An Apple iPhone 13 exploded inside a man's pocket in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. A video shared on social media shows the phone severely burnt and damaged after the blast. The man reportedly sustained burn injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment. As per reports, the man had bought the iPhone 13 a few days ago.

Indian IT stocks saw a sharp rebound in Q1, led by upbeat revenue forecasts and renewed optimism around global demand. A major tech firm's outlook beat analyst expectations, sparking a 4.3% rally in the Nifty IT index-its best performance in nine months. Market sentiment was further boosted by easing tensions in the US-China trade standoff.

From a ₹50,000 investment in her living room, Madhusmita Choudhury built PiEST Systems into a global leader in embedded systems training. With a 96–99% placement rate, industry-aligned curriculum, and human-centric leadership, the institute has trained over 7,000 engineers and now eyes R&D expansion and #MakeInIndia innovation in FY25.

Research conducted in Prayagraj uncovered the troubling presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the air, especially near wastewater treatment plants and hospitals. A total of 129 bacterial isolates were examined, revealing that 41 were resistant to at least one antibiotic. This discovery is critical for understanding the implications for public health.

Tesla is losing ground in India's EV market as Chinese rival BYD expands aggressively. While Tesla cites high import tariffs and market challenges, BYD has launched multiple models and claims rapid-charging breakthroughs. Domestic firms oppose tariff cuts without local investment. As Tesla delays, BYD strengthens its footprint, reshaping India's fast-growing electric vehicle sector.

A research team at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, has developed a novel optical and electrical sensing platform for detecting cholesterol. The innovation integrates phosphorene quantum dots with silk fibre to create a sensitive and eco-friendly point-of-care system capable of trace-level detection in real-world biological samples.

The California State Bar confirmed AI was used to help create 23 multiple-choice questions in its February exam, already marred by tech failures. Candidates faced crashes, frozen screens, and data issues. The Bar will now ask the state's Supreme Court to review scores. Most questions came from Kaplan and earlier law exams.

On April 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of DRDO, achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology. DRDL conducted long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility at Hyderabad.

CyberArk has released its latest 2025 Identity Security Landscape report. It sheds light on how the widespread adoption of AI and the cloud is expanding the identity attack for enterprises. This is a global study that shows a troubling trend where organizations are losing track of the machine identities that now far outnumber human ones.

Apple is planning to shift the entire assembly operation of iPhones it sells in the US to India by 2026, Financial Times reported citing people familiar with the matter. The decision will depend on how quickly Apple's supply chain can scale up in India. The move will also depend on the ongoing tariff negotiations between US and China.

Vodafone Idea has received a credit rating upgrade from Care Ratings, moving from BB+ to BBB-. This is expected to bolster the efforts of the company to secure ₹25,000 crore in debt funding from banks. Care Ratings Limited has upgraded its rating assigned to the long-term and short-term bank facilities, as per the rating letter issued to the company.

The BMRCL declared Anu Construction at ₹27 crore and DC facility management services at ₹23.7 crore as the lowest bidders for the 2 balancing architectural finishing contracts of Bangalore Metro Phase 2. The contract focuses on the finishing works for six underground metro stations of RT-03 and RT-04, and contract 2 focuses on RT-01 and RT-02.

Redington Limited has announced a strategic partnership with US-based cybersecurity firm Banyan Cloud to accelerate the adoption of secure cloud infrastructure across India. Through this collaboration, Redington will serve as a value-added distributor (VAD), bringing Banyan Cloud powerful suite of security solutions to organisations of all sizes across key industries.

Flights from Delhi, Lucknow, and Chandigarh to destinations in the US, UK, Europe, and Gulf nations are rerouting via the Arabian Sea. The detours are adding up to an hour of flight time, increasing fuel costs, crew requirements, and likely leading to higher fares. Pakistan closed its airspace for all Indian flights in response to India's retaliation following Pahalgam terror attack.

A retail operating model is a framework that outlines how a retailer will operate to deliver its strategic objectives. Key advantages include direct access to customers, higher profit margins, simplified processes, and increased innovation. These models also reduce operational complexity and improve the efficiency of supply chains, staffing, and customer engagement systems.

Databricks has announced that it is going to invest over $250 million in India over the next three years. The funding will be used to strengthen its presence in the country through research and development, workforce expansion, and a new education initiative aimed at closing the AI skill gap.

According to Mckinsey, retailers are focusing more on the customer-centric approach. Retail operating models now balance people, processes, and technology to deliver consistent customer experiences. They cover merchandising, fulfillment, digital marketing, creating a structured foundation for scalable operations in dynamic markets.

The Central government has allotted ₹8,445.8 crore for the Chennai Metro Phase 2. The Chennai Metro Rail Project did not receive support initially, as Tamil Nadu was not ready to bear the responsibility, but after the Centre got involved, the financial constraints were taken care of.

Social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over a state law banning AI-generated deepfakes intended to mislead voters. X argues the law infringes on free speech and is overly vague, with potential criminal penalties for platforms. The suit also cites protections under Section 230 and seeks to overturn the law in federal court.

A study revealed that 41 out of 129 bacterial isolates showed resistance to at least one antibiotic, with 9% being multi-drug resistant. This resistance complicates treatment options for infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Identifying specific resistance genes can help tailor interventions and improve management practices in affected areas, decreasing public health risks.

Retailers must adopt a transformation strategy that goes beyond cost-cutting measures. Traditional models are not enough anymore. A modern retail operating model focuses on customer needs, market agility, and process efficiency. It enables businesses to align operations with shifting consumer behaviours and supports sustainable growth over time through adaptability and streamlined structures.

DRDL, the Hyderabad-based laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology. DRDL successfully conducted long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. This test was conducted only for 120 seconds in January 2025.

Most retailers have already started their digital transformation journey using a robust retail model. Enhancing your model through inventory optimisation, automation, and data use leads to reduced waste, faster response times, and better decision-making. Structured back-end systems also support personalised service and targeted inventory management.

Samsung will be investing ₹1,000 crore in its existing plant in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur which will create around 100 jobs, the state's Industries Ministry said. The investment will "reinforce" Samsung's faith in the labour force, as workers at the plant protested in the past after employees were suspended. The plant produces compressors used in refrigerators manufactured by Samsung in India.

Meta laid off more than 100 employees from its Reality Labs division which also affected its VR hardware department and its game unit 'Oculus Studios', a report stated. The company said that the layoffs aim to increase efficiency in its operations and focus on future mixed reality experiences. Reality Labs division is responsible for the company's metaverse and VR products.