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Several financial changes have come into effect from June 1, including new UPI security measures, revised ATM withdrawal rules, tax-related deadlines and higher commercial LPG prices. Consumers and businesses are also tracking EPFO developments and the RBI's upcoming policy review.

India's digital payments ecosystem continued its strong growth trajectory in May, with UPI transaction volumes rising 24 per cent year-on-year to 23.2 billion. Transaction value touched Rs 29.9 lakh crore, while UPI expanded its presence across multiple international markets.

WhatsApp is testing username-based privacy features allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, offering Telegram and instagram-style handles for safer and more private communication.

India’s CDMO sector is rapidly shifting towards AI-enabled hiring, with demand for AI-linked skills rising 178 per cent in two years, according to a CIEL HR report. Experts warn of a widening talent gap as pharmaceutical manufacturing embraces automation and advanced analytics.

Apple is gearing up for its biggest launch of the year and tech enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to get information on the specs and pricing of the upcoming line up. Here is what we know so far

With AI-driven automation causing layoffs in IT and fintech, institutions are offering skilling programmes. IIIT-Hyderabad launched a PG certificate in AI/ML, IIT Guwahati introduced an MTech in Robotics and AI, and NIIT rolled out six GenAI programmes for diverse learners

Microsoft is scaling back employee access to Anthropic’s Claude Code due to rising AI costs, redirecting engineers to GitHub Copilot CLI. Despite rollback, its Anthropic partnership via Azure remains intact as enterprises face surging token-based expenses from generative AI

China will launch the Shenzhou-23 crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Sunday night, marking the first time a Hong Kong astronaut, Li Jiaying, will travel to orbit. He joins Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan.

SpaceX launched the latest test flight of Starship, featuring the upgraded Version 3 system powered by 33 Raptor 3 engines. The mission tested major design improvements as the company continues efforts to build a fully reusable launch system for future space missions.

Indian-American technology veteran S. Somasegar, former Microsoft executive and Madrona Venture Group managing director, has died at 59. Widely respected across the global tech industry, he played a key role in Microsoft’s developer ecosystem and mentored numerous engineers, founders and startup investors.

New Delhi: India’s artificial intelligence (AI) job postings have grown nearly six-fold since 2019 amid the country’s rapidly expanding role as a global AI talent and execution hub, a report showed on Wednesday. The data compiled by strategy consulting firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said the rise in AI-led hiring is expected to significantly reshape India’s office market, with demand for flexible workspaces witnessing strong growth over the next few years. The report, titled “AI and the Future of Flexible Workspaces”, stated that India’s knowledge-economy office stock could witness an additional demand of nearly 79 million square feet between 2025 and 2030, over and above the pre-AI growth trajectory. “The conversation around AI has largely centred on workforce disruption, but what we are seeing on the ground is a structural shift in how enterprises consume office space,” Chhavi Singh, Associate Partner at Redseer Strategy Consultants said. “AI-led team

Meta Platforms has begun laying off around 8,000 employees as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence push. The company is also shifting thousands of roles into AI-focused teams while significantly increasing investment in AI infrastructure and data centres.

Google has announced a new wave of artificial intelligence tools at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. Central to the unveiling was Gemini Spark, an AI agent designed to proactively perform tasks for users. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the company’s shift into the “agentic Gemini era,” noting rapid growth in Gemini’s user base.

DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Forza Horizon 6 review highlights an expansive open-world racing experience set in Japan featuring Tokyo and Mount Fuji over 600 cars stunning visuals and improved gameplay while noting lack structured progression and overwhelming freedom for new players overall review

Ambrane has launched Reneo AA and AAA rechargeable batteries with direct Type-C charging support. Designed as an eco-friendly alternative to disposable batteries, the new range offers fast charging, enhanced safety features, and compatibility with everyday electronic devices.

realme is set to launch the Buds Air8 Pro and Watch S5 in India on May 22, 2026, aiming to strengthen its AIoT ecosystem with seamless device connectivity, advanced audio features, health tracking capabilities and long battery life for connected lifestyle users

Vitamin D plays a vital role in bone health, calcium absorption, muscle function, and immunity. Experts warn deficiency remains common despite abundant sunlight, while excessive supplementation may pose health risks. Moderate sun exposure, diet, and medical guidance are recommended for maintaining healthy vitamin D levels

State-owned UCIL will establish a recovery plant in Jharkhand to extract uranium from Hindustan Copper tailings, boosting India’s domestic uranium supply for nuclear energy and defence. The partnership also aims to convert mining waste into a strategic resource with environmental and economic benefits

As India struggles with rising oil import costs, Monaco-based FOWE Eco Solutions claims its Cavitech fuel emulsion technology can cut fuel use, lower emissions, and improve industrial efficiency using water-based fuel emulsions without engine modifications, offering potential economic and environmental benefits for energy-intensive sectors

TCS sharpens it's focus on full-stack artificial solutions as CEO and MD K Krithivasan states the company aims to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company by FY27

Instagram has launched Instants, a new feature and standalone app that allows users to share spontaneous disappearing photos with friends. The feature includes archive and recap tools, along with Teen Account protections, parental supervision, and enhanced privacy controls.

Driven by sponsorships, live-streaming revenue, media rights and international tournaments, the global e-sports industry is witnessing rapid expansion in India with as the country emerges as one of the fastest-growing markets.

Cisco will cut fewer than 4,000 jobs globally as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence and high-growth technologies. The company cited stronger AI-linked demand, raised its outlook, and reported quarterly revenue growth while expanding investments in security, silicon and optics