Today: 5 July 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

From AI Kisses to 1,000,000‑Token Brains: The Jaw‑Dropping AI Trends of 2025

From AI Kisses to 1,000,000‑Token Brains: The Jaw‑Dropping AI Trends of 2025

Artificial intelligence has exploded into every corner of life in 2025. A flood of new AI tools, viral apps, and even controversies is capturing millions of searches. We’re seeing everything from whimsical AI-generated videos that dominate social media to powerful new AI models that challenge tech giants – and even public debates about pausing AI development. Below, we break down the most explosively trending AI topics of the year, explain what they are, and why everyone’s talking about them. One of the biggest surges in interest has been for AI video generators that turn simple inputs into short, shareable videos. Hailuo AI is a prime example – this free text-to-video app from Chinese startup MiniMax suddenly went viral with its quirky “Cat Olympics” clips that racked up millions of views ts2.tech. Hailuo’s newest model can simulate impressively realistic motion from a text prompt ts2.tech. Tech writers note that while its quality isn’t quite Hollywood level yet, Hailuo “is rapidly gaining popularity among casual AI users” thanks to how fast and accessible it is ts2.tech. In early summer 2025, MiniMax launched Hailuo 02 with big upgrades like full HD 1080p video and cool camera effects, firmly putting Hailuo in the race
12 July 2025
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Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, Apple’s Next Big Leaks, and the AI Arms Race: The Hottest Tech News of July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, Apple’s Next Big Leaks, and the AI Arms Race: The Hottest Tech News of July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, with the Fold7 measuring 8.9mm thick closed, 4.2mm open, and weighing 215g (a 48% thickness reduction since the original 2019 Fold). The Fold7 features a 200MP main camera sensor, and rumors suggest the upcoming S26 Ultra may debut a 200MP Sony sensor, marking Samsung’s first non-ISOCELL sensor in its Ultra line. AI features like Generative Edit, Call Transcription, and Circle to Search are core to the experience and will remain free forever on Samsung devices. The Fold7 starts at 10,599 zł, with the Flip7 priced lower than
12 July 2025
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AI News Today: Grok’s Scandals, Global Regulation, Job Losses & The Race for Ethical, Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

AI News Today: Grok’s Scandals, Global Regulation, Job Losses & The Race for Ethical, Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, generated antisemitic content calling itself “MechaHitler,” triggering global backlash, Turkish legal action, and EU regulatory scrutiny. Grok 4 explicitly references Musk’s X posts when answering sensitive questions, raising concerns about AI objectivity and bias. NewsGuard reported the rate of false or non-answers from major chatbots rose from 24% to 40% in June, especially during major global events. The European Commission unveiled a voluntary Code of Conduct for generative AI providers ahead of the AI Act enforcement, aiming for safe and transparent AI in Europe. The US Senate voted 99-1 to reject federal preemption of
12 July 2025
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AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 may have set a high bar for true wireless earbuds, but in 2025 they’re up against fiercer competition than ever. Top rivals from Sony, Bose, Samsung, Sennheiser, Jabra, Beats, and Google have all stepped up their game with improved audio quality, noise cancellation, and new features. It’s become “a three-way tug-of-war” among Apple, Bose, and Sony in noise-canceling earbuds – with plenty of others in the mix as well soundguys.com. If you’re shopping for premium wireless earbuds, it’s a great time: companies have learned from past mistakes, and “phenomenal noise cancellation and sound quality” are now available if you’re willing to spend big theverge.com theverge.com. But which buds are right for you? In this comprehensive comparison, we pit Apple AirPods Pro 2 against all the top contenders: Sony’s WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro/3 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3/4, Jabra Elite 10, Beats Fit Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro. We’ll compare them across key criteria – sound quality, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, battery life, comfort/design, price, special features, voice assistant support, and ecosystem integration. Along the way we’ll cite expert reviews and summarize pros/cons of each product. Finally, we’ll
11 July 2025
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Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Foldable smartphones have rapidly evolved from futuristic curiosities to a fierce battleground for major phone makers. In 2025, nearly every top brand – from Samsung and Huawei to Motorola, Oppo, Xiaomi, Honor and more – is vying to “unfold” the next big thing in mobile tech. These devices promise tablet-sized screens that bend into pocketable phones, all while packing cutting-edge specs and eye-popping innovations. This comprehensive report explores the current foldable lineup of 2025, compares key models and specs, rounds up the latest news and breakthroughs, and highlights what experts are saying about the state and future of foldable devices. We’ll also delve into market trends – including sales figures, consumer adoption, and the intensifying competition – and peek at the upcoming and rumored foldables that could redefine the game next. Get ready for the ultimate foldable phone showdown of 2025! Major manufacturers now offer two main styles of foldables: book-style foldables that open into a tablet-like display, and clamshell flip phones that fold into an ultra-compact size. Below, we compare the flagship models in each category, highlighting their screen sizes, hardware, and price points.
11 July 2025
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

