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At Google I/O Connect India 2025, the tech giant unveiled groundbreaking AI initiatives, localizing Gemini 2.5 Flash and introducing Agentic AI tools in Firebase Studio. With new partnerships, training programs, and a focus on India’s developer ecosystem, Google is doubling down on its mission to make India a global AI leader.

India and the UK have finalized a landmark trade deal expected to boost key sectors like textiles, gems & jewellery, and MSMEs while making medical devices and aircraft parts more affordable. PM Modi hailed the agreement as a “blueprint for shared prosperity,” with long-term gains projected at $34 billion annually.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has made a surprising $153 million Bitcoin transfer as BTC hits record highs, while President Trump signs the landmark GENIUS Act, reshaping crypto regulations. What does this mean for the market?

Assam has scripted history with its first-ever confirmed iron ore discovery in Dhubri district—a massive 18.29 million-tonne deposit with 37.45% iron content. This breakthrough, validated by the Geological Survey of India, could redefine the Northeast’s industrial landscape, fueling steel production, job creation, and economic growth.

While UPI transactions remain free for users, Google Pay and PhonePe collectively earned a staggering ₹5,065 crore last year. How? The answer lies in their clever monetization strategies—voice-enabled speakers in kirana stores, branded scratch cards, and SaaS-based financial services. Here’s how these platforms turned digital payments into a billion-dollar business.

Assam is poised to make history as India’s first state government to directly produce and profit from crude oil, following a major hydrocarbon discovery in the Namrup Borhat-1 well. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the find as a “proud moment,” signaling a new era of energy independence and revenue growth for the state.

Power Markets Enter a New EraIndia’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) took a significant step on July 14 by launching monthly electricity futures contracts aimed at stabilising power prices and offering robust risk management tools. On its debut, over 4,000 contracts traded, equivalent to more than 200 million units of electricity, and total turnover crossed ₹87…

Bird Strike Disrupts Routine FlightOn Wednesday morning, an IndiGo Airbus A320, flight number 6E5009, took off from Patna’s Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport at 8:42 AM, carrying approximately 175 passengers and crew. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft experienced engine vibrations following a bird strike, prompting the pilot to prioritize safety and request a return to Patna.…

India to Redefine BRICSDuring the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bold shift in strategy as India prepares to assume the BRICS presidency in 2026. Modi proposed defining BRICS in a “new form” under the banner of Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability, signalling an intent to refresh…