February 2, 2026

Kerala Startup Mission Boosts Over 7800 Startups Including Robotics and Drone Tech

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has grown the state’s startup scene from 300 in 2016 to over 7800 today. Supported firms like Genrobotics and Fuselage lead in robotics and drone innovation. KSUM offers funding, mentorship, and infrastructure to turn ideas into business success across India and abroad.

February 2, 2026

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Hits Indian Tech Workers Hard, Shakes US-India Relations

Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee shocks Indian tech professionals and firms. This policy strains India-US ties and disrupts careers, travel, and global innovation.

February 2, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026 on Weekend for First Time

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the historic Union Budget 2026 on February 1, the first weekend budget. An 85-minute speech was brilliantly summarized through witty cartoons by Soumyadip Sinha, making complex policies easy to understand for everyday Indians.

February 2, 2026

Dubai to Launch Joby S4 Electric Air Taxis With Vertiports by 2026

Dubai is set to launch Joby S4 electric air taxis in 2026. New vertiports will connect key city hubs. Travel time from the airport to Palm Jumeirah will drop to 10-12 minutes.

February 2, 2026

India Grants Apple a 5-Year Tax Break on Machinery for Contract Manufacturers

India's new budget grants Apple and other foreign firms a 5-year tax exemption for owning machines used by contract manufacturers in certain zones. This move will speed up electronics manufacturing investments and reduce cost burdens.