https://www.theinduspulse.com India-focused news and contextual coverage across national and global developments. en-in Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:27:18 GMT https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/supreme-court-prohibits-mid-term-fee-hikes-in-professional-courses https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/supreme-court-prohibits-mid-term-fee-hikes-in-professional-courses Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:33:59 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA Supreme Court bars mid-tenure tuition hikes in professional programmes, ruling students must know exact costs at admission threshold. Supreme Court Prohibits Mid-Term Fee Hikes in Professional Courses https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/imd-launches-webgis-platform-to-boost-cyclone-disaster-preparedness https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/imd-launches-webgis-platform-to-boost-cyclone-disaster-preparedness Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:29:10 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA The IMD launched an interactive WebGIS decision support system to integrate cyclone tracking, marine warnings, and hazard visualisations on one platform. IMD Launches WebGIS Platform to Boost Cyclone Disaster Preparedness https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/rinku-singh-scores-second-ranji-trophy-ton-as-fans-blast-bcci https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/rinku-singh-scores-second-ranji-trophy-ton-as-fans-blast-bcci Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:09:34 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team SPORTS Rinku Singh struck an unbeaten 118 for Uttar Pradesh against Goa in the Ranji Trophy, prompting cricket fans to criticize selectors for overlooking him. Rinku Singh Scores Second Ranji Trophy Ton as Fans Blast BCCI https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/sheetal-devi-equals-world-record-as-kokila-assures-judo-medal https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/sheetal-devi-equals-world-record-as-kokila-assures-judo-medal Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:09:34 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team SPORTS Sheetal Devi equaled the world record in compound archery qualification, while judoka Kokila reached the final on Day 1 of the Asian Para Games. Sheetal Devi Equals World Record as Kokila Assures Judo Medal https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/violent-protests-grip-milan-as-youths-clash-with-police-in-duomo https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/violent-protests-grip-milan-as-youths-clash-with-police-in-duomo Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:31 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Hundreds of masked protesters clashed with police and smashed storefronts in Milan's Piazza del Duomo, leading to over 200 detentions and 50 arrests. Violent Protests Grip Milan as Youths Clash With Police in Duomo https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/austrian-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-sofia-over-threat https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/austrian-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-sofia-over-threat Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:26 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Sofia escorted by a MiG-29 fighter jet following an airborne bomb threat. Austrian Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Sofia Over Threat https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/trump-claims-france-is-burning-blaming-immigration-for-street-unrest https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/trump-claims-france-is-burning-blaming-immigration-for-street-unrest Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:26 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Donald Trump claimed France is burning and shattered by immigration as violent protests over living costs resulted in arson and hundreds of arrests. Trump Claims France Is Burning Blaming Immigration for Street Unrest https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/jagan-mohan-reddy-regrets-backing-2023-election-commission-law https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/jagan-mohan-reddy-regrets-backing-2023-election-commission-law Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:15 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy admitted supporting the 2023 Election Commission selection law was a mistake, demanding a neutral panel with the CJI. Jagan Mohan Reddy Regrets Backing 2023 Election Commission Law https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/seventeen-dead-in-kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-after-downpour https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/seventeen-dead-in-kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-after-downpour Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:09 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA At least 17 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata following sudden rain and an exit gate collapse. Seventeen Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede After Downpour https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/centre-directs-meta-to-overhaul-content-promotion-on-social-feeds https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/centre-directs-meta-to-overhaul-content-promotion-on-social-feeds Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:06:04 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA The IT ministry directed Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram recommendation algorithms to prevent disproportionate exposure to limited narratives. Centre Directs Meta to Overhaul Content Promotion on Social Feeds https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/lithuania-investigates-foiled-starlink-arson-as-russian-sabotage https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/lithuania-investigates-foiled-starlink-arson-as-russian-sabotage Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:41 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Lithuania is investigating an attempted arson attack on a Starlink satellite ground station near Vilnius as a Russia-linked act of military sabotage. Lithuania Investigates Foiled Starlink Arson as Russian Sabotage https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/donald-trump-endorses-benjamin-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-election https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/donald-trump-endorses-benjamin-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-election Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:38 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD US President Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's October 27 election, praising his wartime record and issuing warnings to Iran. Donald Trump Endorses Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/actor-tiger-shroff-escapes-unharmed-in-juhu-motorcycle-shooting https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/actor-tiger-shroff-escapes-unharmed-in-juhu-motorcycle-shooting Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:11 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt while his driver was injured in a shooting by bike-borne gunmen in Mumbai's Juhu, prompting a massive police manhunt. Actor Tiger Shroff Escapes Unharmed in Juhu Motorcycle Shooting https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-kills-19-as-bengal-orders-judicial-probe https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-kills-19-as-bengal-orders-judicial-probe Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:02 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, prompting arrests and a judicial inquiry. Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Kills 19 as Bengal Orders Judicial Probe https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/five-workers-killed-in-bharuch-chemical-reactor-blast-at-synzeal-unit https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/five-workers-killed-in-bharuch-chemical-reactor-blast-at-synzeal-unit Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:50:02 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA Five workers died and five were injured after a reactor exploded at SynZeal Pharmachem in Gujarat's Bharuch district, causing a toxic gas leak. Five Workers Killed in Bharuch Chemical Reactor Blast at SynZeal Unit https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/farmers-announce-delhi-march-demanding-cec-gyanesh-kumar-resign https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/farmers-announce-delhi-march-demanding-cec-gyanesh-kumar-resign Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:01:20 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA Samyukt Kisan Morcha announced farmers will march to Delhi on October 23 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over SIR. Farmers Announce Delhi March Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar Resign https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/crpf-considers-restoring-lance-naik-and-naik-ranks-for-jawans https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/crpf-considers-restoring-lance-naik-and-naik-ranks-for-jawans Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:01:09 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA The CRPF is considering restoring the Lance Naik and Naik ranks abolished 30 years ago to resolve 25-year promotion delays for frontline constables. CRPF Considers Restoring Lance Naik and Naik Ranks for Jawans https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-youth-harms https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-youth-harms Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:24:07 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AI Eight US states sued OpenAI alleging ChatGPT violates consumer protection laws by harming children, giving dangerous advice, and deceiving adults. Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Youth Harms https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/japan-envisions-northeast-india-value-chain-via-matarbari-port https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/japan-envisions-northeast-india-value-chain-via-matarbari-port Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:54:31 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Ahead of Tarique Rahman's Tokyo visit, Japan plans an industrial value chain linking northeast India to the Bay of Bengal via Matarbari deep-sea port. Japan Envisions Northeast India Value Chain via Matarbari Port https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/jd-vance-walks-back-h-1b-indentured-servitude-comments https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/jd-vance-walks-back-h-1b-indentured-servitude-comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:54:26 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD US Vice President JD Vance said his rhetoric was imperfect after calling H-1B workers indentured servants, amid IT firm PERM green card suspensions. JD Vance Walks Back H-1B Indentured Servitude Comments https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/china-offers-trade-talks-after-india-flags-105-billion-deficit https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/china-offers-trade-talks-after-india-flags-105-billion-deficit Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:54:22 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD China stated it stands ready to work with India to address trade concerns after Nirmala Sitharaman flagged a $105 billion deficit and non-tariff barriers. China Offers Trade Talks After India Flags $105 Billion Deficit https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/heavy-rain-batters-chennai-as-gcc-deploys-15000-workers https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/heavy-rain-batters-chennai-as-gcc-deploys-15000-workers Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:54:10 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA Chennai received up to 35.4 cm of rain overnight as the Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 15,000 workers, with zero fatalities reported. Heavy Rain Batters Chennai as GCC Deploys 15,000 Workers https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/india-bars-sugar-based-ethanol-for-2026-27-and-cuts-maize-rate https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/india-bars-sugar-based-ethanol-for-2026-27-and-cuts-maize-rate Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:54:06 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA India barred sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses from its 2026-27 ethanol tender for 1,100 crore liters and lowered maize ethanol prices to Rs 68.86. India Bars Sugar-Based Ethanol for 2026-27 and Cuts Maize Rate https://www.theinduspulse.com/gaming/razer-launches-barracuda-v2-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-in-india https://www.theinduspulse.com/gaming/razer-launches-barracuda-v2-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-in-india Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:23:38 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team GAMING Razer launched the Barracuda V2 Pro wireless gaming headset in India for Rs 26,900 with hybrid ANC, 70-hour battery life, and THX Spatial Audio. Razer Launches Barracuda V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset in India https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/pramod-bhagat-and-simran-sharma-lead-india-at-asian-para-games https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/pramod-bhagat-and-simran-sharma-lead-india-at-asian-para-games Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:23:23 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team SPORTS Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma carried India's flag at the Asian Para Games Opening Ceremony as Bhavina Patel rested for table tennis quarterfinals. Pramod Bhagat and Simran Sharma Lead India at