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Muscles, memes and obsession with 'X': Elon Musk's candid chat with Nikhil Kamath in WTF podcast will break the internet

America benefits greatly from Indian talent to AI replacing jobs: 5 big comments by Elon Musk on Nikhil Kamath's podcast

The interview featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian podcaster Nikhil Kamath on the show 'People by WTF' released on Sunday has gone viral. In the wide-ranging conversation, Musk spoke about investment advice, entrepreneurship, and the evolving work culture in the era of Artificial Intelligence, touching on several key topics that have captured widespread attention. Dec 1, 2025
SC junks PIL raising security concerns of communications through Whatsapp, Telegram

Messaging Apps like WhatsApp to work only with active SIM; DoT tightens cyber norms

The Indian government has issued a major directive that could change how millions use popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai, and Josh. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked these platforms to make it impossible for users to access their services without an active SIM card in their device. The order is part of India's new Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, which place app-based communication services under telecom-style regulation for the first time. Nov 30, 2025
Apple to open first retail store in Noida on Dec 11; fifth outlet in India

Apple to open first retail store in Noida on Dec 11; fifth outlet in India

Apple said Noida represents design, ambition, and innovation, and the new store will become a place where people can discover, create, and grow with Apple products. The store will feature Apple's latest devices, including the iPhone 17 lineup and the M5-powered iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14". Nov 28, 2025
Apple makes record-breaking iPhones in India in H1 2025, hits highest exports too

Apple to surpass Samsung in global shipments for 1st time in 14 years

iPhone shipments exceeded expectations in Q3 2025, posting a solid 9 per cent YoY growth for the quarter. The launch of the iPhone 17 series marked a shift in Apple's usual lineup, with the new iPhone Air replacing the Plus model, accompanied by adjustments in memory configurations and pricing tiers. Nov 26, 2025
Make in India booster: iPhone exports hit record about $10 billion in April-Sep

India's smartphone market at 5-year high, Apple logs highest-ever quarterly shipments

The iPhone 16 remained the most-shipped smartphone in India during the quarter, contributing 5 per cent of total market shipments, while the newly launched iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air saw a record-breaking debut, accounting for 16 per cent of Apple's Q3 shipments — the strongest launch-quarter performance for any iPhone since 2021. Nov 11, 2025
World Backup Day: India's DPDP Act to enable Indian firms align with global standards

North Korea-backed hackers deploy new malware-led cyberattack: Report

The group, believed to be affiliated with Pyongyang-sponsored groups Kimsuky or APT37, infiltrated victims' smartphones and PCs through malware distributed via KakaoTalk and stole account information for Google and major domestic IT services, according to the report by the Genians Security Center (GSC), a South Korean cybersecurity institute. Nov 10, 2025
Third-party apps get a sleek makeover with Apple's Liquid Glass technology

Liquid Glass effect: Apple features redesigned third-party apps

The US tech giant launched iPhone 17 on September 9, featuring the new Center Stage front camera, a 48MP Fusion Main camera with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto; and a new 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera that captures expansive scenes and macro photography in more detail. Nov 8, 2025