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China’s AI Stock Crash: Is the US Next? China’s AI stock boom has crashed! The STAR50 index has plunged 40% in under four months, wiping out around US$480 billion in market value. Meghna Deka decodes what triggered the crash, from sky-high valuations and retail investor frenzy to export curbs. Could the US be next as Big Tech earnings arrive? And what should India learn from China’s AI bubble? Despite the market meltdown, Beijing continues to back home-grown AI models, semiconductors and robotics. Is this a temporary setback or a warning that AI investments are racing ahead of real-world demand? Watch the full explainer for the big picture - youtube.com/watch?v=UWAibcnJ… #chinaai #aistocks #chinastockmarket #aistockcrash #artificialintelligence #stockmarketcrash #techstocks #chipstocks #semiconductors #aiinvestment #globalmarkets #usstockmarket #bigtech #chinatech #investmentrisks #stockmarketanalysis #aihype #robotics #indiaeconomy #meghnadeka #axisdecodes #timesaxis #toi

Cracks within #Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance came out in the open on Thursday after a Shiv Sena leader advocated for deputy chief minister #EknathShinde to be elevated to the post of chief minister. Speaking to reporters after the MLC election results, former MLA Ravindra Dhangekar said the outcome reflected people's views of the #DevendraFadnavis-led government. For more details 🔗 toi.in/7AfMNY Tap into nonstop news coverage with the TOI App 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/…

Supreme Court lawyer Adv. Ashwini Upadhyay discusses the transformation of law and order in Uttar Pradesh, pointing to what he describes as a decline in crimes such as theft, snatching, extortion, kidnapping and contract killings. He attributes these changes to greater police autonomy since 2017, the introduction of the police commissionerate system, reduced political interference and stronger government backing for law enforcement. Upadhyay also points to greater autonomy for senior police officers in handling FIRs, investigations and charge sheets. #BadaltaUPBadhataBharat #UPTransformation2026

Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay discusses the changes in women’s safety and law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Sharing observations from his travels across the state, he highlights how women are increasingly wearing jewellery, attending public programmes in the evening and travelling more freely. He also points to a shift in rural families’ attitudes towards girls’ education, saying that parents who once stopped their daughters’ studies after Class 10 or 12 are now sending them to pursue graduation and professional courses in nearby cities. Upadhyay attributes these changes to improvements in law and order and greater confidence in women’s security. #BadaltaUPBadhataBharat #UPTransformation2026

Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay discusses the role of technology in transforming Uttar Pradesh’s policing and cybercrime response. He highlights the use of cyber experts at police stations, online FIR registration, CCTV surveillance and dedicated cybercrime police stations across districts. He also points to improved systems for tracking cyber fraud and financial transactions, along with enhanced surveillance capabilities. Upadhyay further discusses the modernisation of forensic science laboratories in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting facilities in Lucknow, Varanasi and Prayagraj that enable forensic examinations within the state. #BadaltaUPBadhataBharat #UPTransformation2026

Supreme Court lawyer Adv. Ashwini Upadhyay discusses the transformation of law and order in Uttar Pradesh, pointing to what he describes as a decline in crimes such as theft, snatching, extortion, kidnapping and contract killings. He attributes these changes to greater police autonomy since 2017, the introduction of the police commissionerate system, reduced political interference and stronger government backing for law enforcement. Upadhyay also points to greater autonomy for senior police officers in handling FIRs, investigations and charge sheets. #BadaltaUPBadhataBharat #UPTransformation2026

#Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, is investigating suspicions that #Qatar and #Turkey sent money into the country to influence voting in Arab communities, raising questions about possible interference in the pivotal polls. The inquiry follows an order from Central Elections Committee (CEC) chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, who received information from Shin Bet chief David Zini describing the suspicions as “extraordinary in its seriousness”. Know more 🔗 toi.in/PEn-Ha73 Trusted news, anytime, anywhere — download the TOI App 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/…

