February 7, 2026

Govt Plans Rs 7,500 Crore PLI Scheme for IT Hardware Manufacturing

The government is set to launch a Rs 7,500 crore production linked incentive scheme to boost manufacturing of laptops, tablets, PCs and servers. Foreign firms must invest Rs 500 crore in 4 years, and domestic players Rs 20 crore in 5 years. This aims to scale India's global share and create jobs by 2025.

February 7, 2026

Bithumb Accidentally Sends $40 Billion in Bitcoin to Users, Apologises

South Korea's Bithumb mistakenly sent 620,000 bitcoins worth over $40 billion to users. The error caused a brief bitcoin price crash on its platform. Bithumb blocked trading fast, recovered most coins, and promised full compensation with a bonus to affected users.

February 7, 2026

Chinese Scientists Use Sunlight to Turn CO2 and Water Into Fuel Building Blocks

Chinese researchers created a solar-powered process copying plants to turn carbon dioxide and water into chemicals for fuel. Their new material stores electrical energy, enabling efficient solar-driven fuel production without harmful agents.

February 7, 2026

UK Law Now Criminalises AI Deepfake Porn Images Amid Victim Calls for Stronger Protections

The UK has made creating AI deepfake porn without consent a crime. Victims and campaigners demand better support, takedown tools, and education after years of abuse. The law starts Friday, but delays have harmed many. Survivors want more to be done.

February 7, 2026

UAE Makes English Mandatory for Advanced Math and Science in Private Schools by 2029

The UAE Ministry of Education mandates Advanced Math and Science subjects to be taught in English in private schools' Advanced Track from 2026-27, completing by 2029-30, aiming to boost student readiness for global STEM careers.