Analysts noted that the US-India trade deal would accelerate investment in India’s technology infrastructure sector in the medium term.
Month: June 2026
India’s SVANidhi Credit Card for Street Vendors Celebrated as Financial Inclusion Success
The government highlighted the SVANidhi credit card scheme for street vendors as a landmark financial inclusion achievement under the Modi government.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down and Announces Gemini-Powered Siri at Final Event
Tim Cook announced his retirement as Apple CEO while unveiling a major revamp of Siri powered by Google’s Gemini AI model.
India’s Non-Oil Non-Gold Imports Rising as Consumer Demand Improves in 2026
Higher non-oil and non-gold imports signalled recovering consumer demand in India even as the current account deficit widened.
GitHub Copilot Token-Based Billing Draws Developer Backlash After Launch
GitHub’s new token-based billing model for Copilot went live and immediately triggered widespread criticism from developers calling it a joke.
Pentagon Tests OpenAI and Google AI Models to Potentially Replace Anthropic in Classified Systems
US Department of Defense confirmed it is evaluating OpenAI and Google AI models as possible replacements for Anthropic Claude in classified uses.
India’s KFC Outlets Receive FSSAI Hygiene Notices After Social Media Complaints
FSSAI acted on social media complaints and issued formal hygiene notices to KFC outlets in India following public outcry.
Kisan Credit Card Extended to Fishermen and Livestock Rearers Under Modi Government
The government extended the Kisan Credit Card facility to fisherfolk and livestock rearers previously excluded from the scheme.
India IT and Semiconductor Sector Flagged as Strategic Priority for 2026
Government policy discussions emphasised the semiconductor and IT sectors as strategic priorities for India’s industrial development.
Microsoft Finalises 11000-Model AI Foundry Catalog Including Claude Opus 4.8
Microsoft completed its AI Foundry catalog with 11000 models including Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8 making it available to enterprise clients.