Messages for UP’s youth, from the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter. Suhas L Y, Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare, Govt. of UP, and Paralympic silver medallist: “Choose the path where you will enjoy the journey. It is okay to fail than to have not tried at all.” Mohammad Kaif, Former Indian Cricketer: keep your discipline and your hunger, never be satisfied with small things, and never doubt yourself. Dalip Tahil, Actor: “Youth is wasted on the young.” Use your youth for every adventure you want, and live life to the full. #TOIYouthIconsUP

Messages for UP’s youth, from the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter. Rama Krishna, Co-founder and CEO of EndureAir Systems: “Grab as many opportunities as possible.” Asmita Dey, Judo Player and Commonwealth Games gold medallist: on winning gold for her country and feeling proud. Anupria Goenka, Actor: your ambition has to come from within, not from what others are chasing. #TOIYouthIconsUP

“The most difficult step is the first step.” Suhas L Y, Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare & Director General, Youth Welfare & P.R.D., Govt. of UP, delivers the Opening Address at the TOI Youth Icons Summit & Awards, UP Chapter, in Lucknow. His thumb rule for every young person choosing a path, whether in business, law, medicine, music or sport: ask yourself, “Can I make it to the top 5% in this field?” #TOIYouthIconsUP

Why Are Desi Donors Betting on the GOP? $15.8 million for Republicans. $3.7 million for Democrats. Indian-American donors are giving Republicans a reported 4:1 fundraising edge ahead of the November 3 US midterms. Meghna Deka follows the money trail, from Asha Jadeja Motwani to Vinod Khosla, and asks the big question: Can donor dollars translate into votes for Trump's party? @DEKAMEGHNA Watch the full explainer to find out - youtube.com/watch?v=iUNjWlk4… #indianamericans #usmidterms #americanpolitics #trump #republicans #democrats #indianamericandonors #politicaldonations #election2026 #uspolitics #indiandiaspora #campaignfinance #meghnadeka #timesaxis #axisdecodes #toi #trumppolitics #votertrends #desivotes #electionexplainer

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh has signalled possible fare hikes as rising fuel costs put pressure on the airline's finances, saying the carrier has “no choice” but to consider increasing fares to offset the surge in its fuel bill.According to news agency PTI, Walsh said the airline would continue to trim expenses but cautioned against expecting significant cost-cutting measures. Read more 🔗 toi.in/B2FA_Z The story doesn’t end here — continue on the TOI App 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/… #IndiGo #WillieWalsh #Airfare #AirlineIndustry #AviationNews #FuelPrices

#MadhyaPradesh | A man allegedly killed his wife at their home in #Gwalior on Thursday morning following a domestic dispute. Police said Anand strangled Madhu Srivastava and then repeatedly struck her on the head with a pestle used for crushing spices at their home in Tyagi Nagar, near Defence School, under Murar police station limits. More details 🔗 toi.in/jHkIoY The story doesn’t end here — continue on the TOI App 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/…

BJP MP #ManojTiwari took a dip in the Yamuna on Thursday, claiming that the river’s pollution load had reduced by half over the past year due to cleaning works undertaken by the #RekhaGupta government. The BJP leader also asserted that people could once again celebrate #ChhathPuja in the #Yamuna, according to reports. Details here 🔗 toi.in/_DsYUY25 Download the TOI App and stay in the know 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/…

#CXOConnect | Investors Or Customers? Rajesh Jain Explains The Startup Mistake founders Make Netcore Founder and Group MD Rajesh Jain has a simple test for entrepreneurs: eventually, a business must be able to sustain itself through customers and profits rather than depending indefinitely on investors. Speaking on CXO CONNECT with Prasad Sanyal, Jain draws on his experience building ventures without external capital to argue that too many entrepreneurs begin by thinking about fundraising rather than their route to profitability. His warning to founders is stark: if a venture still cannot make money after ten years, there may be something “seriously and fundamentally wrong” with its business model. @PrasadScribe (If you’re interested in being featured on our podcast, please drop us an email at [email protected]) #rajeshjain #netcorecloud #cxoconnect #prasadsanyal #startups #entrepreneurship #bootstrapping #fundraising #profitability #business

India-EU landmark FTA likely rollout in mid-2027, says top EU lawmaker timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta performed Karwa Chauth rituals at Jan Seva Sadan with friends and family.