Bystander CPR Training for the Visually Impaired Breaks New Ground at National India Hub
In a landmark move for disability inclusion and public health, the National India Hub (NIH) in Schaumburg, Illinois, launched a…
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TSA Expands Touchless ID Screening to 15 U.S. Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is taking a major step toward modernizing airport security by introducing TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, a faster and more convenient screening process now available at 15 airports nationwide.
Rupee Posts Strongest Gain in Over a Month as Dollar Weakens
The Indian rupee recorded its sharpest rise in more than a month on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer U.S. inflation print that raised expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, dragging the dollar lower.
Trump Seeks Congressional Approval for Extended Federal Control of D.C. Police
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will ask Congress for long-term authority to retain federal control over Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, extending beyond the 30-day limit set by law.
Alphabet: The Potential “Nvidia of Quantum Computing”
When Nvidia introduced the graphics processing unit (GPU) in 1999, the chip was mostly targeted at gamers and designers. Few could have predicted that GPUs would later fuel the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
CEO Jensen Huang saw the hidden potential. He understood that as AI research advanced, traditional CPUs would be unable to handle the scale of data and model training required. Over two decades, Nvidia steadily refined its hardware and software, creating an ecosystem (with CUDA as its backbone) that became indispensable for AI developers.
Fed’s Musalem: Inflation Running Hot, Tariffs Adding Pressure, Labor Market Showing Strains
Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem signaled caution on the U.S. economy, warning that inflation remains stubbornly above the central bank’s target while early cracks are emerging in the labor market.
China to Send Top Envoy to India as Ties Warm After U.S. Tariffs
China will send Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi next week, in a fresh effort to ease long-standing tensions with India amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Trump Pushes for Zelensky–Putin Talks After White House Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is working to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for direct talks. The proposal emerged after a White House summit with Zelensky and several European leaders, during which Trump said he had also spoken with Putin by phone
Stock Market Stumbles After Surprise Inflation Report Raises Fed Doubts
U.S. stocks came under pressure Friday after a hotter-than-expected inflation report rattled investor confidence and cast doubt on the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut rates as soon as September.
Indian-Origin CEO Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI Places $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome
In a bold move shaking up the tech industry, Aravind Srinivas — the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI — has reportedly made a $34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google Chrome, according to a Reuters report.