India is stepping up its diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with New Delhi proposing a three-part truce focused on protecting energy infrastructure, keeping grain and energy supplies moving through the Black Sea, and ending attacks on commercial shipping. Ukraine has described India’s proposal as the most comprehensive among several initiatives under consideration.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India has moved “beyond advocacy” and is engaging with both Russia and Ukraine. With the war facing a dangerous stalemate and attacks continuing, can PM Modi’s diplomatic push help create a pathway towards peace? n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Elon Musk has accused unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect what he described as a “monopolistic chokehold” over consumers. India’s government has rejected the allegation, saying the country’s satellite communication regulatory framework is fair and non-discriminatory. Starlink has already secured key regulatory approvals, but its commercial launch remains held up by security assessments and other regulatory requirements. Officials have cited concerns including lawful interception, data protection, traffic routing and whether foreign satellite operators could bypass Indian gateways. The dispute comes as Starlink, Jio Satellite Communications and Eutelsat OneWeb navigate India’s satellite broadband regulations. The government says the licensed operators are broadly at the same regulatory stage, while Musk’s allegations have triggered a fresh debate over competition, national security n18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Richard Bronson, a former Stratton Oakmont partner who served time in federal prison for securities violations, has launched Commissary Club, a startup that uses AI to help people leaving prison find jobs, housing, community, and even dates.

INDIA bloc MPs are protesting at Jantar Mantar demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities, with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi briefly detained.

India's semiconductor ambitions and the rapid adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) are set to reshape the country's technology and telecom ecosystem, with industry leaders seeing opportunities across chip design, domestic manufacturing, autonomous networks, enterprise solutions and next-generation connectivity.

Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"

As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-Virginia) discusses what he describes as a shift in voter sentiment from Republicans toward Democrats.In this conversation, Subramanyam weighs in on President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration and artificial intelligence, concerns over jobs and the economy, and the need for greater social and economic equity.With control of Congress at stake, the midterms are shaping up around key issues including affordability, immigration, jobs, AI regulation and the impact of the Trump administration’s policies.Watch the full conversation for Suhas Subramanyam’s perspective on the 2026 US midterms and the issues shaping the campaign. n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_the-right-standNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Natura’s $99 Interface smart ring lets you summon AI agents with the press of a finger to complete tasks, capture thoughts, and control devices — while doubling as a health tracker.

Goodfire just launched what it says is a cheaper way to keep AI agents in check: Instead of paying a second AI to read everything an agent does, its monitors peek inside the model while it works and only call in backup when something looks fishy.

One of the biggest changes proposed by the GST Council is the removal of the power of arrest under GST. The prosecution threshold will also be raised from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore.