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Can India Catch Up In AI Race With US & China? Nilesh Shah Decodes AI is set to transform businesses, consumers and economies much like the internet did. Nilesh Shah MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC decodes India’s position in the global AI race against the US and China, highlighting the country’s gaps in semiconductors, GPUs, memory chips and large language models. While India is still catching up in core AI infrastructure, corporate India is making progress in enterprise AI, applications and data centres. Shah also discusses India’s emerging sovereign LLM ecosystem, the role of companies such as Sarvam, and the potential for countries outside the US-China duopoly to collaborate. With data centres expanding rapidly across India, the conversation explores whether India can turn its growing AI adoption, talent and data advantage into a meaningful position in the global AI economy. #IndiaAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #DataCenters #SovereignAI #NileshShah

#TechToday | Are you getting spyware alerts to iPhone's lock screen: What you need to know. Apple is expanding its spyware threat warnings on iPhones, giving targeted users more visible alerts and security guidance as sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks continue to evolve globally. http://ow.ly/B658106CaY3

#MoneyToday | Gold derivatives market crosses ₹2.2 lakh crore daily turnover: What’s driving the growth? Gold is increasingly moving beyond physical ownership in India, with futures and options emerging as important tools for investors and businesses. The market’s expansion is being supported by stronger participation, wider contract choices and growing use of exchange prices for hedging and price discovery. http://ow.ly/iTg1106CaXs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Defence Force Medallists, Hails India’s Rising ‘Nari Shakti’ Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with Defence Force medallists from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 and congratulated them for their achievements. Singh especially praised the significant participation of women athletes among the medal winners, highlighting their strong performances in boxing. He described the success of India’s daughters as a powerful example of ‘Nari Shakti’ and said their achievements show that women can excel in every field. Singh also called the performances a proud moment for the armed forces and the nation. The interaction celebrated the dedication, discipline and sporting excellence of India’s Defence Force athletes on the international stage. #RajnathSingh #IndianArmy #DefenceForces #NariShakti #WomenChampions #CommonwealthGames #GlasgowCommonwealthGames #IndianAthletes #WomenInSports #Boxing #SportsNews #India #DefenceNews #WomenPower #IndianSports #Medallists #ArmedForces #Champions #NationalPride #BusinessToday

Pentagon faces $1.3 billion blow as Iran war wipes out 25% of US Reaper drone fleet: Report. The uncrewed aircraft, which cost between $30 million and $50 million depending on onboard sensors and armaments, have been tasked with continuous surveillance, mobile-target tracking, and precision strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. http://ow.ly/NSlF106CaXq

AI At Scale: The New Infrastructure Mandate For India Inc. India's AI ecosystem is rapidly evolving, driving innovation across industries. At the India Advantage Dialogue, brought to you by PwC India and Business Today, industry leaders discuss sovereign AI, data centers, GPU infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI adoption, workforce transformation, and the investments needed to position India as a global AI powerhouse. Join the conversation as experts discuss the opportunities, challenges, and roadmap for building a resilient, inclusive, and globally competitive AI ecosystem. #AIInfrastructure #IndiaAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #DigitalTransformation Aabha Bakaya | PwC India | Alka Selot Asthana

India Today Bureau Report: Mass Food Safety Raids Hit Top Hotels & Fast-Food Chains In Metros A major food safety crackdown has hit Bengaluru and Mumbai, exposing severe health violations across high-end 5-star hotels, government canteens, and major international fast-food outlets. Raids conducted at Vidhana Soudha, Hotel Sky, Domino’s, and Pizza Hut uncovered cockroach infestations, fungal produce, expired ingredients, and improper meat storage. Food safety authorities seized over one tonne of unsafe food and suspended multiple operating licenses under strict state campaigns. Officials emphasize that hygiene rules apply equally to luxury establishments and government canteens alike, warning that surprise inspections and legal enforcement will continue indefinitely across both major metropolitan hubs. #FoodSafetyRaid #BengaluruRaids #FoodHygieneCrackdown #MumbaiFDA #DominoSealed #VidhanaSoudha #FSSAI #IndiaToday #MetrosNews

#TechToday | Apple explores deals with publishers to make Siri smarter on news; All details. In recent months, Apple has reportedly reached out to several publishers to use their information and news for Siri AI. http://ow.ly/hTEk106CaUY

#MarketToday | Solar Industries share price: Triggers for stock post Q1 earnings; should you buy or sell? http://ow.ly/SSmC106CaUG

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