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Technology India Fuels Bitchat's Global Rise Despite Government Takedown Order
Bitchat, the internet-free messaging app founded by Jack Dorsey, has seen explosive growth in India despite a government order to remove its source code from GitHub. New data from Appfigures shows India accounted for 53% of the app's global downloads, with daily installs surging from 291 to over 28,000 in a week. The Internet Freedom Foundation has criticised the takedown order as unconstitutional.
Trade Value Added Coffee Exports from India Rise 46% to $686 Million in 2025-26
India's exports of value added coffee rose by 46.58% over three years, reaching $686 million in 2025-26, according to Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. Overall coffee exports hit $2.083 billion, with Karnataka as the largest exporter and producer. The Coffee Board promotes freeze-dried instant coffee under the 'Coffees of India' logo.
Logistics Offshore fatalities double in 2025 despite improved injury rates, IMCA report warns
A new safety report from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) shows that fatalities in the offshore marine contracting industry more than doubled in 2025, from three to seven, even as traditional safety indicators like lost-time injury frequency improved. The report urges a shift toward preventing serious injuries and fatalities rather than relying solely on injury frequency rates.
Business Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire: A $1.11tn Wealth Journey in Charts
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire with an estimated net worth of $1.11tn, according to Bloomberg. The milestone was driven by soaring valuations of Tesla and SpaceX, with key events including the SpaceX IPO in June 2026 and volatile swings tied to Tesla's share price and political sentiment.