OpenAI Launches Sub-$5 ChatGPT Plan in India
OpenAI has introduced a new, more affordable ChatGPT paid subscription plan in India, ChatGPT GO, which is priced at ₹399 per month ($4.60).…
India Intensifies Crypto Crackdown with 44,057 Notices
India’s Income Tax Department sent 44,057 emails and messages to crypto traders who failed to report transactions for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24.…
US Slaps Additional 25% Tariff on India
Trump’s new 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total to 50%, targets India’s Russian oil purchases, escalating US-India trade tensions.…
Google Invests in Indian Social Gaming Platform STAN
Google’s AI Futures Fund backs STAN with $8.5M to grow its India-first social gaming platform, combining creators, communities, and rewards.…
Perplexity Leverages India to Accelerate AI Growth
Perplexity taps India’s massive user base via Airtel partnership, boosting downloads by 600% and MAUs by 640% to challenge OpenAI. Perplexity…
Asian Currencies Slip After Trump Tariff Threats
Asian currencies rose sharply in Q2 2025 against the U.S. dollar as markets reacted to escalating trade tensions and shifting economic…
X Briefly Blocks Reuters Accounts in India
People in India who use X couldn’t get into the main Reuters news account or the Reuters World account on Saturday night. After that,…
BJP Leader Pushes Bitcoin Reserve Amid US-Driven FOMO
BJP’s Pradeep Bhandari urges India to adopt a Bitcoin Reserve, citing the US and Bhutan’s moves to boost financial resilience.…
India Explores Digital Rupee for Global Use
India’s central bank is considering adding new features to the digital rupee, including cross-border payment capabilities, according to a…
Trump Tariffs- US, India Could Strike Trade Deal in Days
Trump tariffs strain trade ties as the U.S. and India are near a deal, following the president’s call for a 50% tax on EU products. The…
India Reconsiders Crypto Stance Amid Global Adoption
India has revised its crypto regulations to be consistent with U.S. regulations and more effective in facilitating tax compliance for digital…
Bybit Suspends Services In India
Bybit halts crypto trading in India due to regulatory changes but will still process user withdrawal requests. Bybit, a global cryptocurrency…
India Partners with Google, Meta to Tackle Crypto Scams
India is intensifying efforts to combat crypto scams, enlisting support from Google and Meta. The initiative focuses on targeting ‘pig…
Indian Gov’t Accuses Binance, WazirX of Tax Evasion
India uncovers $97M in unpaid crypto taxes; Binance faces an $85M penalty, while WazirX and others pay $14M in recovered GST amid ongoing…
Zomato Raises $1B in First Fundraise Since IPO
Application for the delivery of Indian cuisine Zomato has completed its first significant fundraising effort since its 2021 IPO by raising $1…
Reddit Targets UK, India, Brazil, Philippines for Global Growth
Reddit focuses on expanding its presence in the UK, India, Brazil, and the Philippines as part of its strategy for international growth In…
Meta to Build $10B Global Subsea Cable, Sources Say
Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is the second-biggest driver of internet usage globally with its properties — and their…
India, an IPO Leader, Braces for Bigger Boom in 2025
This year, India has defied the global trend in initial public offerings, establishing itself as a rare shining spot for tech listings, while…
Crypto Thrives In India Despite Tax Hikes
India’s crypto community remains resilient despite strict taxation, with its ecosystem gaining traction but still not reaching its full…
Pocket FM Uses AI to Expand Content Catalog
Pocket FM, an audio platform located in India, offers over 200,000 hours of programming Rohan Nayak, the company’s CEO, thinks there is…