Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of  “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. While the U.S. and China have been racing to develop a sovereign artificial intelligence stack, India was confident of making its mark by building…

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Telegram’s Durov says India punishing 150 million users after country temporarily bans app

National Students Union of India (NSUI) workers hold placards featuring India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over alleged exam paper leaks and the subsequent rescheduling of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in Hyderabad, Telangana, on June 13, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Messaging platform Telegram…

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Hollywood is debating AI. India’s filmmakers are embracing it

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of  “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. India is home to the world’s most prolific filmmaking industry. This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers…

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India’s investment appeal dims as firms and funds pivot to the U.S.

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. As global capital races toward America on AI boom and industrial revival, India’s once-compelling investment story is facing uncomfortable questions. This week, I unpack how…

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Three major shifts from the Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) gestures to China’s President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. Evan Vucci | Afp | Getty Images Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot…

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