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.
New Delhi, December 15: Google is working with trusted third-party companies to enhance Google Maps by using imagery collected from dash cams. The collaboration will keep Google Maps updated regarding speed limits, traffic signs, and more. Google is said to verify real-world changes efficiently by gathering short video clips from commercial and consumer dash cam manufacturers. Google is using imagery to identify and confirm changes happening in the real world to ensure that Google Maps remains accurate and updated. It includes updates to speed limits and the installation of new traffic signs. Google is expected to spot these changes and make necessary adjustments to the maps by using images from various dash cam sources. Google NotebookLM New Feature Update: AI-Powered Research Assistant Gets New Look, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Audio Interactivity and Premium Version; Check Details. Google uses a mix of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and support from their operations team to spot important details on maps, like new speed limit signs. When they identify these information, they extract it and update Google Maps accordingly before deleting the imagery. To gather the necessary imagery, Google obtains short, silent video clips from vehicle dash cams provided by reliable third-party companies. These companies use dash cams as part of their regular operations, which allows Google to access footage of the roads. Google only requests imagery in locations where they believe a map update is necessary. When they identify such an area, they reach out to their partners and ask for a short video clip of a particular section of the road that features a speed limit sign. If the partner has recent footage of that road segment, Google Announces To Offer Free Access to Maps APIs and SDKs To Support Indian Developers. Google can use the information to update the speed limit on Google Maps. To protect personal information, Google and its partners use technology to blur out details, such as faces and vehicle registration plates. Google does not make this imagery public. Additionally, the imagery is deleted after it has been used.
In a historic move, U.S. Justice Department antitrust regulators are pushing for a court order that would force Google to sell its Chrome browser. This request follows a ruling in August, which determined that Google had unlawfully monopolized the search market. Additionally, the department aims to impose restrictions on Google's artificial intelligence practices and its Android operating system. This unprecedented legal action targets one of the world’s largest tech companies, marking a significant escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to curb monopolistic practices in the digital indus ...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 >
Bangalore - Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, today released its 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report, revealing that cloud workloads supporting artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives are more vulnerable than traditional workloads. The report found that 70 per cent of AI workloads across AWS, Azure and GCP contain at least one unremediated critical vulnerability, compared to 50 per cent of non-AI workloads, highlighting the mounting risk as organisations embed AI into their business operations. AI workloads, with their vast training datasets and model development processes, are an incre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Infosys has opened a new development centre at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to develop solutions for global Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) clients. The facility, designed to accommodate over 1,000 employees working in a hybrid model, was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel. "It will function as a key TechFin hub, delivering advanced digital solutions for global BFSI clients. Its services will span critical domains including digital banking, regulatory affairs, trade finance, capital markets, c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. Also Read | Indian Citizen Dies in UAE: Civil Engineer Issac Paul ...Read More >
New Delhi : Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, today announced the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific. In this role, he will lead Coursera's enterprise business across the region, working closely with companies, campuses, and governments to equip students, citizens, and employees with skills for the digital economy. "Ashutosh's deep experience in the region and his work with mission-driven organizations make him an ideal leader to drive Coursera's next phase of growth in Asia Pacific," said Karine Allouche, General Manag ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8: OnePlus Nord 5 is launched in India with advanced specifications and features. The smartphone is equipped with a high-performance chipset and sleek design. Alongside the Nord 5, the company also launched the OnePlus Nord CE5 smartphone and the next-generation OnePlus Buds 4 earphones during the OnePlus Summer Launch Event. These new devices expand OnePlus' product lineup, offering users a wider range of choices in smartphones and audio accessories category. The OnePlus Nord 5 is available in three colour options, which include Marble Sands, Dry Ice, and Phantom Grey. The sm ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Tech giant Google has roped in Indian-origin Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of coding AI startup Windsurf, in a major move in the ongoing AI talent race. In a post on social media platform X, Demis Hassabis, Co-Founder and CEO at Google DeepMind, informed hiring several senior Research and Development team members, along with Mohan. "Thrilled to welcome @windsurf_ai founders Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen and some of the brilliant Windsurf eng team to @GoogleDeepMind, " Hassabis said on Saturday. ...Read More >
The Andhra Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google. The tech giant will launch its operations from Visakhapatnam in the State. Making the announcement at the district collectors' conference on Wednesday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said HRD Minister Nara Lokesh's efforts have paved the way for this. The MoU was a significant development and would be a game changer. Visakhapatnam is poised for transformative growth, Mr. Naidu said. The chief minister, in ...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 >
