months
Tamil Nadu has made a decisive move in India’s race to become a global electronics manufacturing hub, launching a first-of-its-kind Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) aimed at drawing Rs 30,000 crore ($3.6 billion) in investments and creating 60,000 jobs over the next five years.
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Sarah J
@sarah
4 months
At the heart of the treaty is the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism. ISDS allows corporations to take legal action against governments if they feel domestic policy changes have negatively impacted their business interests
https://app.startupeuropeindia.net/blog...
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Sarah J
@sarah
4 months
With a workforce of over 5 million tech professionals and a burgeoning startup ecosystem, the country is rapidly adapting to the AI era, balancing challenges with immense opportunities. https://app.startupeuropeindia.net/blogs/artificial-intelligence/indias-tech-talent-embraces-the-ai-revolution
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Sarah J
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4 months
Databricks, the San Francisco-based data and AI powerhouse, has announced a bold new investment of more than $250 million in India over the next three years. This move signals the company’s deepening commitment to India’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem and its recognition of the country as a global hub for technology talent and innovation.
Expanding Workforce and R&D in Bengaluru
Databricks plans to ramp up its Indian workforce by over 50%, aiming to ...
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Sarah J
@sarah
4 months
The claim, filed by competition law expert Or Brook on behalf of thousands of businesses, alleges Google ensured its search engine had better functionality and more features for Google’s own advertising offering than that of its competitors.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/tech/google-uk-lawsuit-abuse-online-search-intl/index.htm...
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Sarah J
@sarah
4 months
Google’s artificial intelligence lab, is on a mission to push the boundaries of AI, aiming for systems that rival and even surpass human intelligence. Here’s a straightforward look at the key points from Demis Hassabis and the DeepMind team’s vision for the future, especially in tackling disease and transforming everyday life.
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4 months
Its tariffs are high and the share of global exports remains under 2%. India's vast domestic market has fuelled its growth - outpacing many others, economists argue, largely because the rest of the world is slowing. But in a turbulent, increasingly protectionist era, India's instinct for self-reliance may oddly serve as a short-ter...
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Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s fastest-growing state, achieving an impressive real growth rate of 9.69% in 2024-25. With a GDP of ₹17.23 lakh crore, the state has set a benchmark for economic development, driven by its robust manufacturing sector
https://app.startupeuropeindia.net/blogs/india/tamil-n...
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4 months
Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, is making significant strides in India, partnering with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. These collaborations aim to bridge the digital divide in a country where over 654 million people still lack internet access. Here's what you need to know about this transformative development.
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India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd., is making waves in the energy sector by inviting global collaborators to help build nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 15 gigawatts (GW). This initiative is part of India's broader strategy to accelerate its clean energy transition and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Here’s what businesses can learn from this development and why it matters.
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India is at a critical juncture in its industrial journey, where balancing rapid growth with environmental sustainability is more important than ever. As the country’s chemical industry is projected to reach $304 billion by 2025, adopting sustainable biomanufacturing and green chemistry practices has emerged as a key strategy to address climate challenges while boosting economic competitiveness.
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India is currently facing an intriguing economic paradox: despite record-breaking profits for private firms, investment levels remain stagnant. This phenomenon sheds light on deeper structural and behavioral challenges within the country’s economy. Here are the key insights and lessons from this situation.
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Sarah J
@sarah
5 months
You can now use Claude to search the internet to provide more up-to-date and relevant responses. With web search, Claude has access to the latest events and information, boosting its accuracy on tasks that benefit from the most recent data.
https://www.anthropic.com/news/web-search
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Sarah J
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5 months
Yahoo decided to sell TechCrunch because, in the end, our DNA is simply different from the rest of its portfolio. While Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News, and Yahoo Finance excel at aggregation, TechCrunch has always been about original reporting and news analysis. The timing of the sale also makes sense. While much of the news industry has been punched in the face by a host of challenges — from AI-generated summaries to Twitter’s evolution into X — TechCrunch has...
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Sarah J
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5 months
Today, Allianz SE entered into binding share purchase agreements with Bajaj Finserv Ltd. to sell its 26% stake in its successful non-life and life insurance joint ventures – Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company – to the Bajaj Group for a total consideration of EUR ~2.6bn. Allianz may receive the proceeds in several tranches.
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Sarah J
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5 months
As the global political landscape undergoes a significant transformation, new alliances are emerging, and existing ones are being strengthened. One such partnership that is gaining prominence is the relationship between India and the European Union (EU). While historically characterized by trade disputes and differing political ideologies, the two entities are now forging closer ties, driven by shared interests and a recognition of their collective influence on the world stage.
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Sarah J
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5 months
An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while he awaited a donor transplant, the longest period to date of someone with the technology.
The BiVACOR total artificial heart, invented by Queensland-born Dr Daniel Timms, is the world’s first implantable rotary blood pump that can act as a complete replacement for a human heart, using magnetic levitation technology to replicate the natural blood flow of a healthy heart. Show more
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Sarah J
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Indian tech companies setting up operations in London. Equally, if we look at it as a student market, post-Brexit, India has really rapidly grown as a student market. It's now the number two source market for London after China. It's also a fast-growing tourism market for London; India is just a really critical, top market for London
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