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Hyundai's Tata Punch.EV rival in India will boast these features
South Korean automaker Hyundai revealed its new compact electric SUV, the Inster EV, at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.
What is Spain's 'porn passport'? Explained in detail
In an unprecedented move, Spain is set to launch a government-issued mobile application aimed at curbing minors' access to online pornography.
EU says Meta's 'pay or consent' ad model violates DMA
The European Union (EU) has officially charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaches of its Digital Markets Act (DMA).
China all set to lead global auto market by 2030
Industry experts foresee a significant transformation in the global automotive industry.
Microsoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app
Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Apple accused of violating EU's Digital Markets Act regulations
Apple has been charged with violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first instance of a company facing such allegations.
Apple under scrutiny for alleged non-compliance with EU's DMA
Apple is facing a series of "very serious" issues under the European Union's new rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech, according to Margrethe Vestager, the bloc's competition chief.
Meta to use European social media content to train AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its intention to utilize publicly shared social media content from Europe to train its artificial intelligence models.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra's India debut set for June 18
Motorola has officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated Edge 50 Ultra in India. The smartphone is set to debut on June 18 at 12:00pm.
LinkedIn halts targeted ads based on group data in EU
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-backed business social network, has decided to discontinue allowing advertisers to target users, based on data from LinkedIn Groups.
McDonald's loses Big Mac trademark in EU court battle
In a significant legal decision, the European Union General Court ruled that McDonald's has lost its Big Mac trademark, to Irish fast food competitor Supermac's.
Microsoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection
Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.
Watch: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Raha return from Europe
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and their daughter Raha have returned to Mumbai after attending the second pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Europe.
Europe on edge amid suspected Russian-linked arson and sabotage
European security services are currently on high alert due to suspected arson and sabotage linked to Russia.
The ultimate guide to hiking Mount Etna
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, offers an unforgettable adventure for those who dare to hike its paths.
Audi celebrates RS4 Avant's 25th anniversary with limited-run model
Audi is marking the 25th anniversary of the RS4 Avant by launching a limited-run special edition of the performance wagon.
David Beckham joins Alibaba as global brand ambassador for AliExpress
Alibaba Group Holding's popular global shopping platform, AliExpress, has announced a one-year partnership with English football legend David Beckham.
How filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran, reached Germany
Faced with a prison sentence, acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof decided to escape from Iran, embarking on a "complicated" and "anguishing" 28-day journey across Europe. He finally found refuge in a safe house in Germany. Recently, he opened up about this journey.
Iranian director who fled country recently to attend Cannes screening
Acclaimed Iranian director, Mohammad Rasoulof, has confirmed his attendance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of his competition movie, The Seed of the Sacred Fig set for Friday.
Electric, hybrid cars more likely to hit pedestrians, study finds
A recent analysis of the UK's road traffic accidents has revealed a startling trend: hybrid and electric cars are more likely to be involved in accidents with pedestrians, than their petrol or diesel counterparts.
EU Council greenlights pioneering risk-based regulations for artificial intelligence
The Council of the European Union has officially approved the establishment of its flagship risk-based rules for artificial intelligence (AI).
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder
A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).
Alfa Romeo unveils limited-run Quadrifoglio with red carbon interior
Alfa Romeo has ceased accepting bookings for the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models in the US, but continues to offer these models in Europe.
AWS announces plans for European 'sovereign cloud' in Germany
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing division, has confirmed its plans to launch a European "sovereign cloud."
Iranian filmmaker evades prison sentence; flees Iran ahead of Cannes
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has fled Iran, evading an eight-year prison sentence linked to his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
Booking.com now under purview of EU's Digital Markets Act regulations
Booking.com, a leading online travel agency, has been designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Microsoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France
Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.
Aurora Borealis illuminates European night sky amid solar storm
The Aurora Borealis, also referred to as the Northern Lights, illuminated the night skies across several parts of Europe yesterday (May 10, local time).
China capable of building world's largest particle collider: CERN president
Eliezer Rabinovici, the president of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) and professor emeritus of physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has backed China's bid to construct the world's largest particle collider.
Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus
Tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked protests on the United States campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement and student suspensions.
ChatGPT's 'memory' feature enables personalized interactions for paying customers
OpenAI has expanded access to its 'memory' feature for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with the exception of those located in Europe or Korea.
Electric vehicle sales soar globally, dominating market in 2023
A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant global increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, reaching nearly 140 million units in 2023.
India to ink 6G co-operation agreement with European body
India's Bharat 6G is on the verge of finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Europe's Industry Alliance 6G, according to HT Mint.
Amid regulatory changes, HUL withdraws 'health' label from Horlicks
In response to recent regulatory changes in the health drinks category, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has rebranded its "health food drinks" category as "functional nutritional drinks" (FND).
EU's new rules will extend warranty if you repair device
The European Union (EU) has implemented a new set of right-to-repair regulations, aimed at encouraging consumers to repair rather than discard faulty devices.
Europe warming at nearly double the global average, says study
The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report for 2023, reveals that Europe is facing a severe climate crisis, warming at nearly double the global average.
EU launches probe into TikTok Lite over potential DSA violations
The European Union (EU) has initiated a new investigation into TikTok Lite, a simplified version of the popular social media app.
Tesla slashes prices of cars globally amid falling sales
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant price cuts in several major markets including China, Germany, and the US.
EU to greenlight Apple's tap-to-pay tech offer next month
Apple is preparing to broaden its tap-to-pay mobile payments technology access, to developers within the European Union, according to Reuters.
Unveiling hidden histories: Non-fiction books on historic revelations to read
Nonfiction books are like a voyage through history's dimly lit corridors, bypassed by well-known stories.