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Google is announcing a new feature called audio Huddles in Google Chat. The 'Huddles' feature has been introduced as a part of the company's "effort to make Google Chat your home for team collaboration." It is being touted as a fast and flexible way to connect and here are all the details about the feature. As announced via a Google Workspace Updates post, Audio Huddles in Google Chat are powered by Google Meet. The feature lets you start an audio-first meeting, making real-time collaboration easier. Once the huddle has started, you can resize or drag the window, add video, or share your screen for a fuller meeting experience while multitasking in Chat. Huddles provide a seamless collaboration experience across Chat and Meet, and can be useful in a variety of scenarios, such as two colleagues syncing quickly to discuss a project they've been Messaging about in their Chat stream. As for the importance of the feature, Huddles help to reduce meeting fatigue for hybrid workers, and eliminates the need for lengthy discussions over email or in Chat. Instead of jumping out of the conversation and into a meeting, huddles integrates directly into the Chat experience. Read More: Spotify Extension in Google Gemini is Now Rolling Out The Meet video button that's currently in the compose bar of Chat is moving to the Chat header, giving you multiple options such as the ability to call, start a huddle, or share a Meet link through a single entry point. As for how to use Audio Huddles in Google Chat, the steps are as follows: The feature will be rolled out to the following types of Google Workspace users in the coming weeks:
Mumbai (India), October 30, 2025: Mumbai (India), October 30, 2025: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Intelligence Limited, has entered into a broad strategic partnership with Google to fast-track the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across India. The collaboration aims to empower consumers, enterprises, and developers by aligning with Reliance's AI for All mission -- a vision to make advanced intelligence tools accessible to every Indian. This alliance combines Reliance's vast digital infrastructure, customer reach, and technological ecosystem with Go ...Read More >
INDORE, India (AP) -- Two cricketers from the Australian women's national team were inappropriately touched by a motorcyclist in the central Indian city of Indore, where they played in the Women's Cricket World Cup. The two players were walking to a café from their team hotel on Thursday morning when the incident took place, Cricket Australia said Saturday. "CA can confirm two members of the Australian women's team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a café in Indore. The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter," ...Read More >
A bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, while hearing a petition filed by Hindu Shakti Dal seeking the song's removal, observed that the lyrics were not merely offensive but were ex facie calculated to normalise the portrayal of women as objects of ridicule and sexual gratification. Directing the two singers, along with any other people claiming rights in the song, to take it down from all social media platforms, the court said that permitting the dissemination of such content online, incl ...Read More >
Anthropic PBC is embedding its Agentic AI tools into Air India Ltd. amid a bevy of other Indian companies, as part of its push to tap into the world's largest internet population. That's a fresh challenge for the likes of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. to Infosys Ltd. The airline, controlled by TCS owner Tata Group, is using Claude Code to create custom software faster and cheaper, as part of a broader push to use Agentic AI across its operations. "Our partnership with Anthropic PBC is pivotal ...Read More >
Nites has argued that although tech profits remain strong, weakening job security raises serious questions about corporate responsibility and accountability IT employees' body Nites has exhorted tech firms to prioritise reskilling over layoffs, while calling for policy intervention to bring stronger safeguards and mandatory severance norms to protect white-collar workers, as aggressive AI build-outs by industry trigger job cuts and uncertainty for workforce. Nascent Information Technology Emplo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3: SarkarSEO, a leading SEO agency, is introducing a new approach to digital rankings with its Search Everywhere Optimization strategy. As AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing AI change how people find information, SarkarSEO is helping businesses rank across all platforms, not just Google. Also Read | US Shocker: Woman Allegedly Beats 14-Year-Old Son to Death With Extension Cord Over Unfinished Chores, Waits 5 Minutes Before Calling 911; Arrested. Search Everywhere Optimisation takes advantage of the fractured nature of the search, optimisi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Google has announced the expansion of its newly released Veo 3 text-to-video generation platform, allowing users in 71 countries to access the updated AI model introduced at the Google I/O 2025. Currently, the AI video generator is only available to paid subscribers of Gemini. Developed by Google DeepMind, Veo 3 is the company's state-of-the-art video generation model that lets users add sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue. The demo showcases footage that looks too realistic and follows physics like never before. At the time of the launch, Veo 3 was made available only ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the rollout of a long-requested feature that allows users to change their primary @gmail.com email address without creating a new account. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on March 31, Pichai highlighted the update as a step toward providing users with more flexibility over their digital identities. The move marks a significant departure from Google's two-decade-long policy, where Gmail addresses were considered permanent once created. The primary benefit of the update is the preservation of all account data. Users who choose to ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development in the global AI race, Aravind Srinivas-led Perplexity AI has surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT to take the top spot among free apps on the Apple App Store. The abrupt surge follows a strategic alliance with telecom operator Airtel, which now provides its customers with free access to the premium Perplexity Pro subscription, which costs Rs 17,000 a year. Access to several state-of-the-art AI models, such as GPT-4.1, Claude, Grok 4, and image generation tools, is made possible by Perplexity Pro. Additionally, it gives non-paying users ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India introduced trade relief measures for exporters to counter ongoing logistical disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. The central bank extended the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all disbursals made until June 30, 2026. The bank released the Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026, to provide a buffer for businesses affected by the West Asia crisis. The RBI on Tuesday confirmed that the extension applied to both pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit facilities. Also Read | Hanuman Jaya ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Central Government to take down the URLs of song Volume 1 of Honey Singh from all social media platforms and sharing platforms. The Delhi High Court said that the song is obscene, vulgar and derogatory towards women. This cannot be allowed in the name of artistic freedom and freedom of speech and expression. The song was released in 2006 by Honey Singh and Badshah. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued the direction to the Central Government on a petition moved by an organisation, namely Hindu Shakti Dal and ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 30: In a landmark move to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to every Indian, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, has partnered with Google to offer Google Gemini AI Pro free for 18 months to eligible Jio users. The initiative is valued at ₹35,100 per user and begins on October 30, 2025. This Diwali, Jio is reinforcing its commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology by empowering India's youth with premium AI tools. The rollout marks a significant step toward AI inclusion for 500 million Indians, starting with Jio's young ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Friday initiated legal action through a formal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their recent reports on the AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12. The FIP has also sought an official apology. Confirming the action, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) CS Randhawa told ANI that FIP has initiated legal action through the law and served a notice to WSJ & Reuters over their reports, seeking an apology. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 19, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Satu ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a first-of-its-kind operation, the Mumbai Police successfully extradited a 33-year-old man, Mohammed Dilshad Naushad, a native of Darbhanga in Bihar, from the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago for allegedly sending extortion threats to NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique, posing as a D-Company operative.Dilshad, originally a resident of Darbhanga, Bihar, was arrested upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport based on a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued through Interpol. In April, Zeeshan Siddiqui lodged a complaint of receiving death threats via mail, claiming to be ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], October 14: As India continues to surge forward as a global economic powerhouse, a new generation of companies is rewriting the rules of innovation, impact, and enterprise. From AI-integrated healthcare and futuristic vehicle management to affordable PR and quantum healing, these 10 dynamic ventures are not just building businesses -- they're shaping entire ecosystems. Representing a wide range of sectors including wellness, technology, finance, education, and digital market ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 4: Tired of wasting money on digital marketing that doesn't work? You're not alone. Many businesses launch websites, run ads, and post on social media--only to see little or no return. The problem isn't the platforms. It's the strategy behind them. Having an online presence is just the beginning. The real challenge is cutting through the noise and reaching the right audience at the right time. That's why choosing a skilled and trustworthy digital marketing partner is more important than ever. India has emerged as one of the destinations for digital marketing exp ...Read More >
Indian tech entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is teaming up with GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) in a move that could reshape part of the small-business email market long dominated by Microsoft and Google. The deal will put Turakhia's AI-powered email platform, Titan, in front of millions of new potential users. According to Turakhia, Titan's global footprint could grow from 2.3 million to more than 10 million mailboxes over the next four years. Targeted squarely at small and mid-sized businesses, Titan's en ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced on X that he has switched his e-mail correspondence address from 'gmail' platform -- owned by American tech giant Google -- to Zoho Mail, operated by the 100% Indian-owned company Zoho Corporation."Hello everyone. I have switched to Zoho Mail. Kindly note the change in my email address. My new email address is amitshah.bjp@zohomail.in. For future correspondence via mail, kindly use this address," he posted on X. He signed off with "Thank you for your kind attention to this matter", a familiar ending line of US president Donald Trump's p ...Read More >
