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How Chinese manufacturers are dominating the humanoid robot supply chain, even as the industry struggles to find a purpose for such robots — China’s lead in humanoid robots was evident at last month’s Humanoids Summi…
Microsoft Restricts Staff’s Use Of Claude Fable 5 Over Data Concerns: Report
Claude Fable 5 is the most powerful model Anthropic has made available for wider use, with the company citing its performance in software engineering and analytics.
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth
GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in MarchThe UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures show.As energy prices have risen as a result of the conf…
EU adopts major landmark asylum reform hardening border procedures
The EU adopts a major immigration reform on Friday that allows member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where publ…
EU adopts major landmark asylum reform hardening border procedures
The EU adopts a major immigration reform on Friday that allows member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking the back seat to politics in Europe, where publ…
Iran Adds Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink To Target List In Middle East: Report
Tehran believes Starlink technology and other Musk-link projects have been used to support US-Israel military operations in the region.
Rafale Deal Boost: France Pledges Readiness To Meet India’s Demands For Tech Transfer And Indigenous Ordnance Fitment
France has signalled its strongest willingness yet to meet India’s demands on technology transfer, local manufacturing, and indigenous weapons integration in the proposed ₹3.25 lakh crore acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets.The deal, expected to be finalised within a year, is being framed as a Make in India partnership rather than a traditional buyer-seller arrangement.France has conveyed that
No Rafale Announcement Expected On PM Modi’s Visit To France For
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France on 13–14 June 2026 is unlikely to see the formal announcement of the ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal, though negotiations are intensifying, according to a report by Business Line.France has conveyed that it is comfortable sharing technology and aligning the Rafale program with India’s Make in India initiative. Senior French diplomatic sources
AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Project Begins, But Private Sector Leadership Gap Risks Delays
The Indian Air Force finds itself in a difficult position, needing both fourth-generation fighters to immediately strengthen its dwindling squadrons and fifth-generation stealth aircraft to maintain superiority against adversaries.Both requirements are running behind schedule, leaving the service exposed. On 27 May 2026, the Defence Ministry issued Requests for Proposals to three Indian consortia
India And France Are Moving Closer To A Potential Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet Collaboration
India and France are engaged in discussions over a potential joint venture to develop a sixth‑generation fighter aircraft, following the termination of a similar Franco‑German initiative, reported ET Defence.High‑level talks have already taken place between the two nations’ defence ministers, underscoring the seriousness of the proposal.As part of the broader cooperation framework, France is also