According to a report, the Indian government is asking smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on new devices. The move is aimed at curbing fraud but has immediately ignited a fierce debate over privacy and state overreach.
Apple is pushing back against potential EU gatekeeper designation for its Maps and Ads services. The company argues both have limited usage compared to rivals like Google. A final decision from the European Commission is expected within 45 days.
A technical error at the OBR exposed Wednesday’s Budget details 40 minutes before the official announcement. The leak revealed market-sensitive policies including pay-per-mile EV charges and triggered immediate political fallout and market volatility.
A new study reveals Trump’s 2025 tariffs directly contributed to higher consumer prices. Researchers found imported goods prices jumped 5.4% while domestic goods rose 3%. The tariffs effectively function as a regressive tax hitting all consumers.
States are rushing to pass automated permitting bills for clean energy, but many are making the same critical mistake that California made in 2022. Technology-specific mandates are stifling innovation when we need it most.
US trade policies are creating unexpected alliances. Leaders from India, Brazil and South Africa are reviving their IBSA forum after more than 10 years apart. The G20 summit in Johannesburg became the backdrop for this strategic realignment.
The UK government is extending electric vehicle purchase grants through 2029/30 with an additional £1.3bn in funding. The move comes alongside a new strategy to boost domestic production of critical minerals needed for EVs and reduce reliance on China.
According to the Financial Times, federal prosecutors in Boston recently charged eight men with insider trading after a nearly decade-long investigation. Meanwhile, research shows most insider trading goes unpunished, with UK regulators finding abnormal price activity before 30-40% of takeovers. The
The FCC has eliminated cybersecurity rules requiring telecom companies to secure their networks against unauthorized access. This comes after Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon compromised over 200 US telecommunications providers. The vote fell along party lines with Democratic commissioner Anna Gom
In a rare alignment, both US and European leaders are pushing to deregulate AI development. The EU wants to simplify its AI Act and GDPR, while Republicans pursue a moratorium on state AI laws.
