Amazon’s Prime Air service is set for a massive expansion, targeting nearly 500 US cities by year-end. This move intensifies the race for rapid delivery, raising questions about logistics, regulatory challenges, and the future of human delivery roles. India’s potential for similar drone adoption faces unique hurdles despite existing pilot programs.

An experimental AI manager, Luna, at San Francisco’s Andon Market, has made headlines by firing a human employee for repeated lateness. This marks a significant moment in AI’s evolving role in the workplace, though human intervention was needed to remind the AI of its own policies. The store is a testbed for autonomous business operations.

The Indian government has clarified that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for users. However, a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) could be introduced for a limited set of merchant transactions above a certain threshold in the future. This move aims to ensure UPI’s long-term sustainability and technological advancement, despite political opposition.

India faces a silent economic drain as corrosion costs the nation an estimated Rs 14 lakh crore annually, equivalent to 4.3% of its GDP. A Nomura report highlights how rust impacts critical infrastructure, from power to railways, and suggests that robust protection measures could significantly boost economic growth and public safety. This deep dive explores the hidden costs and potential solutions.

The number of individuals reporting an annual income of ₹100 crore or more has surged nearly four-fold in India, reaching 576 in Assessment Year 2025-26 from 142 in AY 2021-22. This significant increase, revealed by Union Finance Ministry data, sparks discussions on wealth concentration and economic inclusion, even as the government highlights improvements in Gini coefficient and employment rates.

India and Indonesia have agreed to jointly develop Sabang Port, a strategic move near the critical Strait of Malacca. This deal significantly bolsters India’s maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific, directly countering China’s expanding influence and securing vital global trade routes. The port’s proximity to India’s Great Nicobar facility creates a formidable strategic axis.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed a major digital transformation, centralizing records under its CITES project. This overhaul promises faster PF claim settlements, automatic balance transfers upon job change, and an increased auto-settlement limit for advances to Rs. 5 lakh. Expect 8.25% PF interest credited by July 15.

The Google Pixel 10 is now available for ₹66,999 on Amazon India during Prime Day, a significant ₹13,000 discount from its launch price. This makes Google’s flagship smartphone a highly competitive option for Indian consumers, offering premium Android features, Tensor G5 power, and advanced Gemini AI at an unprecedented value.

An exclusive RTI response has revealed that a staggering ₹9,330 crore remains unclaimed across 30.91 lakh inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts nationwide as of March 31, 2026. This substantial sum, equivalent to funding three new IITs, highlights a persistent challenge in India’s retirement savings system despite recent reforms.

Amazon Australia is facing legal action from the country’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, for allegedly introducing unfair contract terms. The lawsuit centers on Amazon’s decision to add advertisements to Prime Video for existing annual subscribers, then charging extra for an ad-free experience. This move, affecting over a million customers, is now under scrutiny in Federal Court.