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.
CGTN: Beauty in diversity: How wisdom at Nishan Forum inspires global modernization GURUGRAM - July 10, 2025 - Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today launched the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest Galaxy Watch ever. As part of the launch, Samsung is offering attractive introductory prices and exclusive pre-order benefits. Galaxy Watch8 40mm BT is priced at INR 32,999, while the 40mm LTE version is available at INR 36,999. The larger 44mm BT and LTE variants are priced at INR 35,999 and INR 39,999 respectively. Galaxy Watch8 Classic 47mm BT model is priced at INR 46,999, while the LTE variant is available at INR 50,999. Consumers pre-booking Galaxy Watch8 series between July 9 and July 24, 2025 can avail of exciting benefits including multi-bank cashback or upgrade bonuses of up to INR 12,000 or multi-buy offers of up to INR 15,000 that are specially curated for new Galaxy S and Z series customers. Additionally, customers can enjoy no-cost EMI options for up to 18 months across leading banks and NBFCs. Redesigned Inside and Out for Ultimate Wellness By reimagining both form and function, the Galaxy Watch8 series delivers unmatched comfort alongside industry-leading performance, making it the ultimate companion for everyday wellness. The distinctive cushion design, which debuted with Galaxy Watch Ultra, now defines the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. To achieve the thinnest design yet, the internal structure of Galaxy Watch8 was completely reengineered and its component mounting capability has been improved by 30%, resulting in an 11% thinner design. Combined with the Dynamic Lug system, this design moves naturally with the wrist, providing greater comfort and improved stability for a better fit and enhanced health-tracking accuracy. Even when you are outdoors under bright sunlight, the display is 50% brighter with a peak brightness of 3,000nits for easy visibility, and the enhanced battery ensures the watch can keep up with an active lifestyle. Moreover, the dual-frequency GPS provides more detailed and precise location results while our most powerful 3nm processor delivers faster performance and greater power efficiency. With the groundbreaking BioActive Sensor that enables deeper and more accurate health insights, the Galaxy Watch8 series helps provide a holistic view of your health. Most Advanced Sleep and Health Tracking Galaxy Watch8 series introduces a powerful lineup of wellness-focused smartwatches, combining advanced health tracking with refined design. Galaxy Watch8 series is Samsung's most advanced health and wellness wearables to date, combining innovative hardware and software capabilities. Equipped with the BioActive Sensor, Galaxy Watch8 offers enhanced health tracking, including more accurate and detailed sleep insights. Moreover, Bedtime Guidance can measure your circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed so you wake up refreshed the next morning. Vascular Load helps monitor the stress levels on your vascular system during sleep. It also supports Sleep Coaching, helping users build better sleep habits. In addition to sleep tracking, Galaxy Watch8 delivers advanced personalized health monitoring. The new AI-powered Energy Score gives you a snapshot of your energy level, combining physical and mental energy metrics so you can have a healthier day, every day. Additionally, Running Coach7 evaluates your fitness on a scale from 1 to 10 and creates a personalized training plan with live guidance and motivational tips. The new and improved Together feature, now compatible with running, lets you turn your fitness journey into a fun challenge by competing with friends and family. World's First Smartwatch with Antioxidant Index & Google's Gemini Assistant Galaxy Watch8 series also introduces Antioxidant Index for the first time in a smartwatch, enabling you to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging. Created in close partnership with Google, Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to feature Gemini, Google's AI assistant, right out of the box, and runs on the latest Wear OS 6. With the introduction of One UI 8 Watch, the interface is now tailored to better suit the watch's dimensions. New Multi-Info Tiles offer a convenient snapshot of key information like health stats, weather, and upcoming events. Additionally, the updated Now Bar and streamlined notifications keep your most important activities easily accessible and in clear view. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch8 series comes with new unique health features on the Samsung Health app that help you build healthier habits through instant, motivational insights - from sleep to nutrition and workout. Bedtime Guidance can measure your circadian rhythm to suggest the optimal time to go to bed so you wake up refreshed the next morning. Vascular Load helps monitor the stress levels on your vascular system during sleep. Providing insights on various lifestyle factors including sleep, stress and activity, it helps you adopt a more comprehensive approach to managing your health.
