Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison has surpassed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to become the world's richest person for the first time, Bloomberg reported. This comes as Oracle's shares surged after reporting its quarterly results, which pushed Ellison's fortune by $101 billion, to reach a cumulative wealth of $393 billion, according to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index. Musk’s net worth is $385 billion.

India plans to advance its semiconductor mission by moving from 28-nanometre fabs to 5-7-nanometre chip production. Abhishek Singh of MeitY highlighted ongoing ATMP plants, government investments, and the PLI scheme. The initiative also targets AI chip design, aiming to strengthen India's role in technology, economic security, and the global semiconductor ecosystem.

The Indian Army has secured a patent for its AI-powered 'Automatic Target Classifying System', developed by Colonel Kuldeep Yadav. The system autonomously identifies and classifies targets on radar, enhancing operational efficiency. This reflects the Army's focus on Atmanirbharta in defence. Yadav earlier patented an AI-based accident prevention system in 2023.

AI is now integral from facial recognition and virtual assistants to e-commerce fraud detection and personalised recommendations. In healthcare, AI streamlines administrative work, supports robotic surgery, and tracks vitals. In education, it automates grading and adapts learning paths. Companies adopting AI report gains in efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

India's Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the military used indigenously-developed SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version) technology during Operation Sindoor. Calling it "critical" for the offensive on Pakistan, General Dwivedi said, "SAMBHAV phone was the one...we were using in our command and communication. We weren't using WhatsApp and others."

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology transfer agreement with ISRO, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and NewSpace India (NSIL). Under the agreement, HAL will absorb SSLVs over the first two years and then mass-produce over a 10-year production phase to meet both Indian and global demands.

Former Tesla executive Russell Varone shares the "few simple ground rules" that billionaire Elon Musk had for every meeting at the EV maker. "No power points, only talk about what's wrong/broken/roadblock you need Musk to clear, don't bring food. Keep it clear, speak about action," Varone said. Responding to him, Musk said, "Bringing food is fine if you haven't eaten."

It seems like Perplexity recently announced Comet browser is getting a local Model Context Protocol (MCPs). The feature was first spotted by Testing Catalog in development builds and is expected to expand Comet ability to connect not just with remote MCPs but also with a user local desktop environment.

Zoho has announced big updates to Bigin by Zoho CRM and Zoho Contracts. It is said to make customer management and contract workflows faster and more intelligent for small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bigin, which is the lightweight CRM for small businesses, is getting some new features to cut down manual work and improve customer engagement.

Larry Ellison briefly dethroned Elon Musk as world's richest person, ending his 300-day reign, as his net worth rose $101 billion on Oracle's stock surge. Born in 1944, Ellison attended Illinois and Chicago universities before starting his career in California. He co-founded Oracle in 1977 with $2,000 investment and stepped down as its CEO in 2014 after a 37-year stint.

Brother International India launched a new range of six high-efficiency Ink Tank printers at a press conference held in Delhi, designed to serve the evolving printing needs of home users, office professionals and small businesses. Built with a focus on affordability, ease of use and connectivity, this latest lineup reinforces.

Organic growth leverages internal capabilities like SEO, content marketing, and customer engagement instead of acquisitions. Brands like Stellar Data Recovery saw a 400% increase in traffic and a 75% boost in sales through SEO, while Square 2 grew monthly website visits from 366 to 8,000 and leads from 20 to 100 using content and backlink strategies.

Experts say Indian startups struggle to hire designers, marketers. Traditional methods like WhatsApp, referrals are slow, while global freelance platforms lack local context. Curated talent platforms, boutique agencies are emerging as effective solutions. A hybrid mode, using freelancers early, building in-house teams post-revenue displays a maturing ecosystem with efficient hiring ahead.

Elon Musk regained his spot as world's richest person, hours after Larry Ellison ended his 300-day streak. Ellison now is the world's second-richest person with a $383-billion net worth, according to Bloomberg, followed by Mark Zuckerberg ($264 billion), Jeff Bezos ($252 billion) and Larry Page ($210 billion). Sergey Brin ($196 billion) and Steve Ballmer ($172 billion) rank sixth and seventh.

Clear, concise onboarding reduces app abandonment by helping users quickly reach their 'aha moment'. Brands with short, focused tutorials and well-designed interfaces build early trust and reinforce their image. Over 74% of organisations now maintain dedicated onboarding teams to improve first-time user experience.

Immersive technology like VR, AR, and AI creates engaging educational experiences students explore ancient sites, interact with 3D models, or learn via personalised AI feedback. These tools boost comprehension, memory retention, and accessibility. Simulations offer safe practice environments, and adaptive content makes learning inclusive.

Several startups struck big deals on Shark Tank India. Skippi Ice Pops saw sales surge 40x after securing ₹1.2 crore; Beyond Snack expanded from ₹20 lakh to ₹2.25 crore in monthly sales. Bamboo India shipped 30 lakh bamboo toothbrushes globally. These brands converted investments into rapid scale by combining innovation with execution

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reclaimed the world's richest person title after briefly losing the spot on Wednesday to Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison. As of Thursday morning, Ellison's total fortune stands at $383 billion, compared to Musk's $384 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Ellison's net worth had soared by $101-billion on Wednesday, to reach a total of $393 billion.

Worldwide end-user spending on generative AI (GenAI) smartphones is projected to total $298.2 billion by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. It will represent 20% of total AI end-user spending in 2025. Gartner defines GenAI smartphones as devices equipped with a built-in neural engine or neural processing unit (NPU) capable of running..

Aravind Srinivas' startup Perplexity AI has secured commitments from investors for $200 million in new funding at a $20-billion valuation, The Information reported. Last month, the startup made a $34.5-billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser, a bid above its own valuation. Buying Chrome would have allowed it to tap into its browser, Comet, over three billion users.

Digital gaming company, Games24x7, has laid off 500 employees following the new law, which mandates a blanket ban on real-money gaming. Earlier, Mobile Premier League had reportedly cut 80% of its workforce, while Pokerbaazi's promoter reduced its workforce by over 200 people. Around 45 crore Indians have reportedly lost ₹20,000-crore in a year after getting addicted to online money games.

Tech industry CEOs such as OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Apple chief Tim Cook are among those who have been invited to accompany US President Donald Trump during his three-day visit to the UK. The focus of the meetings will likely revolve around AI and new investment opportunities between the countries.

China had criticised India’s decision to ban over 300 Chinese mobile apps since June 2020, Moneycontrol reported, citing a WTO meeting document from June 13, 2025. China had said India's decision amounted to discriminatory exclusion of Chinese digital service providers, while India stood firm on its national security rationale. Recent reports suggested the return of Chinese app, TikTok, in India.

SpaceX will launch fully reusable version of its Starship rocket capable of carrying over 100 tons of payload to orbit. The rocket is dubbed 'Version 3' and will feature third-generation Raptor engines that have undergone around 300 tests and 16,000 seconds of firing time. This follows the successful completion of Starship's 10th test flight in August after three consecutive failures.

OpenAI signed a deal with Oracle to purchase $300-billion worth of computing power over a span of five years, The Wall Street Journal reported. The contract will begin in 2027 and is part of Project Stargate, the AI joint venture created by OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX. Meanwhile, Oracle's Co-founder Larry Ellison surpassed Elon Musk to become world's richest person.