February 2, 2026

Vivo Tops India Smartphone Market in Q4 2025; Apple Sees Biggest Value Growth

Vivo leads India’s smartphone market with 20% volume share in Q4 2025. Apple records 28% value growth with iPhone 16 as top model. Samsung leads foldable segment. Overall shipments drop 4% year-on-year.

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

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

Qatar Unveils 10-Year Residency for Entrepreneurs and Executives

Qatar announces a bold 10-year residency program inviting entrepreneurs, investors, and senior executives to build their future in the country with new self-sponsorship rules and fast-tracked business setup.