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Luxury smartphone brand Vertu on Thursday unveiled a foldable phone powered by an AI agent that connects with enterprise software and coordinates workflows. The company is targeting executives who manage business operations and communications on the move. Called the Alphafold, the foldable smartphone starts at $6,880 for the calfskin version. Higher-end models feature bespoke finishes including alligator leather, 18K gold, and natural diamond accents, along with customized detailing. This continues Vertu’s long-standing strategy of positioning its phones as luxury status symbols aimed at affluent buyers. The company told TechCrunch that its highest-end standard model is currently priced at $46,800, with…

Vodafone Idea launched a campaign assuring its entire user base of postpaid and prepaid of receiving equal priority or treatment amidst Bharti Airtel rolling out its Priority Postpaid plan which provides a more stable telecom experience to its premium postpaid users. The third-largest telecom operator has openly taken a stance opposing the move by its rival, promising to treat all its users with equal priority.Also Read: Telecom industry divided on Airtel’s 5G priority plan; Jio, Vi call for regulatory clarity “India’s digital growth has been built on the foundation of affordable and connectivity for all. At Vi, we strongly believe…

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the role of the Indo-Canadian community in strengthening bilateral economic relations and deepening people-to-people ties during his three-day visit to Canada, which concluded on May 28 and focused on trade, investment and ongoing negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).The visit included engagements with academia, innovation centres, government leaders, business councils, institutional investors and members of the Indian diaspora in Toronto and Ottawa.Also Read: Piyush Goyal meets Canadian pension funds, investors in push for $50 bn tradeAccording to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the engagements “reinforced…

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing a long and difficult summer as corruption cases involving his brother, his wife and his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero come before judges over the coming days and weeks.The socialist leader – who took power eight years ago after using a vote of no confidence to topple the corruption-mired government of the conservative People’s party (PP) – has insisted there has been no wrongdoing by his family. He has also defended Zapatero and his right to the presumption of innocence.But with two of his former right-hand men also accused of corruption and his…

NEW DELHI: Government spending on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the last decade, while the amount families spend directly from their own pockets on treatment has sharply declined, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union health ministry.The report showed that Government Health Expenditure (GHE) increased from ₹1.30 lakh crore in 2013-14 to ₹3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, reflecting a major rise in public investment in healthcare.Government health expenditure as a share of GDP increased from 1.15% to 1.43% during the period, while its share in Total Health Expenditure rose from 28.6% to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sylvia Sims Bolton, an alderperson representing Waukegan’s 1st Ward, has been charged after authorities alleged she submitted a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother’s name during Illinois’ 2026 primary election.Bolton, 67, was charged with one felony count of mutilation of election material and one misdemeanor count of disregarding election code, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.Authorities said the investigation began after election officials flagged a vote-by-mail ballot connected to a deceased voter during a post-election review process.According to officials, a vote-by-mail ballot for Mary Sims was mailed Feb. 5, the…

2 min readNew DelhiMay 28, 2026 11:38 AM IST The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has invited nominations for the National Awards to Teachers (Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics) 2026 through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is the institutional partner for the awards. The awards aim to recognise exemplary teachers and faculty members from technical and non-technical higher educational institutions and polytechnics across India. Under Category I for teachers of higher educational institutions, awards will be given in three sub-categories — Engineering and Technology, Architecture and related…

The Texas Rangers designated five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday. The Rangers moved the veteran slugger to free agent Nicky Lopez, who is expected to fill the infield void in the absence of Corey Seager and Josh Smith. McCutchen signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in March. He was promoted to the Opening Day roster to fill the gap as a designated hitter. However, the veteran slugger batted .192 with just one home run in 92 plate appearances for the Rangers. • MLB fans reacted to the 39-year-old slugger being DFAd by the Rangers. “He’s at…

Wet bulb temperature is not the regular temperature we see on weather apps. It is a measure that combines heat and humidity to show how stressful the environment actually feels to the human body. “During extreme humidity, sweat does not evaporate properly, which means the body struggles to cool itself. That is why even temperatures in the mid-30s can start feeling dangerous when humidity is high,” said Dr Sundar Krishnan, senior consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, Thane.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any…

A new brain imaging study is raising questions about one of the most widely discussed explanations for long COVID. Researchers found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in people experiencing lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, patients with more severe symptoms showed increased activity in brain regions linked to emotion, stress, and memory. Long COVID has often been suspected to involve ongoing inflammation in the brain caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Scientists have explored this theory as a possible explanation for symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and depression. However, direct proof has remained limited. To investigate the issue more…