Bharti Airtel and Google have announced a collaboration to offer a secure and engaging messaging experience for millions of users in India. By combining Airtel network intelligence with Google Rich Communications Services (RCS) platform and spam filtering, users get to experience RCS messaging with high-quality photo/video and interactive elements like message reactions.

Check Point Research has identified and tracked a cyber espionage campaign targeting government organisations across Southeast Asia and parts of Europe. This activity has been active since at least mid-2024. The campaign combines server exploitation, phishing, custom malware, and cloud-based command infrastructure to establish long-term access in targeted environments.

Sanju Samson's estimated net worth in 2026 is reported between ₹80 crore and ₹100 crore. His income includes a ₹18 crore IPL salary with Chennai Super Kings, a ₹1 crore BCCI central contract (Grade C), and match fees across formats. Endorsement deals with brands such as Dream11 and PUMA add another ₹6-10 crore annually.

Kaspersky revealed that nearly a quarter (24.7%) of Internet users in India faced web-based threats in 2025. Between January and December 2025, Kaspersky products detected and blocked 47,526,422 Internet-borne cyberthreats on users' computers across the country. On average, Indian users encountered approximately 130,209 web threats per day during the year.

India’s startup hiring is projected to grow between 8% and 15% in FY26, driven largely by rising demand for AI & advanced tech talent. Companies are expanding cautiously, prioritising roles in AI, machine learning, data science & product development. Hiring demand is also increasing in quick commerce, fintech, e-commerce and logistics as startups scale operations and strengthen delivery networks.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the allocation of ₹350 crore for the welfare of 3.5 lakh women in Manipur for the 2026-27 budget year. The allocation aims to strengthen women's livelihood, especially in the wake of recent economic challenges due to recent unrest in the state, Hindustan Times reported, citing Yumnam Khemchand Singh.

China will increase spending across major infrastructure and public services to help meet its economic growth target for this year, government officials said on Friday. The government unveiled a five-year plan on Thursday, under which it will introduce 109 major projects, with an approximate investment of 7 trillion yuan (₹93.62 lakh crore) this year, government official Zheng Shanjie said.

American wireless technology corporation Qualcomm announced a coalition with industry partners to fast-track 6G development at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The partners include Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Airtel, Samsung, Snap, Siemens, Telstra, Sharp and Nokia. The coalition focuses on devices, networks, and cloud infrastructure and aims to roll out commercial 6G systems from 2029.

Delhi High Court will next week hear Nayara Energy's lawsuit against SAP India. The legal action comes after SAP last year suspended critical software services for Nayara, citing European Union sanctions. Nayara Energy contends its contract is with SAP India and not subject to foreign sanctions while latter argues it cannot provide services without support from its Germany-based parent company.

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) approached the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority seeking allotment of land in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to expand its operational presence. This proposal comes shortly after the National Stock Exchange expanded its presence in the same business district. The authority is currently evaluating request and is expected to work with BSE for the same.