NEWS
Google expands AI infrastructure in India with $15 billion Visakhapatnam hub and manufacturing plans
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Google is expanding its India presence with a $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam and plans to explore local manufacturing of servers and hardware.
India hosts global ISO space meet to advance orbital safety and “physical AI” standards
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
India hosted the ISO space systems plenary in New Delhi, focusing on space debris mitigation, interoperability standards and global space governance.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens new Argentina plant with $110 million investment
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina has inaugurated a new $110 million manufacturing facility in Zárate focused on regional truck and bus production.
Taiwan parliament approves $25 billion defence spending package
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a NT$780 billion ($25 billion) defence spending package focused on US military systems and defence modernization.
Sony and Nintendo face rising gaming costs amid chip supply pressure
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Sony and Nintendo are navigating rising semiconductor, memory and logistics costs as AI demand reshapes the global gaming hardware supply chain.
DRDO tests TARA precision glide weapon system from IAF Jaguar jet
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully tested the indigenous TARA glide weapon system designed to convert conventional bombs into precision-guided munitions.
Indian furniture prices rise as raw material and logistics costs climb
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Indian furniture makers are facing rising raw material, petrochemical and logistics costs, prompting price increases across home interior categories.
Sony, TSMC partner on next-gen image sensor venture in Japan
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC are partnering on a next-generation image sensor venture in Japan focused on AI, automotive and industrial technologies.
Tata Power, DGPC cross 5 GW milestone with new Bhutan hydro project
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Tata Power and Bhutan’s DGPC have expanded their hydropower partnership beyond 5 GW with the addition of the 404 MW Nyera Amari project.
Oil prices rebound as US-Iran clashes reignite Hormuz tensions
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
Oil prices climbed after renewed US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz raised supply concerns and added fresh volatility to global energy markets.
Stellantis expands Leapmotor EV partnership with new Spain production plans
By Cygnus | 08 May 2026
Stellantis and Leapmotor are expanding EV manufacturing in Spain, with Zaragoza set to build the Leapmotor B10 and Madrid under consideration for future production.
RBC raises S&P 500 target to 7,900 on AI-driven earnings optimism
By Axel Miller | 08 May 2026
RBC Capital Markets raised its S&P 500 target to 7,900, citing strong AI infrastructure spending, resilient earnings growth and continued technology sector momentum.


