Singapore playing key role in China’s plan to globalise yuan: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Singapore has emerged as a key hub in China’s strategy to internationalise its currency, the renminbi (RMB), and reduce dependence on the US dollar-dominated global financial system. The city state facilitates China’s monetary and capital flows, across other countries in Southeast Asia, according to a new report.

India’s clean fuel transition opens Rs 1 lakh crore biogas opportunity: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India’s “theoretical compressed biogas production capacity is estimated at 62 million metric tonnes annually”, but current output remains below 1 per cent of that potential, leaving a massive untapped domestic energy opportunity that could attract nearly Rs 1 lakh crore of investments, a report said on Tuesday.

India’s digital growth outpaces cybersecurity preparedness: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's rapid digital expansion outpaced its cybersecurity readiness, a report has said, citing a sharp rise in ransomware, phishing, data breaches and cyber espionage that pose risk to critical infrastructure, financial systems and ordinary citizens.

Google, Apple bring end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) US-based tech giants Google and Apple have announced that end-to-end encrypted Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is beginning to roll out in beta for iPhone and Android users, marking a major step towards improving privacy in cross-platform messaging.