Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
The internet is chasing a mysterious "40-minute viral video", but it may just be rumours, scams and clicks.If your For You Page has suddenly turned into a detective board filled with whispers of a "40-minute viral video", you are not alone. After the chaos of the so-called 19-minute viral video, the internet has latched onto a new mystery. The only problem? No one can actually find it. Welcome to the age of the phantom viral trend. Unlike most viral moments, this one does not revolve around a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Google on Tuesday announced funding support of USD 8 million to India's AI Centers of Excellence for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities, and committed USD 4,00,000 to support development of India's health foundation model. Google - - the architect of AI models, including Gemini and Gemma that are integrated for search enhancements, cloud services, and enterprise tools - - is also supporting Gnani.AI, CoRover.AI, and BharatGen with USD 50,000 grants each for buildi ...Read More >
India has achieved a historic milestone. DHRUV64 -- the nation's first fully indigenous 64-bit dual-core processor -- has been successfully developed and fabricated entirely within India. This breakthrough represents far more than a technical achievement; it signals India's emergence as a self-reliant semiconductor powerhouse capable of designing and manufacturing critical computing chips. The DHRUV64 Specifications DHRUV64 operates at 1.0 GHz and features dual cores built on a mature 28 nm ma ...Read More >
The Indian Army organised the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' at the Army House on Monday (December 15, 2025), to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The Defence Ministry said that the celebrations featured a showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilities, highlighting the Indian Army's steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force. The displa ...Read More >
As India celebrated Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) today (16 December), the Indian Army marked the victory of allied forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the birth of Bangladesh, by showcasing its transformation since that landmark event into a modern-day force using home-grown warfare technologies and innovations through drone and artificial intelligence. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened an exhibition during an "at home" event on the eve of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi yesterday that ...Read More >
COIMBATORE- Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today unveiled a renewed strategic vision -- #PoweringInnovationforIndia -- that places people-centric innovation, Indian talent, and India-led product development at the heart of its next phase of growth in the country. Marking 30 years of operations in India, Samsung's new vision reinforces its commitment as a long-standing partner in India's digital transformation, Make-in-India manufacturing ambitions, and innovation-driven ec ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Today, December 16, football legend Lionel Messi departed from Gujarat's Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre. Notably, Messi was hosted at Vantara by business Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, who is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. It is worth noting that Jamnagar marked the final stop of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, which saw the Argentine footballer visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi in ...Read More >
Mumbai - Network People Services Technologies Limited (NPST), a leading digital banking and payments technology company, has announced the launch of its Bank-in-a-Box platform, a comprehensive and ready-to-deploy digital banking solution designed to help small, mid-size, and co-operative banks accelerate their digital transformation and enhance customer experience. Banks across India continue to face challenges such as legacy systems, fragmented infrastructure, and limited digital capabilities ...Read More >
Chennai: In a significant development towards India's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and generate half of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has conducted a comprehensive study to boost green hydrogen production in the country. Green hydrogen -- a clean fuel produced from renewable energy -- can play a central role in reducing emissions from sectors that are traditionally difficult to decarbonise such a ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has unveiled India's first-ever 64-bit 1GHz dual-core microprocessor called "DHRUV64". With the development of this microprocessor, the country has marched forward in its semiconductor journey. DHRUV64 was developed by C-DAC under the MDP (Microprocessor Development Programme) and introduced under DIR-V (Digital India RISC-V) initiative, which supports chip design, testing and prototyping using the RISC-V open-source archi ...Read More >
New Delhi : Google today announced a suite of new collaborations and funding commitments to bolster India's AI ecosystem at its "Lab to Impact" dialogue, an event supported by the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Attended by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, the dialogue highlighted Google's research-driven approach to supporting Digital Public Infrastructure and empowering the research, developer, and startup ecosystem to solve national challenges and meet large-scale social nee ...Read More >
DHRUV64: India today, December 16, marks a major step in its semiconductor journey with the launch of DHRUV64, the country's first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, according to a PIB government release. It is a fully indigenous microprocessor developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme ( MDP). ...Read More >
New Delhi: Google has laid out a broad set of AI-related commitments for India, touching healthcare, research, language technology, agriculture, and clean energy. The announcements were made at the "Lab to Impact: Google on Health, Science and Society" dialogue, held alongside the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The company positioned these moves as part of its ongoing engagement with India's digital and AI ecosystem, with a clear focus on public infrastructure and large-scale social use cases. Fr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) POCO, one of India's most trusted consumer technology brands, has kicked off the first sale of its all-new POCO C85 5G, exclusively on Flipkart. Equipped for the best battery experience, the POCO C85 5G packs a 6000mAh battery that delivers over two days of power. It offers 33W fast charging, where individuals can get a 50 per cent charge in just about 28 minutes. In addition, a 10W wired reverse charging allows the device to double as a portable power bank f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Google has announced its 'End of Year Sale' in India, offering discounts on its latest Pixel 10 Series. The smartphone lineup includes the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. In addition, the tech giant is also offering discounts on the Google Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds 2a, and Pixel Buds Pro 2. All these devices are available for purchase on the company's official website. Google is also providing Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) options and cashbac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) GenAI continued to dominate India's learning patterns in 2025, with the country recording three GenAI enrollments every minute, according to a report. The report by global online learning platform Coursera, based on insights from more than 32.8 million registered learners, showed that India contributed to more than 3.6 million enrollments, the highest globally. It noted that 2025 saw strong nationwide momentum across GenAI, data, cybersecurity, and core profe ...Read More >
