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What are verified UPI IDs that India's market regulator has rolled out for investors?

Sebi has mandated verified UPI IDs for all investor payments to brokers, mutual funds, and other intermediaries from October 1, 2025, to curb fraud and standardise transactions.

LG Electronics India beats South Korean parent with 50% listing gain at $13 bn in IPO debut

LG Electronics India jumped 50.4% on its market debut Tuesday, reaching a valuation of $13.07 billion and surpassing the market cap of its South Korean parent. Investors flocked to what became the country’s most sought-after IPO since 2008.

Is Apple losing the AI race to OpenAI? Ex-CEO’s blunt verdict

Former Apple CEO John Sculley warns the tech giant is lagging in the AI race as rivals like OpenAI redefine innovation and the future of intelligence.

Google announces world’s largest AI and data hub in Visakhapatnam, to invest $15 bn in 5 years

In a landmark development, Google announced plans to establish its largest artificial intelligence and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam. The tech giant will invest $15 billion in India over the next 5 years.

Netherland takes control of China’s chip firm Nexperia: Retaliation to Xi’s rare earth export curbs?

After the announcement by the Hague, Wingtech’s Shanghai-listed shares plunged 10% to hit its max daily limit.

Hours before Trump's new tariff move, China began probing US firm over Israeli chip deal

Hours before US President Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” reports are emerging that China opened an investigation into Qualcomm

Amazfit Helio Fitness Strap Review: Offers zero frills but doesn’t miss a beat

For those looking for accurate health and fitness tracking at a reasonable price

Best phones under Rs 10,000 (Oct 2025): Samsung Galaxy M06 5G, Poco M7 5G to HMD Crest 5G

Let’s look for some good smartphone deals under Rs 10,000 in India in the ongoing festive sales.

Will Panther Lake processor turn Intel around? Chipmaker bets big on new tech

Intel’s biggest challenge with Panther Lake is turning its advanced 18A and AI-optimised designs into high-volume commercially successful products to compete with rivals like TSMC and AMD

'Work from Anywhere' not valid for 'work from home': Google memo to employees

Google is reportedly imposing more stringent guidelines for its employees, adding more restrictions to its remote working policy. A new report has suggested that the tech giant is updating its "Work from Anywhere" policy, which was introduced during the pandemic

From college dropout to raising Rs 23 crore for AI startup: The rise of Mumbai's Dhravya Shah

Dhravya Shah, a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Mumbai, raised around $3 million (over Rs 20 crore) for his AI startup, Supermemory, from bigwigs of the Silicon Valley, including senior executives from Cloudflare, Google and Meta. Not only this, he has also become the youngest Indian to receive a special O-1 visa for his extraordinary abilities

‘India making for the world’: 6-fold jump iPhone exports from $1.7 bn to $10 bn

India’s iPhone exports have skyrocketed from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $10 billion in 2025, making a major leap in manufacturing as the country becomes a major hub for Apple production.

Is China using ChatGPT for Uyghur surveillance? OpenAI report fuels cybersecurity fears

The report reveals one particular case where a user “likely connected to a [Chinese] government entity” asked ChatGPT to write a proposal for a tool that tracks the travel movements of the Uyghur minority and other “high-risk” people

Can desi messenger app Arattai take on Meta’s Whatsapp in India?

Zoho has launched Arattai, an Indian messaging app that offers smooth functionality and aligns with the idea of Swadeshi. Will Arattai become a rival for the existing platforms or forge its own distinct identity?