India achieved near-universal 5G district coverage, with services now reaching 85 per cent of the population as of mid-2026.
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Sprouts Expands Into New England Markets as Private Brands Drive Retail Growth
Specialty grocer Sprouts is expanding into New England as private-label brands continue to gain retail market share in the US grocery sector.
UPI Processed 18 Billion Transactions in January 2026 Alone
India’s Unified Payments Interface continued its explosive growth with 18 billion transactions processed in a single month in early 2026.
Trump Administration Proposes Fee-Based VIP Naval Escort Through Hormuz
The White House is exploring a paid naval escort service for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as ships face safety and insurance challenges.
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NVIDIA and SK Hynix Partner on Next-Generation Memory for AI Supercomputers
NVIDIA and SK hynix announced a multiyear partnership to co-develop memory aligned with NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin AI supercomputers and Jetson platforms.
India’s Nifty Trades Around 24050 Amid Global Rally on Iran Deal
India’s Nifty 50 index held steady around 24,050 as consumer durables gained 2% while global sentiment improved on the US-Iran ceasefire.
Google Positions Gemini at $100 Per Month for AI Developer Subscriptions
At Google I/O, the company marketed itself as an affordable alternative for AI coding tools offering a new developer subscription tier at $100 monthly.