In the men’s singles semifinals, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner ended an injury-plagued Novak Djokovic‘s run of success, securing a Wimbledon 2025 summit matchup with Carlos Alcaraz at the All England Club here on Friday.

Sinner qualified to the finals by beating a physically injured Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Sinner lost three championship points to Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final last month. The two will now face off again on Sunday at the famous Centre Court of the All England Club.

When asked about making it to his first Wimbledon final, Sinner responded, “I can’t believe it.” When I was little, I used to watch this event on TV all the time. It’s incredible because I never would have thought I would be able to play here in the final. I am aware of the amount of effort my staff is making. Today is made even more special by the arrival of my brother and dad.

Sinner was normally clinical in finishing his one-hour, 55-minute victory in the last four, but Djokovic’s movement was significantly below his usual best following an injury he sustained late in his quarterfinal victory over Flavio Cobolli. The No. 1 in the ATP Rankings was accurate on serve, with the exception of a mistake early in the third set that put him behind 0-3.

Sinner made his final appearances at all four Grand Slam events after defeating Djokovic. In the Open Era, he is the eleventh guy to accomplish that. The 23-year-old has now defeated Djokovic five times in a row, including Grand Slam semifinal victories at the Australian Open in 2024, Roland Garros in 2025, and Wimbledon.

In the third game of the match, Sinner, the current US Open and Australian Open champion, dealt Djokovic a blow by breaking his serve, and he easily swept to a two-set lead with no danger. Sinner repeated his spectacular serving outburst against Shelton, hitting the ball cleanly off both wings. Eight of the 17 points the World No. 1 gave up on serve during the match came in his first two service games of the third set.

The American fifth seed, who had come off two five-set wins and was hoping to become the first American man to make it to the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009, pushed the two-time reigning champion Alcaraz to the edge. However, Alcaraz once again demonstrated his championship skills, having perfected the ability of rising in the most tense situations.

Fritz leveled the match after the Spaniard wobbled briefly at the end of the second set. Alcaraz swiftly recovered, though, and took the lead again in the third with his signature combination of force, touch, and unrelenting court coverage.

According to a recent analysis by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the world is on the verge of a significant shift from a digital economy to a quantum economy.

Quantum computing is quickly becoming a reality with major implications for cybersecurity and digital infrastructure, according to data collected by India’s national cyber agency in collaboration with the global cybersecurity firm SISA.

The report, titled “Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness,” notes that quantum computers—which operate on the basis of quantum mechanics—are now making their way from research labs to practical applications. Numerous multinational tech firms have already achieved notable advancements.

With 105 qubits, Google’s Willow chip, which was introduced in December 2024, made significant progress in mistake correction.

In February 2025, Microsoft unveiled the Majorana-1 processor, which is intended to grow to a million qubits. By 2029, IBM wants to construct fault-tolerant quantum systems, and Quantinuum has achieved unprecedented accuracy in building a 56-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer.

According to the article, Nokia is also making progress in the field of quantum networking. As evidence of how seriously the world community is taking this change, the United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. From semiconductors to system software, the ecosystem surrounding quantum computing is expanding quickly.

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According to the paper, there are significant cybersecurity dangers associated with quantum computing, despite its immense promise. Because quantum computers can solve complicated problems far more quickly than modern computers, they can also crack encryption. It would be simple to break encryption techniques like RSA, which are frequently used to protect digital signatures, messaging apps, blockchain systems, and financial transactions.

Massive data breaches could result from this, endangering the foundation of the digital economy. “Harvest now, decrypt later” attacks are a particularly significant threat, according to the paper.

In these situations, fraudsters gather encrypted material now and bide their time until it can be decrypted by quantum computers. These flaws seriously jeopardize cryptocurrency, secure communications, medical records, and financial data.

The paper states that many organizations still lack clear visibility into their present cryptography systems, which is another difficulty. These blind spots could have severe consequences in a future where post-quantum cryptography is required.

With the title “Unfiltered Naari,” Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s Gujarati first play “Fakt Mahilao Maate” has now been seen by Hindi audiences.

The film, which was directed by Jay Bodas, tells the story of Chintan Parikh, a young guy. Chintan is overwhelmed by all the women in his life and is given the ability to comprehend women better than anybody else.

As the father of Chintan, the main character, Big B made a special appearance in the drama.

“Gujarati cinema is going through a really exciting phase right now — we’re seeing a wave of fresh storytelling, rooted in our culture but universal in its themes,” said Yash Soni, who plays Chintan in “Unfiltered Naari.” One such movie was Fakt Mahilao Maate, which provoked discussions about the struggles faced by women in daily life in addition to providing entertainment. The Gujarati audience responded overwhelmingly to this unique combination of heart, humor, and wisdom.

