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At least four people were killed and 17 more were injured when a truck carrying liquefied gas exploded on a highway in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday, local authorities said, as cited by Reuters.Footage showed a large gas cloud engulfing the highway after the blast involving a vehicle affiliated with the local gas company Gasco.Authorities said…
Top 2026 Skills for GCC Job Market: AI, Data, Cybersecurity and More As GCC economies accelerate towards digital-first, knowledge-driven growth, the skills that employers are looking for in 2026 have shifted dramatically. From Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to the UAE’s AI-led governance push, hiring priorities across the Gulf are increasingly shaped by technology adoption,…
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi with Pakistan cricketers. (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup plans have taken a dramatic turn, with the team already booked to fly out to Colombo on Monday even as uncertainty continues over their participation in the tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8. According to a report,…
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, the IT industry association Nasscom has urged the government to address pressing tax concerns for startups and technology firms. As reported by PTI, the Nasscom wishlist for Budget 2026 includes extending the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) tax deferment to more startups, clarifying rules around the tax treatment of…
Nvidia has hired Alison Wagonfeld as its first chief marketing officer, marking a strategic shift for the AI chipmaker as it looks to sharpen its brand amid explosive growth. Wagonfeld, who spent nearly a decade at Google leading marketing for its cloud business, will report directly to CEO Jensen Huang and consolidate marketing functions that…
Nvidia has shelved its ambitious plan to directly challenge cloud giants like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The chipmaker is now refocusing its DGX Cloud division inward, prioritizing its own engineers’ AI model development. This strategic pivot aims to protect Nvidia’s dominant AI chip market share, estimated at over 80%, rather than…
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian has publicly pushed back against the narrative of a “chip war”, wherein custom AI chips like Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are seen as a threat to Nvidia’s dominance. Kurian’s comments have come about a month after a turbulent week where news of Facebook-parent company partnering with Google to train…
NEW DELHI: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that over 10,000 vehicles have failed emission tests since the implementation of GRAP-4 and over 2 lakh have been issued Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. He added that govt is also upgrading all PUC centres with high-capacity equipment to reduce delays and ensure accurate emission testing….
Microsoft is injecting a massive $17.5 billion into India, its largest investment in Asia, to bolster cloud and AI infrastructure. This significant commitment, alongside Google’s plans, underscores India’s growing importance as a global AI hub. The investment aims to enhance skilling and operations, positioning India as a frontier AI nation ready for transformative growth. NEW…
Pantone has chosen Cloud Dancer, a delicate white, as its 2026 Color of the Year, signaling a global desire for simplicity and emotional clarity. This ‘natural, billowy white’ invites calm amidst modern life’s noise, offering a gentle reset. Fashion and interior design are already embracing this serene hue, reflecting a move towards honesty and balance….
