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Tenga Warns Customers After Email Account Breach Exposes Order And Support Records

Breach Notification And Initial Disclosure Sex toy maker Tenga notified customers of a data breach on Friday, according to an email obtained by TechCrunch. In the message, the Japanese company…

Security Flaw Exposed DavaIndia Pharmacy Admin Systems And Order Data

A security lapse at DavaIndia Pharmacy allowed outsiders to gain full administrative control of the company’s platform, exposing customer order data and sensitive controls over medicines, TechCrunch has learned. The…

Nothing Opens First India Retail Store In Bengaluru As It Expands Its Physical Presence

Launch And Location Nothing, the hardware company backed by Tiger Global, has opened its first retail store in India, which the company describes as its largest market. The two story…

Hello Kitty Designer Yuko Yamaguchi Steps Down After 46 Years At Sanrio

End Of A Long Tenure Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty, is stepping down after 46 years overseeing the character’s development, according to Sanrio. Yamaguchi took over design duties…

Coupang Data Breach Dispute Draws U.S. Investors Into Arbitration With South Korea

From Security Probe To Investor Dispute Coupang’s data breach in South Korea has expanded from a regulatory investigation into a dispute involving U.S. investors and the South Korean government. The…

India Cuts Social Media Takedown Deadline To Three Hours And Adds AI Labelling Rules

Shorter Deadline For Content RemovalIndia has introduced new rules that require social media companies to remove unlawful material within three hours of being notified, tightening the existing 36-hour deadline. The…

India Extends Startup Status For Deep Tech And Raises Revenue Cap To Match Longer Timelines

Policy Update And New ThresholdsIndia has changed its startup framework to reflect the longer development cycles of deep tech companies, extending the period during which they are treated as startups…

Bithumb Error Sends Billions In Bitcoin Before Exchange Reverses Most Transfers

Glitch And Immediate ImpactA South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent more than $40bn (£32bn) worth of bitcoin to customers, briefly turning some users into multimillionaires. The platform, Bithumb, said it…

Japanese Stocks Hit Record After LDP Lands Two-Thirds Majority Under Takaichi

Market Reaction To Election ResultJapanese stocks rose to a record high on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a decisive election victory. The Nikkei 225 index…

Bangladesh Secures Limited Tariff Exemptions And U.S. Cuts Duty Rate In New Trade Deal

Agreement And Tariff ChangesBangladesh said it has secured exemptions for some clothing and textile products made with U.S.-produced materials under a new agreement announced on Monday, while Washington will cut…

India Weighs Under-16 Social Media Limits As States Study Australia’s Ban

Policy Debate Gains Pace Across States A debate over restricting social media use for children under 16 is gaining traction in India, with ministers in several states saying they are…

Nintendo Switch Becomes Company’s Best-Selling Console As Sales Pass 155 Million

Record Sales And Industry Rankings The Nintendo Switch has become the company’s best-selling console, passing 155 million units sold since its launch in 2017 and overtaking the Nintendo DS as…

India’s Supreme Court Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Data Use During Privacy Policy Appeal

Court Challenges Data Practices And Consent India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to Meta, saying it would not allow the company to “play with the right to…

Draco Malfoy Becomes An Unlikely Lunar New Year Mascot In China

An unexpected figure has appeared in Lunar New Year decorations across China this year, with Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series turning up on doors, walls, and festive ornaments…

Comac Pushes Into Asia Pacific As Airlines Seek Alternatives To Boeing And Airbus

At the Singapore Airshow, Comac is using a high-profile appearance to present itself as a growing competitor to Boeing and Airbus, as airlines across Asia Pacific face long delivery delays,…

US and India Agree Trade Deal With Lower Tariffs As New Tariff Regime Linked To Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump announced he has agreed to a trade deal with Narendra Modi that will cut US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from previous levels and is…

China Bans Hidden Door Handles On Electric Vehicles Over Safety Concerns

China has banned the use of hidden door handles on electric vehicles, introducing new safety rules that make it the first country to prohibit the design amid growing scrutiny of…

UK and China Strengthen Ties with Visa and Trade Deals During PM Starmer’s Beijing Visit

Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Tax CutsThe UK and China have reached a new agreement allowing British citizens to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa. This…

India’s Supreme Court Ruling Stirs Concerns Among Foreign Investors Over Tax Disputes

Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Government’s Position in Tax CasesIndia’s Supreme Court ruling on 15 January has added significant uncertainty for foreign investors, particularly private equity firms, following a judgment that…

India’s Economic Growth Faces Key Challenges Ahead of 2026 Budget

Strong Economic Performance Masks Deeper IssuesIndia’s economy is on track to end the financial year with a growth of 7.3%, exceeding $4 trillion (£2.97 trillion) in GDP, and overtaking Japan…