Once upon a time, in the early days of Internet, before sites like AltaVista and Dogpile gave way to the almighty Google, getting a top page rank on a search engine was as easy as repeating a keyword over and over again on a webpage. Well, the Internet's search engines are a whole lot smarter now. So are their scammers. Google's PageRank system is their way of determining which websites are the most applicable and useful for every search term. An SEO specialist's task is to make a page as applic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 23: Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India's leading AI smartphone brand, recently launched its all-new moto pad 60 NEO, further expanding its ecosystem portfolio in India. The moto pad 60 NEO went on sale during the Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 and is now available on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores at an effective starting price of just INR 12,999*. The moto pad 60 NEO redefines its segment with the only 11" 2.5K 90Hz display, bundled moto pen, and premium Pantone-curated design. Just 490g light and 6.9mm thin, it's the slimme ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], February 3: SarkarSEO, a leading SEO agency, is introducing a new approach to digital rankings with its Search Everywhere Optimization strategy. As AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing AI change how people find information, SarkarSEO is helping businesses rank across all platforms, not just Google. Search Everywhere Optimisation takes advantage of the fractured nature of the search, optimising organic presence for as many different platforms as possible. It includes a whole new approach in expansion of searches that increase reach and awareness, ...Read More >
Gangtok, Jul 19 (PTI) Vehicular movement on a stretch of National Highway-10 connecting Sevoke in West Bengal and Sikkim's Rangpo has been temporarily halted due to landslides and rockfall, officials said on Saturday. Clearance activities are underway on the stretch following landslides at Birik Dara in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, they said. The road is closed for all vehicular movement along the stretch since 11 am on Friday, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) said. A statement from the Siliguri office of NHIDCL said that adequate machinery ...Read More >
The National Company Law Tribunal has admitted an insolvency case against Blu-Smart Mobility Tech. This follows a plea from Lepton Software Export and Research over unpaid dues. The tribunal has appointed an interim resolution professional and suspended the company's board. Blu-Smart Mobility is now under moratorium protection. The company's operations and subsidiaries are intertwined. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted an insolvency case against Blu-Smart Mobility Tech, the d ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: IT employees' body NITES has exhorted tech firms to prioritise reskilling over layoffs, while calling for policy intervention to bring stronger safeguards and mandatory severance norms to protect white-collar workers, as aggressive AI build-outs by industry trigger job cuts and uncertainty for workforce. Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has argued that although tech profits remain strong, weakening job security raises serious questions about corporate responsibility and accountability. "First, companies must take responsibility. If they are investin ...Read More >
Gurugram, June 06: Somnath, a 40-year-old man from Hisar, Haryana, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday for allegedly raping children and creating, uploading, browsing, collecting, and exchanging child sexual abuse material online. The CBI found that Somnath, who has been physically disabled since birth, lured minor girls to his Common Service Centre (CSC) with treats, raped and sexually assaulted them inside the shop, recorded the acts, and used the videos to blackmail the victims by threatening to make the footage viral. He stored the material in his email and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has held the Hurriyat Conference responsible for its own irrelevance, calling the separatist conglomerate "non-functional", while also slamming Pakistan for creating a "mess" and "fissures" in Jammu and Kashmir. The comments of Lone mark a significant departure from traditional separatist rhetoric, acknowledging that both the Hurriyat and Pakistan had "faltered" on opportunities to bring progress to the region. The next generation is the primary motivation for Lone's shift to mainstream politics, as he urged the younger generati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Indian government is facing a backlash from motorists after the nationwide rollout of fuel blended with 20% ethanol, amid fears - stoked by a lack of clarity from some automakers - that it may affect the performance of particularly older vehicles. India, the world's third largest car market, set a 2025 target years ago for 20% ethanol blending in fuel, called E20, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on clean energy. But in recent weeks it has become the only choice at nearly all of the country's 90,000 fuel stations. Older blends, like E5 ...Read More >
The Gujarat chief minister's office (CMO) and the state secretariat in Gandhinagar received a bomb threat email, which turned out to be a hoax after a thorough search of the premises, police said on Saturday. A state government official received an email on July 17, in which the sender threatened to blow up the CMO and secretariat complex in the state capital, Deputy Superintendent of Police Divyaprakash Gohil said. "The Gandhinagar police, along with the CM security wing, swung into action on the same day and conducted a thorough search in the entire premises with the help of the bomb detec ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >