Srinagar, August 25: In order to ensure security of sensitive government information, the Jammu and Kashmir government, on Monday, imposed a ban on use of pen drives in official devices in the Union Territory. An order issued by the general administration department (GAD) said, "To enhance the cyber security posture of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, protect sensitive government information, and minimise the risks of data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorised access, it has be...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Commercial and prohibited speeches are not covered under the fundamental right, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it asked five social media influencers, including "India's Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to display their unconditional apology in their podcasts or shows for ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the degree of repentance should be higher than the degree of offending and made...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) In order to ensure security of sensitive government information, the Jammu and Kashmir government, on Monday, imposed a ban on use of pen drives in official devices in the Union Territory. An order issued by the general administration department (GAD) said, "To enhance the cyber security posture of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, protect sensitive government information, and minimise the risks of data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorised acc...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25: A groundbreaking Smart Mirror system design patented in India presents a revolutionary concept that could redefine global healthcare delivery by transforming ordinary household mirrors into advanced, AI-powered health monitoring platforms. This innovative design framework lays the foundation for future healthcare technology that could significantly impact patient care worldwide. Also Read | WWE RAW Tonight, August 25: Roman Reigns to Kick-Off Show, Rhea Ripley Face...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 25: A groundbreaking Smart Mirror system design patented in India presents a revolutionary concept that could redefine global healthcare delivery by transforming ordinary household mirrors into advanced, AI-powered health monitoring platforms. This innovative design framework lays the foundation for future healthcare technology that could significantly impact patient care worldwide. The patented design concept envisions an AI-integrated system that, when fully de...Read More
New Delhi: The SEMICON India exhibition will feature nearly 350 exhibitors from across the global semiconductor value chain, along with six country round tables, four country pavilions, participation from nine Indian states, and over 15,000 expected visitors, S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Friday. "This will provide South Asia's single largest platform for showcasing the latest advancements in the semiconductor and electronics industri...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21: izmomicro, a specialized division of izmo Ltd., today announced a major milestone in silicon photonics packaging, underscoring its role as a pioneer in India's semiconductor ecosystem and advancing the country's position in the global race toward next-generation data and AI infrastructure. Also Read | The Growing Online Cricket Marketplace in India: Best Cricket ID Providers. izmomicro has developed a high-density silicon photonics packaging platform c...Read More
Bhubaneswar: A YouTuber from Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has been arrested for allegedly cooking and consuming the meat of a protected monitor lizard, a rare species, and sharing a video of it on social media. The accused has been identified as Rupa Nayak, a resident of Asanbani village. According to sources, Nayak found a dead lizard on a roadside near Banta while returning from Bhadrak, took it home, cooked it, and posted a video of the process on Facebook and YouTube. The video quickly we...Read More
(Reuters) -Indian software-services exporter Wipro said it will buy U.S.- based firm Harman's digital transformation solutions (DTS) arm for $375 million to sharpen its AI-led engineering services. The unit, Harman Connected Services, is part of Samsung's Harman International. As part of the agreement, over 5,600 DTS employees, across the Americas, Europe and Asia will transition to Wipro upon the closing of the transaction by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals. Harman, best...Read More
According to multiple sources, Apple plans to increase iPhone production to 60 million units this year from about 35-40 million units in 2024-25. By Prasoon Srivastava New Delhi: Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn's Bengaluru factory, its second-largest manufacturing unit, has commenced operation with production of iPhone 17 recently at a small scale, sources aware of the development said. Foxconn is the largest manufacturer of iPhones, and the second-biggest facility outside China in Devanah...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram, At the age of 104, M A Abdullah Moulavi from Asamannoor in Ernakulam district is incredibly self-reliant in choosing his favourite social media reels and watching important news on YouTube. While searching prayer songs swiftly on his son's smartphone with his fragile fingers and pressing the video call button to talk to his grandchild abroad, Moulavi's wrinkled face beams with pride and happiness. He is one of about 22 lakh persons in Kerala who have become digitally litera...Read More
New Delhi, August 18: Apple is reportedly planning to introduce the iPhone 17 series in September 2025, hinting at a possible September 9 launch date. The series is said to include four models, possibly iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new addition called iPhone 17 Air. The Air model is rumoured to be the thinnest iPhone ever made, with a thickness of around 5.5mm. Reports suggest the series could bring design tweaks and hardware improvements. The Pro and Pro Max models may fe...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Recent on-chain data shows that a single institutional address purchased 60 million XRP in a single 24-hour period, totaling $180 million. This move quickly garnered widespread market attention. As Ripple partners with several major financial institutions to accelerate the practical application of XRP in cross-border payments and corporate settlements, XRP, with its high transacti...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced plans for an additional ₹47,000 crore capital expenditure (capex) to boost Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's (BSNL) network infrastructure. The state-owned telecom company spent ₹25,000 crore last year to install 1 lakh towers for its 4G mobile services. BSNL has already completed the installation of over 95,000 towers as part of that initiative. "We have another close to ₹47,000 crore capex plan in place for BSNL. Meanwhile, BSNL ha...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Publicis has sued India's antitrust watchdog for denying access to case files in a high-profile price-fixing investigation of ad agencies, after the French group failed to get the probe stalled until it could review the documents, court filings show. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) shook India's near-$30 billion media and entertainment sector in March with dawn raids at WPP's (WPP.L), opens new tab GroupM, Dentsu (4324.T), opens new tab, Publicis (PUBP.PA...Read More
