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.
Hyderabad: Honor has launched the Honor X9c 5G smartphone in India. The mid-range handset features a 1.5K curved AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 108MP dual rear camera unit, and a 6,600mAh battery with 66W fast wired charging support. It runs on MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14 out of the box. Moreover, the phone was already launched in select global markets in November 2024. Honor X9c 5G: Price, availability The Honor X9c 5G is priced at Rs 21,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It also comes in Jade Cyan and Titanium Black shades. As per an X post, the device will have a discounted price of Rs 19,999 as part of the launch offer. The device will be made available for purchase in India exclusively via Amazon as part of the Prime Day Sale, starting from July 12, 2025, and lasting till July 14, 2025. Customers using SBI or ICICI bank credit cards can avail of an instant discount of Rs 750. Honor X9c 5G: Specifications The Honor X9c 5G features a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, 3840Hz PWM dimming rate, 10-bit colour, and a peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The handset is powered by a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. In terms of optics, the Honor X9c 5G comes with a 108MP Samsung HM6 main sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) support, paired with a 5MP wide camera. At the front, a 16MP camera is provided. The handset has a 6,600mAh battery with 66W fast-wired charging support. It runs the indigenously created operating system, the MagicOS 8.0, which will be based on Android 15. The phone comes loaded with AI-powered features, such as AI Motion Sensing, AI Erase, AI Deepfake Detection, AI Magic Portal 2.0, and AI Magic Capsule. It has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and stereo speakers.
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], December 4: OPPO India's latest flagship smartphone series, the OPPO Find X8 Pro and OPPO Find X8, is on sale starting - 3rd December 2024 across the OPPO e-store, Flipkart, and mainline retail outlets. The Find X8 series is a blend of cutting-edge performance, premium design, and innovative camera technology, complemented by exciting launch offers. Pricing & Launch Offers * OPPO Find X8 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is priced at INR 99,999 and can be got for as low as INR 82,000* with offers. * OPPO Find X8 (12GB + 256GB), priced at INR 69,999, is available for as low as ...Read More >
Air India launched a Black Friday Sale with discounts up to 20% on domestic flights and up to 12% on international flights to various destinations. The sale is available through the airline's website and mobile apps. Additional savings are possible with waived convenience fees and specific payment methods. The airline continues offering student and senior citizen discounts.Air India on Friday launched a limited-time Black Friday Sale offering discounts of up to 20 per cent off base fares for domestic flights within India. The Tata-owned airlines will also offer up to 12 per cent off base fares ...Read More >
Air India is also offering additional discounts through various payment offers, so you can enjoy even more savings. Air India has launched its limited-time Black Friday Sale, offering up to 20 percent off base fares for domestic flights and up to 12 percent off on international flights to destinations like the United States, Europe (including the UK), Australia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The sale is available exclusively on Air India's official website and mobile apps for iOS and Android. The sale runs from 00:01 IST on 29 November 2024 to 23:59 IST on 2 December 2024. The travel peri ...Read More >
Oppo recently announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, in India. Starting today, both handsets are available for purchase via online and offline platforms. In addition to this, Oppo is also offering additional bank discounts, easy no-cost EMI options and other benefits on the purchase. Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro: Price and availability Oppo Find X8 is available in two variants. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 69,999, and the 16GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 79,999. The Oppo Find X8 Pro, on the other hand, is available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and it ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) for loans to farmers during the financial year 2025-26, and approved the required fund arrangements, according to an official statement issued after the meeting. MISS is a Central sector scheme aimed at ensuring the availability of short-term credit to farmers at an affordable interest rate through Kisan credit cards (KCC). Under the scheme, farmers receive short-term loa ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a junior engineer working in the office of the Assistant Garrison Engineer (AGE) at the Naval Officers Family Residential Area (NOFRA), in Navy Nagararea of Colaba, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4.5 lakh from a contractor to clear a pending bill of Rs 40 lakh. About The Case The accused Dinesh Pandey was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe in the presence of AGE RS Thakur. The bribe amount was later recovered from a cupboard in Thakur's chamber. Pandey was produced before a special CBI court and remanded to cu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Galaxy S25 leaks show the same charging speeds as S24Listed on FCC, Geekbench, BIS, and 3C sitesThree models: S25, S25', S25 Ultra with 45W charging A recent certification leak shows that the upcoming Samsung flagship phone, the Galaxy S25, may feature the same charging speeds as this year's Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The leak was found on the FCC certification website. The smartphone has previously also appeared on other certification websites like Geekbench, BIS, and 3C. But what does that mean for the consumer? A smartphone showing up on certification websites means that the device's resea ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Niti Aayog on Monday pitched for tailored financial tools, technology integration and a centralised digital portal to transform medium enterprises into future growth engines