Tesla Model Y Becomes First Vehicle To Pass New NHTSA Driver-Assistance Tests The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s newly introduced advanced driver-assistance system tests. The updated evaluations were recently added to the agency’s New Car Assessment Program. The qualifying vehicles are 2026 Tesla Model Y units manufactured on or after November 12, 2025. The new tests assess several safety technologies, including pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning and blind spot intervention. New Safety Tests Added For 2026…
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India Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.54 Lakh Crore Rajnath Singh said India’s defence production reached a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year, while defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore as the country accelerates efforts towards military self-reliance. The Defence Minister made the remarks while addressing the inaugural session of the three-day North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj on May 4, 2026. The event was organised by the Indian Army’s Northern and Central Commands along with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers. Rajnath Singh Highlights Changing Nature of Warfare Singh stressed that rapid technological transformation is…
EU Agrees To Softer AI Rules After Industry Pressure European Union countries and lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement to ease parts of the bloc’s landmark artificial intelligence legislation, delaying several key obligations and reducing compliance burdens for companies. The deal, struck after nine hours of negotiations on Thursday, still requires formal approval from EU governments and the European Parliament in the coming months. EU Delays Key AI Act Provisions The revised agreement pushes back enforcement deadlines for high-risk AI systems until December 2, 2027, extending the previous August 2026 implementation target. The delayed rules apply to AI technologies involving…
FCA Investigates PayPal, Visa And Mastercard Over Digital Wallet Competition Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched an investigation into PayPal, Mastercard and Visa over suspected anti-competitive conduct linked to PayPal’s digital wallet operations. The regulator said on Wednesday that the inquiry focuses on contractual agreements involving the funding and usage of PayPal’s digital wallet services. The move marks a rare use of the FCA’s powers to enforce competition law within the financial services sector. However, the regulator stressed that it has not yet reached any conclusions about whether UK competition rules have been breached. The investigation became public after PayPal…
Smartphone And Laptop Prices Rise As AI Boom Strains Memory Supply Consumers in India are facing rising prices for smartphones, laptops and other electronics as growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure tightens the global supply of memory chips. Technology companies are increasingly prioritising AI data centres, forcing manufacturers to divert critical components such as RAM and memory chips away from consumer devices. As a result, products including smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, storage devices and televisions are becoming more expensive. AI Demand Pushes Up Memory Costs The rapid expansion of AI services such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini has sharply increased…
Global Stocks Rally As Oil Prices Fall On Iran Deal Hopes Global stock markets surged, oil prices declined and the U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday after President Donald Trump claimed “great progress” had been made towards a “final agreement” with Iran. Investor optimism also received support from continued momentum in artificial intelligence-driven trades, which pushed technology stocks and global equity benchmarks to fresh highs. Oil Drops After Trump Signals Hormuz Pause Trump said the United States would briefly pause an operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s…
Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit Over Delayed Twitter Stake Disclosure Elon Musk has settled a civil lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over delays in disclosing his initial share purchases in Twitter, now known as X. The agreement brings an end to a prolonged legal dispute tied to his 2022 acquisition of the platform. Under the settlement, a trust in Musk’s name will pay a civil penalty of $1.5 million. However, he did not admit any wrongdoing and will not be required to forfeit the estimated $150 million he allegedly saved by delaying disclosure. The agreement remains…
Japan And Vietnam Reinforce Strategic Cooperation Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen bilateral engagement with Vietnam, placing energy collaboration and critical minerals at the centre of discussions. She made the commitment during talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, as both sides sought to reinforce their growing partnership. However, the meeting followed a notable decline in Japanese investment. New investment from Japan into Vietnam dropped by approximately 75 per cent year on year, reaching 233 million dollars in the first quarter. Nevertheless, bilateral trade showed resilience and increased by 12.3 per cent to 13.7 billion…
Medicare Portal Data Exposure Raises Security Concerns A database linked to a Medicare portal exposed the Social Security numbers of healthcare providers in the United States, according to a report published on Thursday. The issue has raised concerns about data protection and the handling of sensitive personal information within government systems. Publicly Accessible Database Identified The report stated that the database was publicly accessible and contained highly sensitive details. Specifically, it linked certain healthcare providers’ Social Security numbers with their names. This level of exposure presents significant risks, particularly in relation to identity theft and misuse of personal data. Moreover,…
Scientist Rebuilds Research in China Amid Strategic Tech Race An American scientist previously convicted of misleading United States authorities regarding financial ties to China has established a new research laboratory in Shenzhen. Three years after sentencing, he now leads a state-backed initiative focused on embedding electronic systems into the human brain, a field with both medical and strategic significance. The researcher, aged 67, has long been recognised for his work in brain computer interfaces. This technology offers promising applications in treating neurological conditions and restoring movement. However, it also carries potential military implications, as studies have explored its use in…