Foreign intelligence services can access messages sent by Russian soldiers through the Telegram app, Russia’s digital development minister has said, according to the Interfax news agency. Maksud Shadayev made the remarks on Wednesday, warning that sensitive military communications may have been exposed. Telegram remains one of the most widely used messaging platforms in Russia, and Russian forces fighting in Ukraine rely on it heavily for communication. Minister Warns Of Intelligence Access Shadayev said there were numerous indications that foreign intelligence agencies had gained access to correspondence on the messenger. He added that these agencies were using the data against the…
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India To Add 20,000 GPUs To Strengthen National AI Infrastructure At India AI Impact Summit 2026 Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will add 20,000 GPUs to its existing 38,000 GPUs to strengthen national AI infrastructure. He made the announcement on the second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. With this expansion, the government aims to enter the next phase of its AI strategy while accelerating compute capacity and responsible deployment. Moreover, the Minister said the government will scale access to AI across sectors such as healthcare and…
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia will receive a 60 million dollar loan from state owned finance institution Invest International to strengthen its global production capacity. The funding aims to increase output, modernise facilities and improve operational efficiency. Invest International announced the loan in a statement on Monday. The support will back a series of investments across Nexperia’s production sites worldwide. As a result, the company plans to enhance manufacturing processes and boost chip supplies. Nexperia, based in the Netherlands, operates as a unit of China’s Wingtech. However, it has faced heightened scrutiny following state intervention in the Netherlands last year. Loan To…
Eutelsat Starlink Rival Posts Strong Revenue GrowthThe Eutelsat Starlink rival reported better-than-expected first-half revenue as France accelerates efforts to build a European competitor to Elon Musk’s satellite network. Revenue reached 592 million euros, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 581 million euros. Although the company remains loss-making, it reduced operating losses by 85%, signalling early progress in its strategic pivot toward broadband internet services. The Paris-based satellite operator has been repositioning itself after facing declining income from traditional video broadcasting and higher borrowing costs. Its turnaround has been supported by a 1.5 billion euro rescue led by the French state, now the…
Mexico World Cup Counter-Drone Systems Demonstrated in CapitalMexico World Cup counter-drone systems were showcased by the country’s Defense Ministry on February 11 as part of security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a military facility in Mexico City, soldiers presented a range of technologies designed to detect, jam and neutralise unauthorized drones that could threaten stadiums or fan zones during the tournament. The live demonstration included radio-frequency jammers capable of disrupting drone communications, radar systems to detect aerial objects, and handheld anti-drone devices designed for rapid response in crowded environments. https://youtube.com/shorts/-forMXqMurM?feature=share Security Preparations for a Global EventMexico will…
AI Boom Fuels Infrastructure SpendingIron Mountain AI data center revenue is projected to rise above Wall Street expectations in fiscal 2026, driven by accelerating enterprise investment in land leases and infrastructure for artificial intelligence workloads. The surge in generative AI adoption has prompted companies to expand data center capacity to support the training and deployment of complex models. Iron Mountain, originally founded as a physical records management firm, has transformed its business to handle large-scale digital information storage and infrastructure services for thousands of enterprises. Revenue Outlook Tops EstimatesThe company forecast annual revenue between $7.63 billion and $7.78 billion for…
The Trump administration is promoting artificial intelligence exports and maritime surveillance technologies at this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in southern China, aiming to counter Beijing’s growing technological and maritime influence. Casey Mace, the U.S. senior official to APEC, said Washington has launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption of American AI technologies by partner economies in the region. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen U.S. leadership in emerging technologies. The push comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April and the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen this November,…
xAI IPO Reorganization Signals Strategic Shift The xAI IPO Reorganization marks a major leadership and structural overhaul at Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup as it prepares for a potential public offering that could rank among the largest in history. The restructuring follows the merger of xAI with SpaceX, creating a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion. The changes come amid the departure of several co-founders, leaving only half of the company’s original 12 founding members still involved. The exits have sparked questions about stability as Musk accelerates efforts to compete directly with OpenAI and Google. Leadership Changes and New…
The Indian government has notified the installation of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) as an unlicensed activity, allowing private companies to set up infrastructure in line with the Ministry of Power (MoP) Guidelines dated 17 September 2024. This move is aimed at encouraging private sector participation while supporting the country’s growing electric mobility ecosystem. To further bolster public charging infrastructure, the government has allocated Rs. 912.50 crore under the FAME-II scheme and Rs. 2,000 crore under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. These funds are intended to deploy adequate EV charging infrastructure nationwide, including Tier-2 cities and rural areas, facilitating broader adoption…
The Russian authorities are tightening controls on the Telegram messaging app, stepping up pressure on one of the country’s most widely used digital communication platforms amid a broader crackdown on foreign-based technology services. According to reports on Tuesday from both state and independent media, Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor is planning to restrict access to Telegram and has already begun measures to slow down the service. The RBC news outlet reported that these restrictions were due to take effect from Tuesday, though the watchdog did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters journalists inside Russia said Telegram remained accessible, but…