The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) has launched an innovative Handbook focused on AI, ML, AR, VR, and robotics to guide electric utilities toward digital transformation. Announced at a national conference in New Delhi, the Handbook presents a strategic vision for India's energy sector. The Handbook compiles 174 use cases from 35 countries, including 45 groundbreaking implementations from Indian utilities, outlining pathways for digital adoption across generation, transmission, distribution, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16: The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) unveiled its pioneering Handbook on AI, ML, AR, VR, AR and Robotics Solutions and Roadmap for Adoption in Electric Utilities at the National Conference on the Use of AI/ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held from 06 - 07 December 2025 in New Delhi. The Handbook was formally presented to the Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, who appreciated the vision and forward-looking approach of this initiative, aimed at accelerati ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 16: Vietnam is not the first place many expect to see a global electric-vehicle surge. Yet according to Transport & Environment's 2025 progress report, 42 percent of all new cars sold in the country during the first half of the year were fully electric . The figure surpasses many parts of Europe and even edges past China. Also Read | Goa Nightclub Fire Case: 'Birch by Romeo Lane' Owners Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra Deported From Thailand for Delhi (Watch ...Read More >
COLOMBO (News 1st); India has achieved a historic milestone in its semiconductor journey with the launch of DHRUV64, a fully indigenous microprocessor developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP). This breakthrough strengthens India's pursuit of self-reliance in advanced chip design, reducing long-term dependence on imported processors. DHRUV64 is engineered with modern architectural features, offering higher efficie ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has added a new chapter to its semiconductor push with the announcement of DHRUV64, described as the country's first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. The chip has been developed by C-DAC under the government-backed Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP), marking another step in India's attempt to reduce dependence on imported silicon. The announcement was shared through an official government note, positioning DHRUV64 as a processor aimed at telecom, industrial, an ...Read More >
Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys are expected to suffer the most severe financial impact from a new United States policy that imposes a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. The fee, introduced through a presidential proclamation in September this year, applies to new H-1B applications for skilled workers entering the US from abroad, particularly those requiring consular processing. The administration has positioned the measure as a means to curb ...Read More >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 16: Vietnam is not the first place many expect to see a global electric-vehicle surge. Yet according to Transport & Environment's 2025 progress report, 42 percent of all new cars sold in the country during the first half of the year were fully electric . The figure surpasses many parts of Europe and even edges past China. At the center of that transformation stands VinFast. In October 2025 the company delivered 20,380 vehicles, raising its year-to- ...Read More >
Emphasising that innovation must be guided by real-world needs, inclusivity and ethical considerations rather than technology alone, U.S. Consul General Ms. Laura Williams on Monday said India-U.S. collaboration is focused on advanced and frontier technology domains. Ms. Williams was speaking at an interactive session with startups and young professionals at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), during her visit to Amaravati. She said bilateral cooperation between India and the U.S. is evolving ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in preparation for one of its busiest periods in recent years, has lined up seven launch missions by March next year, including a key test of indigenous electric propulsion and quantum communication systems, and the first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The first mission in this series is expected as early as next week, signalling a tightly packed launch calendar with both strategic and commercial goals. At ...Read More >
India's Regulatory Gauntlet: WhatsApp's High-Stakes Struggle in Its Core Territory In the bustling digital ecosystem of India, where over 500 million users rely on WhatsApp for everything from family chats to business transactions, Meta Platforms Inc. is facing what could be its most formidable challenge yet. The Indian government has issued directives that demand significant operational changes, giving the company just three months to comply. This move underscores the growing tension between g ...Read More >
IT major Cognizant has announced the launch of its Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru. The centre will be Cognizant's largest facility designed to deliver advanced AI powered cybersecurity managed services and engineering and transformation services to clients globally, the company said in a statement. At the Bengaluru CDC, cybersecurity professionals will aim to provide round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to security incidents, supporting clients across diverse industries and g ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) From various AI-based platforms to a drone analysis system that studies recovered drones for extracting useful information, the Indian Army showcased a range of indigenously developed technologies here on the eve of 'Vijay Diwas' on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu attended an 'At Home' event hosted at the Army House by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, officials said. The occasion featured an "impressive showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to share his views on digital and tech-enabled land management when he presides over the Defence Estates Day Celebrations at Delhi Cantonment on December 16, an official said. He will confer the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence in public service in the field of Defence Land Management and Municipal Administration of 61 Cantonment Boards spread across the country, said a statement on Monday. This year's celebrations, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man from Secunderabad paid out Rs 75 lakh to an online casino fraud over a period of three years. Incidentally, in 2021, the same city resident had lost Rs 10 lakh to the same set of fraudsters. In his complaint to the city cybercrime police, the victim stated that in 2021 he received a WhatsApp message from fraudsters posing as representatives of an online betting platform. They promoted betting on cricket, teen patti and casino games, assuring easy profits through a g ...Read More >
India's tech landscape is exploding. From the rise of fintech disrupting traditional banking to the burgeoning AI sector shaping future innovations, the nation's digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. We're witnessing breakthroughs in 5G rollout, impacting everything from rural connectivity to smart city initiatives. The government's Digital India program continues to drive this revolution, fostering digital literacy and empowering citizens with technology. Meanwhile, the debate around data privacy and cybersecurity remains crucial, shaping regulations and influencing the trajectory of Indian tech companies vying for global dominance. Explore the latest developments in software development, blockchain technology, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence right here. Stay informed on the cutting-edge advancements transforming India and the world. Dive deeper and discover the future of technology with us.