SpaceX IPO pricing lifts Elon Musk’s net worth to around $970 billion

IANS | June 12, 2026 10:03 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) -- the Elon Musk-led rocket and satellite company -- has priced its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), pushing Musk’s net worth to nearly $970 billion and bringing him closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, as per multiple reports.

Centre committed to safety and welfare of every Indian seafarer: Minister

IANS | June 12, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Navy, Indian Missions abroad, maritime administrations of friendly countries, shipping companies, seafarers' welfare organisations and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely support and assistance to Indian seafarers, according to an official statement.

Nasscom forms Technology Advisory Council to boost India-UK tech partnership

IANS | June 11, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom has announced the constitution of the UK Technology Advisory Council (TAC) that will serve as a strategic industry advisory body to the High Commission of India in UK, providing structured inputs on accelerating India-UK technology partnership, it was announced on Thursday.

AI deepfakes emerging as new threat to financial systems, warns Centre

IANS | June 11, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh advisory warning about the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals to create highly convincing deepfake videos and synthetic identities aimed at compromising financial and digital ecosystems.

IN-SPACe selects three space startups for funding under Technology Adoption Fund

IANS | June 11, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The government agency Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Thursday selected three Indian space startups -- Astrobase Space Technologies, SatSure Analytics India and TM2SPACE Technologies -- as the first set of Indian Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) for funding under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme.