Jeff Bezos' AI lab, Project Prometheus, is reportedly in talks to lease a significant office space in London's King's Cross. This move, following substantial funding, highlights the UK's growing appeal as a hub for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are also expanding their London footprints.
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran urged Indian industry to invest in skilling and innovation to counter AI's impact on business models. He highlighted government support for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and encouraged their expansion beyond metros, emphasizing a shift from cost-based execution to capability and innovation.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, the start of the Monsoon Session. He urged supporters to join him in Delhi at Jantar Mantar before marching to Sansad to appeal to MPs for a solution to the issues he is protesting, including student suicides and the protection of Ladakh's mountains and India's rivers. Wangchuk's hunger strike has entered its 12th day.
Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, a prodigy physicist, built and flew a plane at 12, graduated MIT with a perfect GPA, and had her research cited by Stephen Hawking. She declined lucrative offers from NASA and Jeff Bezos to pursue fundamental physics questions at the Perimeter Institute.
In Japan, centuries-old trees with significant historical or cultural value are relocated rather than cut down during development. The painstaking "nemawashi" process involves months of root preparation before the tree is moved using modern engineering.
Gold prices remained largely steady in major Indian cities on July 9, 2026. Tanishq showed a slight increase in 22K gold jewellery prices from the previous day, while other retailers like Malabar Gold & Diamonds saw adjustments. Consumers are advised to compare rates across brands. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association also released updated rates.
India, Australia, and Canada have signed the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership MOU to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. The agreement focuses on green energy, resilient supply chains, and critical minerals, supporting net-zero goals and AI adoption. Additionally, India and Australia finalized arrangements for Australian uranium exports to India for peaceful nuclear purposes.