“Unfiltered Naari, the Hindi-dubbed version of the film, is giving this story a fresh lease on life and a far larger platform, in my opinion. This is one of the numerous regional films that should be able to transcend language barriers. Because it reflects our common experiences, I hope the Hindi-speaking audience finds it just as compelling, not simply because of the plot or the message. The protagonist continued, “I’m excited that more people will now be able to be part of this journey because it’s a film made with sincerity and purpose.”

With a prominent ensemble that includes Yash Soni, Amitabh Bachchan, Deeksha Joshi, Tarjanee Bhadla, Bhavini Jani, Kalpana Gagdekar, Chetan Daiya, Vaishakh Rathod, Deep Vaidya, and Om Bhatt in key roles, “Unfiltered Naari” is supported by Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah.

ShemarooMe presents “Unfiltered Naari” starting on July 10.

The gross order value of the Indian quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is expected to increase rapidly, almost tripling from an anticipated Rs 64,000 crore in FY25 to about Rs 2 lakh crore by FY28, a report released on Thursday said.

A report by CareEdge Advisory, a subsidiary of CareEdge Ratings, estimates that the Q-commerce market in India reached approximately Rs 64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a startling CAGR of 142% during FY22-FY25 due to a lower base, hyperlocal infrastructure, and changing consumer preferences.

Growth is still robust, but the emphasis is now on restoring profitability and operational effectiveness rather than quick development. The next stage of India’s Q-commerce environment would probably be characterized by tech-led innovations and more penetration in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, according to Tanvi Shah, Senior Director and Head, CareEdge Advisory and Research.

Compared to the government, the Q-commerce market’s fee-based revenue has increased at a far quicker rate.

With a noteworthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26–27 percent from FY25 to FY28, the fee-based revenue, which was Rs 450 crore in FY22, increased to an anticipated Rs 10,500 crore in FY25 and is expected to reach Rs 34,500 crore by FY28.

According to the research, this dramatic rise is the consequence of major companies raising platform fees, which raises revenue realization and significantly raises GOV overall.

Even if the Q-commerce sector only accounts for about 1% of India’s enormous grocery market, it is precisely what makes it so fascinating.

According to Amir Shaikh, Assistant Director, CareEdge Advisory and Research, “Q-commerce is set to grow rapidly as more consumers embrace the speed and convenience it offers, even if the broader grocery market growth remains flat.”

The quick uptake of e-commerce and Q-commerce platforms has been made possible by this digital backbone. India is the second-largest e-retail user base in the world, with over 270 million online customers in 2024.

The e-commerce market is anticipated to sustain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5% through 2030, having grown 23.8% year over year in 2024.

Growing consumer spending power and increased digital penetration are major factors driving India’s Q-commerce boom.

With 806 million internet users as of early 2025—a 6.5% YoY increase—and more than 1.12 billion mobile connections, the nation is expected to have more than 900 million users by the end of the year.

India is one of the top 10 IT markets in the world for 2025. It stands out in particular for the availability of talent, as its top six cities are in the top 10 in Asia-Pacific for tech talent acquisition.

According to the Colliers report, three of the top ten cities in the world—Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; and Bengaluru, India—are in the Asia Pacific area, which is rapidly becoming a global center for tech talent.

Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office Services, India, Colliers, stated, “India is a powerhouse of tech talent and a key player in the global innovation ecosystem, supported by availability of skilled talent and employment opportunities across Tier I as well as emerging cities of the country.”

Sixty-nine percent of Asia Pacific’s tech talent is concentrated in India’s top tech cities. Nearly 50% of the conventional office space uptake in H1 2025 was driven by tech leasing activity in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which are home to the largest talent clusters in the area.

“India’s office markets will continue to feature prominently among the top destinations for technology-led global economic expansion due to the availability of high-quality office space, robust IT infrastructure, and cost competitiveness,” Mehrotra continued.

The study looked at over 200 international markets according to their sector composition, labor index, talent pipeline, venture capital (VC) funding, and talent acquisition.

India is one of the best places in Asia Pacific and the world to find tech talent. According to the survey, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are still the most popular IT destinations in India, with other big markets coming in second and third. These cities all draw international tech companies because they have a developed tech environment and access to talented talent.

Over the past few years, Grade A space uptake in both conventional and flex spaces has been driven by occupiers in the IT industry, who continue to be a key factor in the demand for office space across India’s top seven cities.

