India’s Supreme Court Rejects Petition for National Menstrual Leave Policy
India’s highest court has rejected a petition calling for mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students, with judges stating that such a policy could discourage employers from hiring…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Device Maker Stryker
A hacker group claiming ties to Iran says it has breached the servers of U.S. medical technology company Stryker, causing disruptions across the company’s global network. As of Wednesday morning,…
inDrive Acquires Pakistan’s Krave Mart To Expand Grocery Delivery Business
Global ride-hailing company inDrive has acquired Pakistan-based quick-commerce startup Krave Mart as part of its strategy to expand grocery delivery and commerce services in South Asia. The acquisition, completed through…
Chinese Startup Gestala Raises $21.6 Million To Develop Non-Invasive Brain–Computer Interface Technology
A Chinese startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interface technology has raised $21.6 million in early funding as global investment in neural interface systems accelerates. Gestala, founded by entrepreneur Phoenix Peng, raised…
Flipkart Moves Headquarters Back To India Ahead Of Planned IPO
Indian e-commerce company Flipkart has relocated its headquarters from Singapore back to India as it prepares for a potential public listing in the coming years. The move marks a reversal…
Karnataka Proposes Social Media Ban For Users Under 16 As Global Restrictions On Youth Platforms Expand
India’s southern state of Karnataka plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, according to an announcement made Friday by chief minister Siddaramaiah during…
Alibaba Qwen Leader Junyang Lin Steps Down After Launch Of Qwen 3.5 AI Models
Junyang Lin, a prominent technical leader behind Qwen, said he is stepping down from the project shortly after Alibaba unveiled a new series of Qwen 3.5 small models. Lin announced…
Global Markets Waver As Oil Surges And Asian Stocks Drop Amid Iran Conflict
Global financial markets showed mixed movement on Wednesday as investors reacted to rising energy prices and uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In London, the…
PayPay Delays Planned US IPO Amid Market Volatility And Middle East Conflict
PayPay has reportedly postponed its planned U.S. initial public offering, citing market volatility and recent conflict in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. The company had intended to announce its…
Tuntou Crafts Majority Of China’s Red Lanterns By Hand In Hebei Province
Red lanterns in China serve as symbols of safety, power and religious devotion, and are closely associated with Lunar New Year celebrations across the country. In Hebei Province, residents of…
India Supreme Court Scrutinises WhatsApp Privacy Policy In Landmark Data Sharing Case
A major legal dispute over privacy, data control and the business practices of dominant digital platforms is unfolding in India, as the country’s Supreme Court examines WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy…
Deepfake Scams Surge As Executives From Bombay Stock Exchange To Arup Targeted In AI Fraud
A wave of AI-generated deepfake scams has targeted senior corporate leaders, including the chief executive of the Bombay Stock Exchange and executives at major global firms, as cybersecurity experts warn…
India Blocks Supabase Under IT Act As Developers Report Service Disruptions
Supabase is facing disruptions in India after New Delhi ordered internet service providers to block its website under Section 69A of the country’s Information Technology Act, leading to uneven access…
Dyson Settles Forced Labour Lawsuit Filed By Migrant Workers Over Malaysia Factory
Dyson has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 24 migrant workers who alleged they were subjected to forced and abusive treatment at a Malaysian factory producing parts for the…
Shein Founder Reappears In Guangdong And Reaffirms China Investment As Scrutiny Grows
Shein founder Xu Yangtian made a rare public appearance in China and said the company will invest 10 billion yuan in Guangdong to build a high-tech fashion hub, while also…
China’s Spring Festival Gala Showcases Rapid Advances In Humanoid Robots And AI
China’s annual Spring Festival Gala featured back-flipping, nunchuck-wielding humanoid robots and a range of AI-driven performances, presenting a broadcast that highlighted faster technical progress and growing competition among domestic robotics…
India’s Budget Fashion Chains Gain Ground As Shoppers Shift From Bazaars To Branded Stores
At a three-storey Reliance Trends outlet in Sangli in western India, a geriatric care worker named Alka browses racks of Indian ethnic-wear kurtas in bright colors while looking for a…
India Partners With Alibaba.com On Export Program Despite Ongoing China App Bans
A Targeted Collaboration On Exports India’s government has partnered with Alibaba.com on an export-focused program aimed at helping startups and small businesses reach overseas buyers, highlighting a selective form of…
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…