of India's economy. In a report titled 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', the Aayog highlighted the critical yet under-leveraged role played by medium enterprises and outlined targeted interventions to unlock their full potential. To address challenges faced by medium enterprises, it recommended the introduction of a working capital financing scheme linked to enterprise turnover, a Rs 5 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for farmers for the financial year 2025-26, and approved required fund arrangements. It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at ensuring the availability of short-term credit to farmers at an affordable interest rate through Kisan Credit card (KCC). Also Read | Parcel Bomb Case: Odisha Court Convicts Accused Punjilal Meher, Sentences Him to Life Imprisonment. Under the Scheme: Farmers received short-term loans of up t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The incentive scheme for recycling of critical minerals, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements, is in the final stages, a mines ministry official said on Friday. The Union budget has allocated Rs 1,500 crore for recycling of critical minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), Joint Secretary in Mines Ministry Dinesh Mahur said during an event here. He said, "the incentive scheme for recycling is in its final stages." Earlier, the government had approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, envisaging a total o ...Read More >
Also Read: Google Maps Accident: 6 life-saving tips to avoid mishaps while driving in India Based on the Geekbench listing, the device, identified as the Nothing A059, is expected to pack an 8-core processor. This configuration is similar to what you get with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, with four cores clocked at 1.8GHz, three cores clocked at 2.4GHz, and one core clocked at 2.5GHz. As for the benchmarks, the device scored 2,813 points in the multi-core test and 1,149 points in the single-core test. This test was performed on Geekbench 6.3 for Android. The listing also reveals the memo ...Read More >
Amazon India's first Black Friday Sale starts Nov 29, offering huge discounts on electronics, home appliances, fashion, and more. Amazon India is gearing up for its first-ever Black Friday Sale, bringing the globally celebrated shopping bonanza to Indian customers. Starting November 29, 2024, and running until December 2, this five-day event promises incredible discounts across categories like electronics, home appliances, fashion, and more. Top brands such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, and LG are on the roster, making it a prime opportunity to snag premium gadgets and household items at unbeatabl ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 3: Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone by 2026. The tech giant delivers premium design and innovation in their products, is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone that could bring a significant shift to its product line. While details remain limited, multiple reports suggest that Apple is focusing on durability, user experience, and integration of advanced features. For several years, there have been many rumours and leaks about the possibility of the first foldable iPhone. It appears that Apple is now looking to t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Shipments in the Indian smartphone market grew 1-5% to about 153 million to 156 million units in 2024, with Chinese brands Vivo and Xiaomi taking the top two slots, pushing Korea's Samsung to third, according to market trackers Counterpoint Research and Canalys. Counterpoint estimates the Indian smartphone market to have grown 9% by value in 2024 to a record high, led by Apple, as more consumers purchased expensive smartphones with 5G and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities. "2024 began on a positive note, with early growth, steady inventory levels and a favourable market ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tecno has launched the new Pova Curve 5G smartphone in India. Starting at Rs 15,999, the new lower-midrange device is the first in its segment to offer AI with Indian language support. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a 7.45mm curved frame with a 55-degree curvature for improved in-hand feel, an Intelligent Signal Hub System for better connectivity in low-signal areas, and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Let's take a detailed look at the smartphone. Tecno Pova 5G price in India The Tecno Pova Curve 5G arrives in two RAM models. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage va ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The world's third-richest man, tech billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is all set to marry former journalist Lauren Sanchez on Friday in what is being described as a star-studded wedding. The extravagant celebration, hosted in Venice, Italy, is expected to cost approximately Rs 430 crore, according to Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto region, which includes the iconic city of canals. The three-day affair, which began on June 26 and will end on June 28 with a celebrity-studded reception after the wedding on Friday, has turned Venice into a temporary ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, a foldable smartphone in China. The phone features an 6.86-inch AMOLED inner display, a 4.01-inch outer display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 50MP dual rear camera setup. It packs a 5,165mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 runs HyperOS 2 out of the box. Notably, the new foldable smartphone is the successor of the Mix Flip debuted in China in July last year. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2: China Price The handset is available in three RAM and storage configur ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 4 (VOICE) POCO, one of India's leading consumer technology brands, is all set to launch the newest addition in their smartphone segment, POCO M7 Pro 5G and POCO C75 5G.Packed with cutting-edge features designed to redefine user experience, these devices promise to elevate display, photography, and overall performance to the next level. While POCO M7 Pro 5G features the "Segment's Brightest AMOLED display", POCO C75 5G is going to be "India's most affordable 5G smartphone" with Segment's only Sony Sensor Camera. The first look of the POCO M7 Pro 5G and POCO C75 5G was unveiled ...Read More >