Over 10 million square feet of office space were leased by tech occupiers in the top seven cities during H1 2025, accounting for 40% of the demand for traditional space. Technology companies accounted for over half of the demand in flex spaces as well.

India’s commercial real estate market is still being propelled by Global Capability Centers (GCCs), especially those in the technology sector. India has solidified its position as a worldwide center for GCC development, particularly in its top office markets, by emphasizing innovation, scalability, and cost effectiveness.

With GCCs gradually changing from typical back-office operations to strategic innovation hubs, India continues to be a top choice for international businesses, especially in the technology industry.

At 5.2 million square feet, tech occupiers made approximately 41% of all GCC leasing in H1 2025. It’s interesting to note that over 85% of this demand came from Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad combined, according to Vimal Nadar, National Director and Head of Research, Colliers India.

Apple has announced that its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) would be Sabih Khan, an executive of Indian descent who has worked for the computer firm for 30 years.

Jeff Williams, who is leaving the position this month and plans to retire later this year, will be replaced by Khan. The change in leadership occurs while Apple is dealing with problems like declining iPhone sales and tariffs.

Until his retirement, Jeff Williams, who has over 27 years of experience with Apple, will continue to head the company’s design team and health initiatives.

Tim Cook, the CEO, will then receive direct reports from Apple’s design staff. Cook called Williams an important contributor to Apple’s success and commended him for his outstanding efforts.

He gave Williams credit for creating one of the world’s greatest supply chains, introducing the Apple Watch, establishing the company’s health policy, and guiding the design team with zeal and dedication.

In 2019, Sabih Khan became the Senior Vice President of Operations at Apple. He has been crucial in supervising manufacturing and procurement as well as the company’s global supply chain.

Khan will answer to Tim Cook as the new COO and is anticipated to assume additional duties, such as managing AppleCare.

“Sabih is a brilliant strategist and a key architect of Apple’s supply chain,” Cook said, praising Khan. He has increased Apple’s production in the US, helped bring in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and given the business greater adaptability to deal with issues around the world.

Cook also acknowledged Khan’s work in advancing environmental sustainability, pointing out that it has helped Apple cut its carbon footprint by almost 60%.

The change coincides with Apple’s efforts to lessen the effects of US tariffs by moving some of its manufacture from China to India.

Sabih Khan received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in economics and mechanical engineering from Tufts University.

According to an analysis of individual traders’ profits and losses in the Equity Derivatives Segment (EDS), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said Monday that, on average, nearly 91% of individual traders experienced net losses in the EDS in FY 2025 (a similar trend was noted in FY 2024).

Index options turnover is down 9% (in premium terms) and 29% (in notional terms) year over year, according to a comparison of the growth in trading in the Equity Derivatives Segment (EDS) with the Cash Market following recent measures.

The SEBI study stated that the volume of index options is up 14% (in premium terms) and 42% (in notional terms) compared to two years ago. It also stated that the turnover of individuals in EDS in premium terms is down 11% year over year and up 36% over the same period two years ago.

The regulator reports that the number of distinct individual investors dealing in EDS has increased by 24% from two years ago and decreased by 20% from the preceding year.

The report stated that, in comparison to other markets, “India continues to see relatively very high level of trading in EDS, particularly in index options.”

According to SEBI, patterns in index option turnover would be monitored going forward in order to protect investors and maintain market stability.

Better monitoring and disclosure of derivatives risks, fewer instances of arbitrary ban periods for derivatives on individual stocks, and improved oversight of the potential for concentration or manipulation risk in index options are some of the measures that SEBI has implemented to make sure that the rapid growth of the derivatives market is matched with appropriate risk monitoring metrics.

The regulator examined the trading behavior of both individual investors for the period of December 2024 to May 2025 in order to provide the factual impact of these actions.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and other pertinent agencies have received the preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the Air India 171 crash. According to senior government sources, this report—which is predicated on preliminary evaluations and preliminary findings—should be released later this week.

On June 12, seconds after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, Air India flight AI171, headed for London, slammed into a medical college hostel. The terrible catastrophe claimed the lives of up to 241 individuals on board the aircraft and 19 on the ground. Amazingly, one passenger had survived the fatal collision.

On June 13 and June 16, two sets of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) were retrieved from the accident site. There are two sets of black boxes in this airplane model.

On June 12 itself, an AAIB multidisciplinary team started looking into the crash. The DG of the AAIB ordered the probe. In accordance with ICAO procedures, US NTSB and OEM teams also came to support the AAIB.

According to reports, the authorities investigated if the incident could have been caused by a dual-engine failure.

