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₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Centre has approved 22 new projects worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in its third tranche, bringing the total ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest approvals are expected to deliver production valued at around ₹2.58 lakh crore and […]
2026 public holidays in Malaysia: Mark these dates on your calendar Date: 06 January 2026 | Author: Sarah Gideon Summary Human Resources Online lists Malaysia’s 2026 public holidays, highlighting 13 nationwide federal public holidays and additional state-specific days. Many holidays fall close to weekends across most states and federal territories, creating more opportunities for extended […]
Manufacturing output declines for 10th consecutive month, reports ISM Summary Manufacturing activity contracted in December for the 10th straight month, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Report on Business. The PMI registered 47.9 (below the 50 threshold for growth), down 0.3 points from November and 1.0 point under the 12-month average of 48.9. […]
AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations Summary WIRED reports that generative AI is being used to create convincing impersonations of pastors and religious leaders, which scammers deploy to solicit donations, spread inflammatory sermons, or manipulate congregations. High-profile cases include Father Mike Schmitz and multiple churches across the US and overseas. […]
Disinformation Floods Social Media After Nicolás Maduro’s Capture Summary In the immediate aftermath of announcements that US forces had captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, a torrent of misleading posts and fabricated media spread across TikTok, Instagram and X. The coverage shows how quickly AI-generated images and videos — and repurposed old footage — can be […]
Drake and Adin Ross Face Legal Action over Alleged Illegal Gambling Promotion Summary A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Virginia names musician Drake and streamer Adin Ross, alleging they promoted the sweepstakes-style casino platform Stake.us in ways that encouraged real-money gambling. Plaintiffs say the platform uses a dual-currency model — “Gold Coins” for […]
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC Summary The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warned that the UK’s gambling black market likely handled up to GBP 100 million in bets on Boxing Day, based on industry analysis from H2 Gambling Capital and the fact that Boxing Day typically […]
How 2025 became the year prediction markets dominated US gambling industry news Summary Prediction markets exploded into the mainstream in 2025, driven by operators such as Kalshi, Robinhood and Polymarket launching sports event contracts and striking major media and league deals. That growth has provoked intense regulatory pushback from states, tribes and attorneys general who […]
₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Push: India Targets Global Top Five Maritime Rank by 2047 Summary The Indian government has issued detailed guidelines to implement a ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime development package approved by the Union Cabinet. The plan aims to make India a top-10 shipbuilding and ship-owning nation by 2030 and to reach the global […]
The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here Summary WIRED warns that the next wave of generative AI—autonomous agents and assistants—will demand far deeper access to personal and device data than previous models. Unlike early LLM chatbots, these agents can act on behalf of users: browsing, booking, reading emails, analysing files and even interfacing […]
