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The European Union is considering tariffs on plugin hybrids from China, following last year's imposition of tariffs on fully electric vehicles. China's rapid electrification of its auto market has driven down costs, making its EVs cheaper than those produced in other regions. The EU's initial tariffs only applied to fully electric models, leading Chinese automakers to increase sales of plug-in hybrids in Europe. The new tariffs would aim to level the playing field for European automakers. China [...]

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India in July, accompanied by 50 business leaders, including Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki. The delegation aims to explore investment opportunities, industrial cooperation, and supply chain partnerships. The visit is significant as it will boost collaboration between India and Japan in the semiconductor industry, with Assam emerging as a hub for semiconductor production. Economic security and strategic partnership are key elements of the India-Japan relationship, with a focus on securing [...]

The National Data Protection Commission unveiled plans to review the Data Protection Act, addressing emerging technologies such as AI and robotics. This move aims to ensure the act remains relevant and effective in protecting personal data. The review will focus on updating regulations to accommodate new technologies and their potential impact on data protection. The commission's initiative is significant, as it acknowledges the need for adaptive legislation in the face of rapid technological advancements. The review process [...]

Microsoft has joined the fight to preserve the EU-US data transfer pact, a crucial agreement that enables the transfer of personal data between the European Union and the United States. The pact's fate is uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges, with the European Court of Justice set to review the agreement. Microsoft's involvement underscores the significance of the pact for US tech companies, which rely heavily on international data transfers. The company's participation may influence the court's [...]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India's vision for Artificial Intelligence at the 10th edition of the VivaTech Summit in Paris. He emphasized the importance of democratizing AI to ensure its benefits reach everyone. Modi rolled out the red carpet for top tech companies, easing regulations and expanding ease of doing business. The India pavilion showcased emerging technologies, including AI solutions for detecting cancers and advanced genetic engineering therapies. Modi highlighted India's AI prowess, citing examples such as [...]

U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a National Security Commission on Quantum Computing. The proposed bill creates an 11-member advisory panel to evaluate global quantum technology advancements and draft policy recommendations. The commission's directives include monitoring foreign investments, protecting the sovereign industrial base, and enhancing public-private interoperability. The bill aims to safeguard domestic intellectual property and cryptographic defense layers amid tightening global timelines for post-quantum cryptography readiness. The legislation has been [...]

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, met with Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel at VivaTech 2026 in Paris to discuss deepening bilateral ties in fintech, space technology, and digital innovation. The meeting aimed to align economic and technological goals between India and Luxembourg, with a focus on emerging technologies and strategic sectors. Goyal also highlighted India's balanced AI policy and its growing role as a global tech and innovation hub.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas will consider a proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state's energy grid operator, is overwhelmed by a surge in interconnection requests from large energy users like data centers. The current process is struggling to keep pace, with 225 new requests in 2025, and ERCOT wants to evaluate data centers in batches. This change aims to address the challenge of evaluating [...]