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.
India - Relentless rain batters paddy farmers; harvesting halted, 30-50% crop loss feared Unseasonal and relentless rainfall has thrown paddy farmers in Udupi district into distress, halting harvesting operations and sparking fears of massive crop losses across several parts of the region. Farmers say rice mills are refusing to buy wet paddy as fields remain waterlogged, while harvesting machinery lies idle amid rising operational costs. Harvesting had begun only recently when the district st ...Read More >
New Delhi: After spending more than two decades at Microsoft, 62-year-old Joe Friend found himself facing an unexpected twist in his career -- a layoff in May that upended his retirement plans. Nearly six months later, Joe is still figuring out his next move. One thing he's certain about, though, is that his journey in Big Tech has come to an end, according to a Business Insider report. Earlier this year, Joe Friend -- who worked as a director of product management leading a team of nine -- sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister's own voice with the help of Artificial Intelligence. New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister ...Read More >
US-based Starlink plans to set up nine gateway earth stations across India, including in Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow, as the Elon Musk-owned company readies infrastructure ahead of the commercial launch of its satellite communication (satcom) services in the country, said people with knowledge of the matter. "The company has applied for 600 gigabit per second capacity over India through its Gen 1 constellation. The spectrum has been assigned on a provisional basis ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a new twist to the horrific bus fire on National Highway 44 (NH-44) near Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool town that claimed 19 lives in the early hours of Friday, investigations by the police revealed that the bus did not ram into a moving motorcycle, but ran over a bike lying on the highway after a road accident, police officials said. Kurnool district superintendent of police Vikrant Patil said on Saturday that Panchala Shiva Shankar (20) and his friend Erriswamy, both residents of Laks ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police and the Telangana High Court have taken decisive action against a group of YouTubers and individuals accused of spreading false information and defamatory content against HK Group, which operates HK Permanent Makeup Clinic and HK Hospitals in Hyderabad. The case, registered under FIR No. 692/2025 at KPHB Police Station in June 2025, led to a detailed investigation that exposed a coordinated digital conspiracy designed to malign the reputation of the medical insti ...Read More >
People praised this method on social media. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Couple from Kerala registered their marriage through Video KYC, showcasing digital progress * Lavanya and Vishnu completed marriage registration and verification on the same day * Panchayat official provided a digitally signed certificate with the couple's photo Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode In a futuristic incident, a couple from Kerala's Kawassery Pancha ...Read More >
Kurnool bus fire: The investigation into the tragic Kurnool bus fire incident has revealed how the fire intensified and killed at least 20 people. An investigation into the devastating Kurnool bus fire, which claimed the lives of at least 20 people, has revealed that the vehicle was carrying a consignment of 234 smartphones, which reportedly exploded, thereby intensifying the deadly inferno, forensic experts say, as per a report by NDTV. At the time of the incident, over 40 people were travelli ...Read More >
Colab Platforms' stock surged 2,520% in a year, turning a Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 26 lakh. The stock hit the upper circuit for 88 consecutive sessions, reaching Rs 164.80. Recent plans to expand into the AI sector have boosted investor confidence. Despite ongoing market volatility, certain stocks are still delivering impressive gains. One standout performer has repeatedly hit the upper circuit for 88 consecutive trading sessions, closing at Rs 164.80 during Muhurat trading on October 21, C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Apple's foldable, expected around late 2026, could redefine consumer expectations and push foldables into a new mainstream adoption phase, according to a new report. The biggest structural shift is expected in late 2026, when Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to debut. According to the Counterpoint Research report, Apple's entry would instantly expand consumer awareness and accelerate replacement demand across high-income segments. Given Apple's ecos ...Read More >
KURNOOL, India -- A pre-dawn blaze on a highway near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 20 people and left several others injured after a private sleeper coach caught fire. The incident occurred at around 3 am on Friday and has raised urgent questions about bus safety, with early findings pointing to a jammed main door that blocked escape for many sleeping passengers. The overnight coach, run by a private operator on the Hyderabad to Bengaluru route, erupted in flames after a seriou ...Read More >
Eknath Chitnis was handpicked by Vikram Sarabhai to develop the country's space programme and played a key role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). Veteran space scientist Professor Eknath Vasant Chitnis passed away in Pune on Wednesday. He was 100. Among the pioneers of the country's space programme, Chitnis had played a key role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). Handpicked by Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space programme, Chitn ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran space scientist Eknath Vasant or EV Chitnis, who turned 100 on July 25 this year and played a key role in taking India to the stars in his lifetime, breathed his last in Pune on Oct 22. In the last six months, two Indian space legends have passed away. On April 25 this year, Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, called 'the father of India's moon mission', died following a prolonged illness. Describing Chitnis, scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) called the Padma Bh ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh on Friday projected Andhra Pradesh as India's next global innovation hub, citing its transformative initiatives in education, industry and sports on the sixth day of his Australia tour. He held a series of meetings in Melbourne, including the Education Round Table, Austrade Executives' Round Table, CII Partnership Summit Roadshow and an interaction with Cricket Victoria officials on Friday. Lokesh outlined AP's integrated roadmap towards a $2.4 ...Read More >
Pune - Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today marked its 39th anniversary with the unveiling of a refreshed brand identity - a bold yet thoughtful evolution designed to sharpen the company's competitive edge, project its forward momentum, and reinforce its leadership position in the era of AI-led transformation. In a world reshaped by rapid technological change, the refreshed identity reflects ...Read More >