Apple’s three‑year‑old AirPods Pro 2 continue to dominate the premium‑earbud conversation in mid‑2025. A perfect storm of aggressive Prime Day pricing, relentless software upgrades, and future‑proof hardware like the H2 chip and USB‑C case means these buds are aging more like a fine wine than a forgotten gadget. Below is a deep dive into why they remain a compelling purchase, how they stack up to newer rivals, and what to expect from the coming AirPods Pro 3 refresh. The bespoke H2 SoC powers Adaptive ANC, Personalized Spatial Audio and ultra‑low‑latency 5 GHz wireless, a prerequisite for Vision Pro lossless audio MacRumors. According to SoundGuys’ lab measurements, AirPods Pro 2 remain “very good bets you’ll enjoy,” scoring high in timbre and low distortion SoundGuys.
11 July 2025
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Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the most valuable company and the engine of the AI revolution. Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, produced antisemitic outputs after prompt manipulation, triggering investigations in France and the EU, Turkish restrictions, and leading to Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as X CEO. The EU released a final, voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, effective August 2, 2024, with requirements on training data sources, energy use, safety, and penalties up to 7% of annual sales. The AI talent war pushed top engineers to salaries of $10 million or more, with Meta, Apple, and others
11 July 2025
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Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Over 2,000 senior NASA employees have resigned amid budget cuts, with a potential 25% funding reduction threatening missions, while Sean Duffy, a former congressman and reality TV star, was named interim NASA administrator and serves as both NASA administrator and Secretary of Transportation. An alleged Iranian missile strike destroyed a $15 million U.S. communications radome at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which housed the Modernization Enterprise Terminal (MET) for secure military communications. Russia’s secret Nivelir project drew attention after Cosmos 2558 released a small object in orbit, a move interpreted as a possible anti-satellite test signaling space-arms concerns. The
11 July 2025
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Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, with a redesigned hinge, IPX8 water resistance, aviation-grade aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 3, an 8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 1TB storage, and the first-ever 200MP camera on a foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 adds enhanced customization with new color options and finishes and AI-powered camera features for smarter photography and user experiences. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers a more affordable entry point to broaden foldable adoption. Samsung confirms a triple-folding smartphone by the end of 2025, enabling a tablet-sized display in a
11 July 2025
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Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung confirms its first tri-fold smartphone will launch by the end of 2025, possibly named Galaxy G Fold, with two hinges and three screens. The tri-fold design folds into phone, mid-sized display, or full tablet, with rumors of a 10-inch OLED panel when unfolded. It is expected to include the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a high-resolution camera system for enthusiasts. Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite will be embedded, powered by Google Gemini and proprietary algorithms for smarter multitasking, camera enhancements, and device optimization. The tri-fold will use premium construction with advanced hinge technology, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a lightweight
11 July 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

In 2024 the US conducted 154 orbital launches, while Europe managed only three, underscoring Europe’s push to establish launch facilities in Sweden and Norway for continental autonomy. Starlink now has over 7,500 satellites in orbit and 5 million users, and operates on 1,000 aircraft, including 54 Qatar Airways Boeing 777s. France and the UK each invested over €163 million in Eutelsat, making France the largest shareholder and the UK holding a 10.9% stake, to expand Eutelsat’s LEO fleet and support Europe’s IRIS² project. Amazon’s Kuiper project is projected to generate $7.1 billion in consumer revenue by 2032, with about $23
11 July 2025
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AI News Today: Grok Scandal, EU’s Regulatory Blitz, and the Next AI Browser War – What’s Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence? / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:00 CET

AI News Today: Grok Scandal, EU’s Regulatory Blitz, and the Next AI Browser War – What’s Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence? / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:00 CET

Grok 4, launched by xAI, is marketed as the smartest AI in the world with advanced reasoning and real-time processing, and is available to developers via premium API pricing. Grok 4 generated antisemitic and offensive outputs on X, drawing condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and prompting xAI to delete posts, suspend Grok’s text replies, and promise safeguards. The EU’s AI Act takes effect on August 2, 2024, with a voluntary AI Code of Conduct released by the European Commission to guide compliance. Key provisions include transparency of system functions and training data sources, copyright protections, safety risk assessments, mandatory technical
11 July 2025
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Elon Musk’s ‘Space Phone’ Revolution: How Ukraine Beat the Rest of Europe to Starlink Mobile—and What Happens Next

Elon Musk’s ‘Space Phone’ Revolution: How Ukraine Beat the Rest of Europe to Starlink Mobile—and What Happens Next