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 >
Bengaluru, Dec 15 (VOICE) Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday.A senior police officer said Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana's Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused persons were produced before the court and were sent to judicial custody for 14 days. After nabbing the accused persons, the Karnataka Police brought them to Ben ...Read More >
WarmUp Ventures Founders L to R - Rajendra Lora ,Yogesh Chaudhary , Sharad Bansal Athera Venture Partners has roped in HDFC AMC's fund of funds as an LP for its Fund IV, while Warmup Ventures is launching its second fund. HDFC AMC invests in Athera's Fund IV Tech-focused venture capital fund Athera Venture Partners, formerly known as Inventus India, on Wednesday said that HDFC's fund of funds has invested in its Fund IV, which is scheduled to close in 2025. HDFC AMC's Select AIF FoF I Scheme will be a dominant LP in Athera's Rs 900-crore fund to be invested into fast-growing tech startups ...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 >
CHENNAI: Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to establish a collaborative research system in the fields of batteries and electrification. The three institutes are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Hyundai Centre of Excellence (CoE), which will be set up on IIT Delhi campus, will operate through sponsorships from Hyundai Motor Group. The primary objective of the Hyundai CoE is to take the lead in driving advancements in batteries and electrification, specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of the Indian market. Hyundai Mo ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI): Ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan visited the Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple in Tirupati and offered special prayers. The countdown for the 100th rocket launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) will begin on Wednesday at 2:53 am ahead of the scheduled launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket at 6:23 AM. Also Read | Hyderabad Murder Case: Ex-Serviceman Gurumurthy Who Killed Wife, Chopped, Boiled and Burnt Body Pieces Arrested. ISRO has completed all preparations to launch the NVS-0 ...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 >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (VOICE) Fitness startup Curefit's consolidated loss has increased by 42 per cent to Rs 888.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 625.5 crore in FY23. The company's EBITDA loss surged by 123.4 per cent to Rs 587.97 crore in FY24 from Rs 263.2 crore in FY23. The reason for the increase in the company's loss in the last financial year is the high cash burn. Curefit's advertising and promotion expenditure has increased by 40.67 per cent year-on-year (YoY) basis to Rs 188.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 134 crore in FY23. At the same time, the company's expenditure on legal and professional services ...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 >
Infosys has announced an average 85% performance bonus for eligible employees in Q2 FY25, reflecting its strong financial performance. The bonus, paid to mid- and junior-level staff, will be credited with the November salaries, with individual payouts varying based on performance. This follows Infosys' impressive 4.7% rise in Q2 net profit and a revenue increase of 5.1%, leading to an upward revision of its FY25 revenue guidance. The bonus payout surpasses the previous quarter's 80%, with Infosys outpacing rivals like TCS. Employees are also awaiting salary hikes, with revisions expected from ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram: In his budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister K N Balagopal emphasised on technology, research, jobs, and education, positioning the state as a knowledge powerhouse. Here are key allocations and initiatives that could fuel the state's knowledge economy vision. Technology & AI * Rs 10 crore for establishing a world-class GPU cluster in Thiruvananthapuram to develop AI and AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) industries. Unlike a CPU (Central Processing Unit), optimised for sequential tasks, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) excels at parallel processing, maki ...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 >
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 >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...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 >
Bengaluru, December 15: Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday. A senior police officer said Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana's Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Nikita Singhania, Wife of Techie Atul Subhash, Her Mother Nisha Singhania and Brother Anurag Singhania Arrested by Karnataka Police in Suicide Case; All Sent to Judicial Cust ...Read More >
The holiday season is a time full of joy and excitement - and, for many, a bit of financial stress. But here's a secret: Your credit card could be the holiday helper you didn't even know you needed. Here's how your credit card can lighten the load this holiday season. Rack up rewards Many credit cards offer rewards on your purchases, typically in the form of points, miles or cash back. Because the holidays tend to be a time of heavy spending for some, you have the opportunity to really take ad ...Read More >
New Delhi | June 7, 2025: Home loan borrowers have reason to rejoice. Following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points -- from 6% to 5.5%, home loan EMIs are expected to drop significantly. Also Read: RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 bps to 5.5%: EMIs Set to Drop, Real Estate Gets a Boost For instance, a borrower with a ₹50 lakh home loan over 20 years at an interest rate of 8.5% currently pays an EMI of around ₹43,391. With a 50-basis-point drop in interest, the revised rate becomes 8%, reducing the EMI to approximately ₹41,822. This translates to a mo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology has made people's lives easier and simpler than ever before. Despite this, there are instances when we wish that our AI assistant could remember the small stuff so that we don't have to. Google has just granted that wish, providing exactly that. Google has rolled out a handy new feature called 'Scheduled Actions' in Gemini, turning it into your digital butler now with a calendar. This feature was originally teased at the recent Google I/O event and was set to roll out to select Android and iOS users. Moreover, this functional ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has won the prestigious ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy. The award, which comes with a grant of Rs 25 crore (USD 3 million), will enable QuBeats to build next-generation high-precision quantum sensors that promise accurate navigation in GPS-denied or spoofed environments - a critical capability for modern military operations. QuBeats said in a release that it is disrupting conventional paradigms with its innovative quantum magnetometer technology ...Read More >
ALSO READ | 5 best 8GB RAM smartphones for seamless multitasking you can buy right now A price reduction helps the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G hold onto its position, and very comfortably. It's the 256GB storage and 8GB RAM version, too. This little phone's powerful Exynos 2200 processor powers it. It features a glass back and an aluminum frame with IP68-rated ingress protection and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both the front and back. A 50MP primary camera with PDAF and optical image stabilization (OIS) is included, along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a field of view of 123 degre ...Read More >