The books for class 9-12 will be available from 2026-27. New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reduced the prices of books for classes 9 to 12 by 20 per cent. The decision was announced by NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani during an event held in the national capital on Monday. The reduction in the prices of books will be effective from the upcoming academic year. News agency PTI quoted the minister as saying that while the textbooks for classes 9- ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Motorola on Wednesday launched the new Razr 60 smartphone in India. The clamshell-foldable device comes with a 6.9-inch pOLED main screen and a 3.6-inch pOLED cover display. Featuring an IP48 certification for dust and water resistance, the phone draws power from a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W TurboPower charging support. Other highlights of the device include a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. Motorola Razr 60 price in India, availability The Motorola Razr 60 comes in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Realme has launched the Realme C73 5G smartphone in India. The budget handset comes with a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 32MP dual-camera setup, and a 6000mAh battery. It has an IP64 dust and water resistance, and Rainwater Smart Touch. The Realme C73 5G runs Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. Alongside this handset, the Chinese brand has launched the Realme Buds T200x as well. The Realme Buds T200x features 12.4mm drivers, 25dB noise cancellation, and 48-hour playback. Realme C73 5G, Buds T200x ...Read More >
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, expected in 2025, may feature significant design and performance upgrades. Leaks suggest a return to aluminium frames, replacing the titanium used in previous models, alongside a revamped rectangular camera module made of aluminium. The Pro models might also sport a hybrid rear panel with aluminium and glass for enhanced durability and aesthetics. Performance upgrades include the A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC's 3nm process, promising faster speeds and better efficiency. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature 12GB of RAM, marking a first for Apple’s flagship ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Samsung is preparing to host its annual Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025, where it is expected to showcase its extended reality (XR) headset in addition to its next-gen flagship Galaxy S series smartphones. The lineup is said to include the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Additionally, we could witness the launch of the highly anticipated Slim variant of the device, which is expected to cost somewhere between the Plus and Ultra models. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Timing and where to watch Samsung has confirmed to host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in San Jose, Cali ...Read More >
GURUGRAM, India - June, 2025 - Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today announced an exciting limited-period offer on the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra. Originally priced starting INR 129999, Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available at just INR 117999. The special price on the Galaxy S25 Ultra includes an instant cashback of INR 12000. Further sweetening the deal for consumers, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is also available with a 24-month no-cost EMI. Consumers seeking enhanced affordability can take advantage of the no-cost EMI starting INR 3278 per month. These special offers give custome ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Launched on June 1, 2017, T-Wallet holds the distinction of being India's first State-managed digital wallet. Introduced by the Telangana government, the platform was designed to facilitate smooth digital transactions for both government and private payments, transforming how citizens interact with digital financial services. Since its inception during the 2016 demonetization period, T-Wallet has registered 16 lakh users and processed over four crore transactions in its eight-year journey. The platform has steadily grown, becoming a key driver of digital payments across Telangana. ...Read More >
The XEV 9e is fast and even in the lower range mode feels smooth along with lots of performance.Source : Somnath Chatterjee Electric cars are different and Mahindra has thrown everything at their new range of EVs in terms of a new electric architecture along with specifications normally seen on luxury cars. The XEV 9e based on the Inglo platform is the bigger and more premium EV which starts at Rs 21.9 lakh while coming with two battery pack options- 59 and 79kwh. The 79 kwh battery pack means 656 km range and 284 bhp which means 0-100 km/h is just 6.8 seconds. The big XEV has lots of road p ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
India's International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train Moto Edge 60 India Launch: Motorola, a Lenovo sub-brand, has officially announced the launch date of the Moto Edge 60 smartphone in India. The company is set to launch the Moto Edge 60 phone on June 10, nearly a month after it was first announced alongside the Edge 60 Pro. The upcoming smartphone will be the second phone from the company launched in 30 days. The Moto Edge 60 smartphone is likely to offered in Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Pantone Shamrock colour options in the country. The phone wi ...Read More >
The University of Bath is named one of the world's top 150 universities by the QS World University Rankings 2025 Offering leading MSc programmes, the University of Bath School of Management excels in combining world-class education with real-world learning opportunities. The University of Bath's School of Management is rapidly gaining international recognition as one of the United Kingdom's premier business schools. This prestigious university is first in Marketing, second in Accounting and Finance, second in Business and Management Studies in the UK according to The Complete University Guid ...Read More >