New Delhi, August 14: WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new Writing help assistant feature for Android users, which is said to be powered by AI private processing. As per reports, the tool is currently available to a limited group of users. The feature is said to focus on providing assistance in a private and secure manner so that the user data remains protected. WhatsApp aims to make communication smoother while maintaining privacy and offering users a smarter way to draft and refine their m...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: OPPO India's recently launched K13 Turbo Pro 5G, India's first smartphone with a cooling fan, goes on sale tomorrow i.e. 15 August 2025, across Flipkart, OPPO India E-store and mainline retail stores. Built for Indian gamers and power users, it combines OPPO's self-developed Storm Engine cooling technology with a flagship-grade processor, a massive 7000mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOCTM fast charging, and a 1.5K AMOLED flat display to deliver next-gen performance, sustain...Read More
Chennai : POCO, one of India's leading consumer technology brands, announced the launch of its latest innovation in the affordable smartphone segment the POCO M7 Plus 5G. Designed for non-stop entertainment and long-lasting performance, the M7 Plus 5G leads the segment with a massive 7000mAh silicon carbon battery and a 6.9-inch FHD+ display supported by a 144Hz refresh rate making it the ultimate all-day entertainment companion at just ₹12,999. The POCO M7 Plus 5G delivers binge-worthy perform...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: OPPO India's recently launched K13 Turbo Pro 5G, India's first smartphone with a cooling fan, goes on sale tomorrow i.e. 15 August 2025, across Flipkart, OPPO India E-store and mainline retail stores. Built for Indian gamers and power users, it combines OPPO's self-developed Storm Engine cooling technology with a flagship-grade processor, a massive 7000mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOCTM fast charging, and a 1.5K AMOLED flat display to deliver next-gen performance, s...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na...Read More
Happy Thursday! International semiconductor companies are vying to cash in on the India opportunity. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. Also in the letter: ■ Rapido dishes out Ownly ■ BlueStone IPO closes ■ Startup IPOs' returns Global semiconductor firms reeling from financial pressure are actively exploring strategic partnerships in India, drawn by the country's expanding digital economy and generous government subsidies. Driving the news: India's semiconductor push -...Read More
Hyderabad: Tecno has launched the Tecno Spark Go 5G handset in India. The budget smartphone features a 120Hz LCD display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 50MP dual rear camera setup, and a 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It runs HiOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. The handset comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. Tecno claims that the newly launched device is India's slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone in its segment, measuring 7.99...Read More
Mumbai - Today, IBM (IBM: NYSE) announced the opening of the company's new IBM India Client Experience Center in Mumbai. As part of the facility's mission to support Indian enterprises' use of AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum computing, the company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Government of Maharashtra to identify opportunities of support for the state's quantum initiatives. The LOI outlines areas of exploration that may include providing insight, knowledge, and expertise the state ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: OPPO India recently launched K13 Turbo Pro 5G, India first smartphone with a cooling fan, goes on sale tomorrow i.e. 15 August 2025, across and mainline retail stores. Built for Indian gamers and power users, it combines OPPO self-developed Storm Engine cooling technology with a flagship-grade processor, a massive 7000mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOCTM fast charging, and a 1.5K AMOLED flat display to deliver next-gen performance, sustained thermal controls, and an immers...Read More
New Delhi, August 14: Cognizant, an IT services company, is reportedly preparing to implement salary hikes for a large portion of its workforce later this year. The development is said to target eligible employees and also aims to reward top performers in India. As per reports, the company is planning merit-based adjustments that could impact many employees across different roles in India. Cognizant is reportedly aligning this adjustment with its earlier statements during the second-quarter ear...Read More
Gurugram : JSW MG Motor India today announced that India's best-selling EV, the MG Windsor, has achieved another remarkable milestone. In July, the company set a new record for Windsor sales, selling 4,308 units in a single month. The carmaker has sold nearly 36,000 units of the MG Windsor since its launch. The robust sales performance has helped the company expand its market share in the EV Segment. In Q2 CY'25, the company recorded a 4% increase in market share, rising to 32% from 28% in Q1 C...Read More
Bengaluru - August 13, 2025; Enterprise software runs on APIs but connecting those APIs remains frustratingly manual. Every new workflow, system upgrade, or edge case spawns new tickets. Every year enterprises pay $350B to big consultancies and systems integrators to ensure API's work smoothly. Refold AI aims to end this tax on business with a platform that removes API complexity into repeatable, productized software with AI. Refold AI, a new startup rethinking integrations from the agent up, i...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation's destiny, were born here. Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the 'Kanyashree' scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon of hope which stands for unity amid diversity. "If Bengal was not there, India would not have got Indepe...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global Information Technology (IT) major Cognizant announced that around 80 per cent of its eligible employees will receive a salary hike from November. The company indicated that the hike will be in a "single high digit" (7 to 9 per cent) of the employees' current salary. During its second-quarter earnings, the company had indicated plans to award merit-based pay rises to the vast majority of staff in the second half of 2025. "Cognizant today said that approxima...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. When implemented effectively, modern accounting solutions empower business owners to shift their focus...Read More