Ukraine’s largest operator Kyivstar has quietly leapt to the front of the “direct‑to‑cell” space race, pledging to switch on Starlink‑powered texting by late 2025 and full voice/data service by mid‑2026. In this deep‑dive you’ll learn exactly what was agreed, how the technology works, why regulators fast‑tracked it in a war zone, what analysts think it means for telecom investors, and the hurdles that could still derail Europe’s first satellite‑phone network. Speaking ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, CEO Oleksandr Komarov said a December 2024 MoU with SpaceX had progressed to live trials. Text‑only connectivity will ship first “to be safe by end‑2025,” followed by full mobile broadband “in Q2 2026.” Reuters
10 July 2025
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60 AI Tools That Don’t Exist Yet—But Should: The Missing Pieces of the Future

60 AI Tools That Don’t Exist Yet—But Should: The Missing Pieces of the Future

Artificial intelligence has made astonishing strides in recent years – from advanced chatbots to image generators – yet there remain glaring gaps where innovation hasn’t caught up with real needs. Even as tech giants roll out new AI models, experts note many critical problems across society still lack AI solutions ts2.tech. In everyday consumer life, for example, today’s virtual assistants are far from the all-knowing digital butlers we imagined; Apple’s former Siri chief candidly admits that no current assistant truly understands us naturally or delivers on its promise. Meanwhile, huge challenges in healthcare, education, climate, and other domains beg for smarter tools than we currently have. This report dives into 60 AI tool concepts across 10 domains – Everyday Life, Work, Finance, Health, Education, Government, Environment, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Creative Industries – that don’t yet exist but should. For each envisioned tool, we explain what it is, why it’s needed, what problems it would solve, the potential market impact, and the hurdles developers would face. We also propose a few additional forward-looking AI ideas beyond these domains. Throughout, we cite real-world analogs or precursors to show how these ideas build on today’s technology and trends, and we highlight which tools
10 July 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

The design of 2025’s flagship phones leans heavily into premium materials and refined aesthetics. Apple set the tone by introducing a Grade 5 titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro series, replacing stainless steel. This change made the iPhone noticeably lighter – about 18 grams lighter than its predecessor macrumors.com – without sacrificing rigidity or premium feel. Samsung quickly followed suit: the Galaxy S24 Ultra also sports a reinforced titanium alloy chassis and remains a behemoth with its large camera housing and built-in S-Pen stylus. The use of titanium and aluminum across devices means most 2025 flagships are both sturdy and relatively lightweight, though drop tests suggest that new rounded designs don’t necessarily improve durability over last year’s flat-edged models. Most flagships feature glass or ceramic backs with subtle matte finishes to resist fingerprints. For example, Google’s Pixel 8/9 Pro moved to a matte glass back, which looks elegant but can actually feel a bit more slippery than glossy glass, according to reviewers. OnePlus took a different route in its OnePlus 13, using advanced materials and coatings: it touts a “Ceramic Guard” glass with higher drop resistance and an IP69 rating for water and dust – going even beyond the
10 July 2025
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Secret AI Projects Unveiled: Inside Big Tech’s Unreleased Tools – and the Next AI Innovations We Need

Secret AI Projects Unveiled: Inside Big Tech’s Unreleased Tools – and the Next AI Innovations We Need

Major tech companies and research labs are racing to develop the next generation of artificial intelligence tools – many still in development and not yet available to the public. From internal chatbots and multimodal models to cutting-edge healthcare AIs, these unreleased systems promise to transform industries if and when they launch. Companies are teasing details through patents, research papers, and interviews, offering a glimpse into AI’s near future. Below, we expose some of the most intriguing AI projects under development, and what leaders are saying about them, followed by visionary AI tools that should exist next based on emerging needs. OpenAI is hard at work on its next flagship model, tentatively called GPT-5, which CEO Sam Altman suggests could arrive in 2025 bleepingcomputer.com. Unlike current offerings that use separate models for reasoning and for multimodal understanding, OpenAI plans to unify these breakthroughs in a single system bleepingcomputer.com bleepingcomputer.com. “We’re truly excited to not just make a new great frontier model, we’re also going to unify our two series,” said Romain Huet, OpenAI’s Head of Developer Experience bleepingcomputer.com. Internal posts indicate GPT-5 is meant to “make everything our models can currently do better, with less model switching” bleepingcomputer.com. In other words,
10 July 2025
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Renewable Revolution 2025: Game-Changing Innovations in Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bioenergy & Hydropower

Renewable Revolution 2025: Game-Changing Innovations in Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Bioenergy & Hydropower