Technical specialists from the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which represents the nation where the aircraft was designed and built, are part of the investigation, which is being headed by AAIB personnel.

The AAIB’s Director General is in charge of the investigation. An air traffic control officer and an aviation medical specialist are also part of the investigating team. At the AAIB Lab, the NTSB crew also collaborated closely with Indian authorities. The technical investigation was also attended by representatives from engine manufacturer GE and Boeing.

Black boxes from Indian aircraft crashes were formerly usually transported to facilities in the US, UK, France, Italy, Canada, and Russia for decryption. India did not have the infrastructure necessary to analyze black box data from significant domestic crashes.

However, India can now decode flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders domestically thanks to the construction of a fully functional AAIB Lab in Delhi.

According to industry analysts, the UAE’s residency environment has undergone a dramatic change with the recent revision of the Golden Visa.

The UAE’s long-term strategy is strategically aligned with the new framework, which is more inclusive. By paying a set sum of AED 1,00,000 (about Rs 23.3 lakh), international nationals, including Indians, will be able to obtain lifetime residency under the nomination-based Golden Visa scheme.

For Indian real estate investors, this shift has two effects, according to Akash Puri, Director International at India Sotheby’s International Realty.

Indian investors who wanted to preserve their cash and gain immigration benefits were particularly interested in real estate investing because it was historically one of the few ways to obtain permanent status.

Now that the visa is available through more channels, there will probably be less of a rush to invest only for residency, especially for mid-market and entry-level businesses. Puri stated that this could calm speculative purchasing and promote more sensible investing practices.

Now, more importance will be given to fundamentals like location, developer credibility, and long-term value by investors who are still committed to the UAE real estate market, whether they are motivated by rental returns, lifestyle benefits, or diversification.

The new professional-centric criteria will not significantly impact ultra-HNWIs, who will still be drawn to luxury and trophy assets.

“Recalibrating from residency-led transactions to value-led strategies is a sign for Indian investors.” This development may eventually create a more resilient and stable real estate market that favors long-term, strategic involvement over speculative activity, Puri emphasized.

The program makes it easier for foreigners who want to live in the Middle Eastern country. Previously, a 10-year renewable residency visa required a 2 million AED (about Rs 4.7 crore) investment in UAE local real estate.

The new Golden Visa scheme has not yet been formally announced by the UAE government.

Over 5,000 applications will be able to apply for a golden visa in three months, with India and Bangladesh reportedly on the list for the project’s first phase.

Indian companies can unlock $9.82 trillion in gross value added (GVA) by 2035 as the global economy changes quickly. According to the PwC India report, the “Make” domain which encompasses, among other industries, manufacturing and industrial production will be one of the most important domains contributing to the GVA calculus.

Analysis says, the GVA of this area alone is expected to increase from $945 billion in 2023 to about $2.7 trillion by 2035. Businesses are quickly diversifying in this situation in order to take advantage of the changing environment.

Megatrends like climate change, demographic shifts, and technological disruptions are opening up new opportunities for value creation that cut across conventional industry boundaries, according to PwC India’s research “Navigating the value shift.”

However, companies need a new strategy to determine where and how to diversify in order to capture value in motion if they are to successfully traverse this transition. According to the paper, PwC has created a domain-based framework to help with strategic decision-making in this new era.

Domains are markets where companies meet basic industrial and human requirements by extending beyond conventional sector boundaries.

CEOs in India are already reacting to these changes. Forty percent of Indian CEOs reported that their companies had entered at least one new sector in the previous five years, with half of them generating up to 20 percent of their revenue from these new ventures, according to PwC’s 28th “Annual Global CEO Survey: India perspective,” said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.

However, companies need to go beyond ad hoc diversification if they want to maintain momentum and realize full benefit. Beyond the sector-led strategy, he said, “a domain-led lens offers a powerful way to reimagine capabilities, collaborate across ecosystems, and build future-ready business and revenue models.”

Domain-based innovation may be essential to propelling India’s inclusive, sustainable, and technologically advanced growth, since the country’s economy is expected to exceed $30 trillion by 2047.

Think of another area, ‘how we build.’ Traditional industries like real estate, construction, and building management are being supplemented by innovation spaces as technology continues to change how we create and maintain physical environments more effectively, the survey stated.

These consist of smart city infrastructure, building technology and data solutions, and sustainable, intelligent structures. Collectively, they signify a change toward a more effective, perceptive, and cohesive approach to the “Build” domain.

However, the telecom industry serves as an example of a variety of cross-domain opportunities. According to the research, there are exciting development prospects in the value pools that are developing in these new growth fields.