Asian Para Games https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/jemimah-rodrigues-named-switzerland-tourism-friendship-ambassador https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/jemimah-rodrigues-named-switzerland-tourism-friendship-ambassador Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:23:16 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team SPORTS Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues was appointed Switzerland Tourism's India Friendship Ambassador, joining javelin champion Neeraj Chopra. Jemimah Rodrigues Named Switzerland Tourism Friendship Ambassador https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/sanju-samson-flags-cramped-bcci-schedule-as-omission-sparks-debate https://www.theinduspulse.com/sports/sanju-samson-flags-cramped-bcci-schedule-as-omission-sparks-debate Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:23:03 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team SPORTS Sanju Samson highlighted that India had only one practice day across five T20Is against West Indies, as Aakash Chopra questioned his ODI squad omission. Sanju Samson Flags Cramped BCCI Schedule as Omission Sparks Debate https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/g7-finance-leaders-plan-ai-cyber-attack-tabletop-exercises https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/g7-finance-leaders-plan-ai-cyber-attack-tabletop-exercises Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:28:39 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AI G7 finance leaders agreed to conduct simulated tabletop exercises to protect international banking infrastructure from AI cyber attacks. G7 Finance Leaders Plan AI Cyber Attack Tabletop Exercises https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/adaniconnex-vizag-data-centres-deploy-air-cooling-systems https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/adaniconnex-vizag-data-centres-deploy-air-cooling-systems Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:28:27 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH AdaniConneX will deploy air-cooled systems at its planned one-gigawatt Vizag data centre campuses to conserve local freshwater and protect reservoirs. AdaniConneX Vizag Data Centres Deploy Air Cooling Systems https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/apple-expected-to-unveil-touchscreen-macbook-pro-and-m6-imac https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/apple-expected-to-unveil-touchscreen-macbook-pro-and-m6-imac Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:28:19 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH Apple is preparing late October product announcements including a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and OLED iPad mini, Bloomberg reports. Apple Expected to Unveil Touchscreen MacBook Pro and M6 iMac https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/teenager-arrested-in-illinois-for-foiled-attack-on-hindu-temple https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/teenager-arrested-in-illinois-for-foiled-attack-on-hindu-temple Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:37 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD A 19-year-old was arrested in Illinois after attempting a mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora during Navaratri celebrations. Teenager Arrested in Illinois for Foiled Attack on Hindu Temple https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/two-supertankers-catch-fire-after-striking-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/two-supertankers-catch-fire-after-striking-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:32 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Two supertankers carrying four million barrels of crude caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said. Two Supertankers Catch Fire After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/us-and-israel-condemn-attack-on-journalist-heidi-levine-in-west-bank https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/us-and-israel-condemn-attack-on-journalist-heidi-levine-in-west-bank Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:28 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD US and Israeli leaders condemned a violent assault by masked settlers on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine in the West Bank. US and Israel Condemn Attack on Journalist Heidi Levine in West Bank https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/over-1200-arrested-in-france-as-violent-cost-of-living-riots-erupt https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/over-1200-arrested-in-france-as-violent-cost-of-living-riots-erupt Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:24 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD More than 1,200 people were arrested across France after over 550,000 protesters demonstrated against living costs, leaving 150 police officers injured. Over 1,200 Arrested in France as Violent Cost-of-Living Riots Erupt https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/ladakh-groups-reject-home-ministry-draft-proposal-over-safeguards https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/ladakh-groups-reject-home-ministry-draft-proposal-over-safeguards Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:10 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance rejected the Centre's draft proposal on Ladakh, calling it a departure from prior assurances. Ladakh Groups Reject Home Ministry Draft Proposal Over Safeguards https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-toll-rises-to-19-as-judge-probes https://www.theinduspulse.com/india/kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-stampede-toll-rises-to-19-as-judge-probes Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:48:06 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team INDIA The death toll in the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in north Kolkata rose to 19, prompting a judicial inquiry under a sitting High Court judge. Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Toll Rises to 19 as Judge Probes https://www.theinduspulse.com/auto/india-proposes-bs-vii-emission-norms-from-april-2029-in-phased-rollout https://www.theinduspulse.com/auto/india-proposes-bs-vii-emission-norms-from-april-2029-in-phased-rollout Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:41 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AUTO The Road Transport Ministry proposed Bharat Stage VII vehicle emission standards starting April 2029, adding non-exhaust and battery durability rules. India Proposes BS-VII Emission Norms From April 2029 in Phased Rollout https://www.theinduspulse.com/auto/mercedes-amg-gt-suv-debuts-with-up-to-1169hp-and-710kw-fast-charging https://www.theinduspulse.com/auto/mercedes-amg-gt-suv-debuts-with-up-to-1169hp-and-710kw-fast-charging Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:35 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AUTO Mercedes-AMG unveiled its first in-house electric SUV built on the AMG.EA platform, delivering up to 1,169hp, 700km of range, and 710kW fast charging. Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Debuts With Up to 1,169hp and 710kW Fast Charging https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/tech-mahindra-q2-net-profit-jumps-33-percent-to-rs-1586-crore https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/tech-mahindra-q2-net-profit-jumps-33-percent-to-rs-1586-crore Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:21 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team MARKETS Tech Mahindra reported a 32.7% rise in second-quarter net profit to Rs 1,586 crore, driven by manufacturing and communications vertical deal momentum. Tech Mahindra Q2 Net Profit Jumps 33 Percent to Rs 1,586 Crore https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/india-wholesale-inflation-surges-to-114-percent-in-september https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/india-wholesale-inflation-surges-to-114-percent-in-september Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:17 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team MARKETS India's wholesale inflation hit a series-high 11.4% in September 2026, driven by accelerating prices across food, energy, and manufactured goods. India Wholesale Inflation Surges to 11.4 Percent in September https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/hdfc-bank-q2-profit-hits-rs-20700-crore-as-anup-bagchi-takes-charge https://www.theinduspulse.com/markets/hdfc-bank-q2-profit-hits-rs-20700-crore-as-anup-bagchi-takes-charge Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:10 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team MARKETS HDFC Bank posted a Q2 consolidated profit of Rs 20,700 crore as Anup Bagchi takes over as CEO and Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha announces exit. HDFC Bank Q2 Profit Hits Rs 20,700 Crore as Anup Bagchi Takes Charge https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/nasa-jpl-showcases-nisar-partnership-with-isro-and-lunar-lander-tests https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/nasa-jpl-showcases-nisar-partnership-with-isro-and-lunar-lander-tests Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:31 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH NASA JPL showcased US-India cooperation on the NISAR satellite alongside testing of the Griffin-1 commercial lander for lunar south pole deployment. NASA JPL Showcases NISAR Partnership With ISRO and Lunar Lander Tests https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/nvidia-denies-rtx-5090-discontinuation-rumors-but-admits-supply-crunch https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/nvidia-denies-rtx-5090-discontinuation-rumors-but-admits-supply-crunch Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:25 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH Nvidia executive Jeff Fisher confirmed the GeForce RTX 5090 is not discontinued, though severe supply chain constraints keep retail prices above $5,000. Nvidia Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors but Admits Supply Crunch https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/fake-chrome-and-whatsapp-apps-infiltrate-google-play-via-ads https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/fake-chrome-and-whatsapp-apps-infiltrate-google-play-via-ads Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:18 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH Counterfeit Chrome and WhatsApp apps accumulated hundreds of thousands of downloads on Google Play via sponsored ads and repurposed listings. Fake Chrome and WhatsApp Apps Infiltrate Google Play via Ads https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/meta-removes-ai-training-scraping-terms-after-publisher-backlash https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/meta-removes-ai-training-scraping-terms-after-publisher-backlash Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:07 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AI Meta removed a commercial terms clause after legal scholars warned it gave broad permissions to scrape business websites and train AI models for free. Meta Deletes Commercial Clause Allowing AI Training Web Scraping https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/deepseek-releases-v41-flash-1017-model-and-opens-paid-search-api https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/deepseek-releases-v41-flash-1017-model-and-opens-paid-search-api Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:04 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AI DeepSeek released the V4.1-Flash-1017 model scoring 77.0 on DeepSWE v1.1 and opened its web Search and Fetch APIs to external developers. DeepSeek Releases V4.1-Flash-1017 Model and Opens Paid Search API https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/stepfun-launches-stepx-neo-smartphone-built-around-amoo-ai-agent https://www.theinduspulse.com/ai/stepfun-launches-stepx-neo-smartphone-built-around-amoo-ai-agent Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:40:00 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team AI Chinese startup StepFun launched the STEPX Neo smartphone for 3,999 yuan, featuring an AI agent integrated directly into the operating system. StepFun Launches STEPX Neo Smartphone Built Around Amoo AI Agent https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/us-backs-usd-44b-plan-to-revive-shuttered-nuclear-plants-for-ai https://www.theinduspulse.com/tech/us-backs-usd-44b-plan-to-revive-shuttered-nuclear-plants-for-ai Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:29:52 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team TECH The US Department of Energy is providing up to USD 4.4 billion to restart three decommissioned nuclear power plants to meet surging AI data center demand. US Backs USD 4.4B Plan to Revive Shuttered Nuclear Plants for AI https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/pakistan-declares-emergency-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ending-pti-rule https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/pakistan-declares-emergency-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-ending-pti-rule Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:29:32 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari declared an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ending PTI rule as the army deployed after 4,000 police defied orders. Pakistan Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ending PTI Rule https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/us-and-iran-contest-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-as-attacks-escalate https://www.theinduspulse.com/world/us-and-iran-contest-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-as-attacks-escalate Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:29:28 GMT The Indus Pulse Editorial Team WORLD The US and Iran claim control over the Strait of Hormuz as maritime attacks on tankers push Brent crude to $110 a barrel and transit volumes fall. US and Iran Contest Control of Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Escalate