China’s Xiongan New Area is accelerating its hunt for technology firms as the city, designed partly to house state-owned institutions relocated from Beijing, moves to nurture its own industries, according to people familiar with its plans and local officials. Officials were looking to attract tech companies that could reach valuations of 10 billion yuan (US$1.4 billion), hoping some would list on stock markets, including Hong Kong’s, in the next few years, sources said, adding that the key...

Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, the country's data protection watchdog said Wednesday. "In the absence of any response from Shenzhen Qingcheng to the OAIC's preliminary inquiries, I have no assurance that it is protecting personal data of Australians as required by the Privacy Act," Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said.

The clearest continuity between Gujarat and New Delhi is Modi's emphasis on technology as a tool of governance. SWAGAT evolved conceptually into PRAGATI.

Invasive European green crabs killing lobsters and other valuable crustaceans in the waters off Newfoundland, fishers warn. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is looking for solutions to keep them in check, including turning them into pet food or fertilizer.

Front load or top load? Here is how they compare, plus fully automatic washing machine deals under Rs. 25,000 on Amazon ahead of the Great Indian Festival.

Water purifiers are one of the few household appliances where I would actively resist buying first and understanding later.

The Elon Musk-led company is seeking to raise about $10 billion in bank loans and $30 billion in investment-grade debt to fund its chip order, the report said.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 25 years in public office, the transformation of Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Dham remains one of the most visible infrastructure and pilgrimage projects associated with his tenure.The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, inaugurated in December 2021, was designed to create a wider and more accessible connection between the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the banks of the Ganga. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

For the first time in 15 years, the state voted under a BJP govt, with CM Suvendu Adhikari leading the saffron government following their historic victory in May 2026.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extended greetings to PM Modi on the occasion, thanking him for his service to the nation as Head of Government