National Highway Authority of India will now display details of monthly and annual passes at toll plazas. This move aims to inform users about pass availability, rates, and procedures. Information will be visible on signage boards and also available on the Rajmargyatra mobile app. Commuters can benefit from local monthly passes for private vehicles within a 20 km radius. State-owned NHAI on Friday said it will display monthly and annual pass information at toll plazas for National Highway users ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) GX Group, a Netherlands-based telecom equipment maker, announced the launch of GX Quantum Photonics Private Limited on Friday, to make advanced Photonics modules and chip systems in India. These modules and chip systems are used for next-generation broadband, 5G/6G, and quantum communication technologies, the statement said. The company mentioned that an initial investment commitment of Rs 500 crore is made which will establish India's first Photonics chip de ...Read More >
This year, India's space agency ISRO is gearing up for two exciting LVM-3 rocket launches. As the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission approaches its grand finale, plans are already underway for future milestones, including Chandrayaan-4, which aims to return samples from the moon, and a vision for an Indian space station by 2035. ISRO has scheduled two launches of its heavy-lift rocket LVM-3 to place in orbit two satellites -- CMS-03 and private US communications satellite BlueBird--before this ...Read More >
Across India, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common, but the infrastructure to support them is still catching up. While some cities have multiple charging stations, other routes have very few, leaving drivers with long waits. A recent video has highlighted this issue, showing just how frustrating EV charging can be during a long highway trip. The clip comes from a person travelling from Delhi to Jaipur. What should have been a smooth 3.5-hour journey turned into a much longer trip be ...Read More >
Jaipur: The glory of polo and international sporting fraternity was exemplified on Thursday with KogniVera IT Solutions and Indian Polo Association (IPA) holding a joint press conference and trophy launch of the KogniVera International Polo Cup at the Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi Cantonment. This event included the official presentation of Team India and Team Argentina, creating a sense of expectation of a keen clash between two of the global top polo line-ups.The highlight of the PC was the un ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Revenue minister Anagani Satya Prasad on Thursday hit out at YSRC chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of misleading people with baseless allegations against the state government. Addressing reporters at the Telugu Desam Central Office, Satya Prasad said Jagan Mohan Reddy's two-hour-long press conference lacked evidence and substance. "Jagan Mohan Reddy seems afflicted with a curse that prevents him from telling the truth," he quipped, remarking that "even his family wouldn't ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, form the backbone of online content regulation. These Rules were notified on 25 February 2021 and later amended in October 2022 and April 2023 to enhance user safety and platform accountability. However, after several years of enforcement, it became clear that greater procedural transparency was needed in how unlawful online content was being removed. Therefore, on 23 Octo ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police on Thursday said the desecration of a Kali idol in South 24 Parganas district's Kakdwip area in West Bengal was an isolated and localised incident and not linked to any political motive, adding that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident which took place at a temple in Suryanagar gram panchayat in Kakdwip. The person has been identified as Narayan Halder who allegedly damaged the idol while in an inebriated state. According to th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The IT Rules have been changed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to make it clear that only senior officials have the power to issue content take-down notices pursuant to section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act. The updated rule, which will be effective from November 15, is expected to make the content removal process at social media companies more accountable and transparent. So far the junior officers in Central and State governments, such ...Read More >
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on October 22 announced that from November 15, only a senior officer at the rank of joint secretary or above, or in case of law enforcement officials at the rank of deputy inspector general of police or above can send take down notices under Section 79 (3)(b) of the IT Act to social media platforms. This replaces the existing procedure of junior officials passing content take down orders. For example, till now, in State governments, police ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: An Indian-origin truck driver, 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, has been arrested after a deadly collision in Ontario, California, leaving three people dead and four injured. According to the California Highway Patrol, Singh was driving a speeding semi-truck and failed to apply the brakes before crashing into slow-moving traffic stuck in congestion on Interstate 10 in San Bernardino County. The dashcam footage showed the same. Also, the toxicology tests confirmed that Singh was unde ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is now progressing in advanced chip design with an initiative to create a 7-nanometre processor to strengthen the country's readiness for future fabrication (fab) integration, the government said on Wednesday. This marks a crucial advancement in the country's pursuit of semiconductor self-reliance and represents a major leap in semiconductor design, with higher transistor density and enhanced computing efficiency, an official statement said. The Indian Institute of Technology ( ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 23 (ANI): Google has achieved a major milestone in quantum computing as the company's Willow quantum processor has achieved what Sundar Pichai termed the first-ever verifiable quantum advantage, which will pave the way for new applications in drug discovery and materials sciences. According to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Google, Quantum Echoes can explain how atoms in a molecule interact using nuclear magnetic resonance, a development that could pave t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India has proposed sweeping new regulations to govern artificial intelligence, aiming to curb a surge in misinformation and deepfake videos in the world's most populous nation. The Ministry of Information Technology announced the proposed amendments, citing "the growing misuse of technologies used for the creation or generation of synthetic media". "Recent incidents of deepfake audio, videos and synthetic media going viral on social platforms have demonstrated the potential of gener ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 23 (PTI) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from the Sabarimala temple has taken former administrative officer B Murari Babu into custody, sources said on Thursday. Babu, who was suspended by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) following the gold missing row, was taken into custody from his residence in Changanassery on Wednesday night, they said. He was later shifted to the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram for interrogation, off ...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.