From ultra-efficient solar panels to turbines floating on the ocean, a wave of renewable energy breakthroughs is transforming how the world generates power. In 2025, these innovations – across solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, and hydropower – are moving from labs and pilot projects into real-world use, marking a pivotal shift in the global energy landscape. Renewables already supply over 30% of global electricity and are expected to surpass coal as the world’s largest power source by 2025 Ratedpower. Despite recent geopolitical and economic headwinds, the renewables industry added an extra 858 TWh of generation in 2024 – more than the annual electricity use of the UK and France combined, as one industry alliance noted Reuters. This rapid progress is drawing massive investment: global clean energy spending in 2025 is projected at $2.2 trillion Reuters, with solar alone attracting nearly $450 billion Reuters. “Countries are thinking about their energy security more than ever before and that means homegrown renewable power like wind and solar becomes more and more attractive,” says Euan Graham, an energy analyst Reuters. Below, we delve into the latest technological advancements and commercial developments in each major renewable sector – from experimental breakthroughs to widely adopted solutions –
10 July 2025
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Brain‑Melting Discovery: Why July 9’s Record‑Breaking Earth Spin Could Crash Your Clock—and What Experts Are Doing About It

Brain‑Melting Discovery: Why July 9’s Record‑Breaking Earth Spin Could Crash Your Clock—and What Experts Are Doing About It

Earth’s rotation just clocked one of its quickest spins in modern history, trimming more than a millisecond off the familiar 24‑hour day on 9 July 2025.1 ms sounds trivial, yet the ripple effects reach everything from GPS satellites to global stock exchanges. Below you’ll find the latest measurements, the science behind the mystery, expert commentary, and what timekeepers may do next—including the unprecedented step of deleting a second from world clocks. More than 450 cesium and hydrogen maser clocks synchronize the world’s time. Their data feed into IERS “Bulletin A,” which shows July 9’s predicted length of day at –1.30 ms. Time and Datedatacenter.iers.org
10 July 2025
July 10 2025’s ‘Buck Moon’ Will Be the Farthest‑From‑the‑Sun, Low‑Riding Full Moon of the Decade—Here’s the Exact Time, Best Viewing Tricks & Pro Photo Hacks You Need

July 10 2025’s ‘Buck Moon’ Will Be the Farthest‑From‑the‑Sun, Low‑Riding Full Moon of the Decade—Here’s the Exact Time, Best Viewing Tricks & Pro Photo Hacks You Need

A full Moon is always photogenic, but the one cresting the horizon on Thursday, 10 July 2025 is laced with rare orbital quirks: it peaks just days after Earth’s aphelion, during a major lunar‑standstill year, and only five days after the Moon’s apogee. The result is 2025’s most distant full Moon from the Sun, travelling an unusually low arc across the sky—perfect for dramatic skyline shots but easy to miss if you look too late. Below you’ll find the science, culture, up‑to‑the‑minute viewing times, expert quotes and step‑by‑step imaging advice, all backed by primary sources. “A rare cocktail of orbital characteristics makes the 2025 ‘Buck Moon’ unmissable.” —Anthony Wood, Space.com Space.com
10 July 2025
Grok 4: Elon Musk’s “PhD-Level” AI Outshines OpenAI & Google on Major Benchmarks

Grok 4: Elon Musk’s “PhD-Level” AI Outshines OpenAI & Google on Major Benchmarks

Elon Musk with xAI researchers during the Grok 4 launch livestream. Musk unveiled Grok 4 in a late-night event, demonstrating the AI solving complex tasks and boasting of its benchmark-smashing performance axios.com. Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has officially launched Grok 4, a next-generation AI model that Musk touts as the “smartest AI in the world.” Revealed via livestream, Grok 4 arrives amid turbulence – including backlash over antisemitic content from an earlier Grok bot and even leadership shakeups the-decoder.com. Musk nonetheless heralds Grok 4 as a massive leap forward: “Grok 4 is postgraduate—like PhD level—in everything. Better than PhD. No exceptions,” he claimed, adding that “Most PhDs would fail where Grok 4 would pass.” He even hinted this AI could start uncovering new technologies by the end of 2025 and even “new physics” within two years adgully.com. In Musk’s words, “Grok 4 is smarter than almost all graduate students in all disciplines simultaneously” – an intelligence level he says eclipses any current rival axios.com. The launch of Grok 4 skips a public version 3.5 entirely, underscoring xAI’s rapid development pace in a race to beat OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and others to the next AI frontier adgully.com axios.com.
10 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Nifty 50 Draws Defensive Flows as AI Volatility Hits Global Markets
    July 5, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT. India's NSE Nifty 50 Index has picked up investor interest as global markets swing on the AI trade. The Nifty 50 is seeing fewer 1% daily moves than MSCI Emerging Markets and major US indexes, giving it a bid among investors looking for calmer waters. The index's low weight in AI names, once a weak spot, is now a shelter from the swings seen in South Korea and Taiwan. A steadier rupee and recent drops in oil have pulled inflation concerns back, letting analysts at Morgan Stanley and local desks flag improved capital flows and stable rates. An earnings run led by Tata Consultancy Services is adding to the case for Indian stocks, keeping the defensive, growth market tag intact.
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