New Delhi [India], June 27: OPPO India's recently launched smartphone , the OPPO K13x 5G - toughest 5G smartphone in its segment--is ready to go on sale starting today on the OPPO e-store and Flipkart from 12 PM onwards. Available in two stunning finishes--Midnight Violet and Sunset Peach--the K13x doesn't just survive tough conditions, it stands out with style. It's a device that blends world-class engineering with local manufacturing strength to redefine what's possible under ₹15,000. Durable, dependable, and designed to dazzle--the K13x is built for your grind and styled for your vibe. Als ...Read More >
Bhopal - In a transformative move set to redefine the future of education in India, Scope Global Skills University (SGSU), Bhopal, has announced the launch of its "AI First Campus" and a comprehensive "AI Action Plan." As Central India's first NEP and NSQF-aligned skills university, SGSU is committed to embedding artificial intelligence (AI) deeply into every aspect of higher education, from academic programs and faculty development to student engagement and industry collaboration. These new initiatives are part of the university's mission to lead the charge in AI-powered learning and to esta ...Read More >
Guwahati: Social media influencer Babydoll Archi, reportedly from Assam and known for her bold Instagram content, has taken the internet by storm. With over 750,000 followers, Archi -- whose real name is Archita Phukan, according to her Instagram bio -- rose to viral fame thanks to her trending reel set to the catchy track "Dame Un Grrr" by Kate Linn. The transformation reel, where she dons a striking saree, has crossed 1 million views. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! However, her sudden rise to internet stardom remains a mystery. Searches lik ...Read More >
Bengaluru Traffic Woes: After being trapped in bumper-to-bumper traffic for over two hours to cover just 11 kilometres in Bengaluru, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has decided to take matters into his own hands. In a bold move, he has pledged Rs 1 crore to tackle the city's chronic traffic problems using artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and real-time data. Sharing his ordeal on X, Pitti wrote about being stuck for 100 minutes at a single intersection on Saturday night, where no traffic signal or police were present. "I don't want one more Bengaluru traffic meme or rant. I wan ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it's powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. According to Nipun Taneja, a performance marketing veteran with over $100 million in managed ad spend, the future of marketing isn't about replacing people but evolving how we work. With tools like Vibelets ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, Assam and Delhi after being branded as illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, the Special Intensive Review (SIR) and the necessity of Opposition unity on these issue are likely to be the important matters that would be raised by the Trinamool Congress in the meeting of the INDIA Bloc this evening. The meeting will be attended virtually by the Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, as decided by the party leadership at the last moment. "The harassment of Ben ...Read More >
As businesses increasingly adopt AI, customizing large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Claude is key to meeting industry-specific needs. Techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and in-context learning are gaining popularity. RAG enables real-time data retrieval, ideal for tasks requiring up-to-date information, while in-context learning provides guidance within the task prompt. Recent advancements in LLMs, such as larger context windows, offer new possibilities but also present challenges, including cost and efficiency. A hybrid approach combining RAG and long-context models m ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India (OTE) - Leveraging Infosys Topaz and Google Cloud technology, the center of excellence will foster co-innovation to deliver transformative AI-powered solutions Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the launch of a Google Cloud center of excellence, powered by Infosys Topaz, to foster enterprise AI innovation. The center will serve as a catalyst for co-creation and help businesses harness the power of generative AI to achieve transformative growth. Infosys and Google Cloud share a s ...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 >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Indian IT majors are aggressively repositioning themselves as AI-native firms, focusing on high-margin applications and integration over high-risk, capital-intensive foundational research. A deep dive into the FY25 annual reports from the industry behemoths --- TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra -- indicates that in the global AI race, India's tech titans are not competing to invent foundational AI, they are positioning themselves to become premier integrators of it. The shift from general digital transformation to a specific AI focus is captured in the very title ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) HCLTech on Monday announced a multi-year deal with OpenAI to enable its customers to leverage the tech giant's AI offerings and drive enterprise-scale AI adoption. HCLTech, becoming one of the first strategic services partners to OpenAI, will roll out ChatGPT Enterprise and OpenAI APIs internally to provide its employees with secure, enterprise-grade generative AI tools, according to a company statement. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, June 30, 2025: As Gold Price Continues To Decline, Check Prices of Yellow Metal in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Other Metro Citi ...Read More >
BENGALURU (Reuters) -Draft legislation by India's tech hub state of Karnataka that would impose jail terms of up to seven years for spreading "fake news" and other misinformation has stirred concerns among free speech activists that it could lead to censorship. With nearly 1 billion internet users, the stakes are high in a sprawling country of many ethnic and religious communities where fake news risks stirring deadly strife and AI deepfake videos have alarmed officials during elections. India's federal government already regulates social media content with legislation empowering it to order ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. That where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja steps in. With over $100 million in managed ad spend and more than 15 years of hands-on experience, Taneja is setting new standards through his revolutionary approach to performance marketing. and his broader framework known as Vibe Market ...Read More >
ICICI Lombard partners with Arya.ai to leverage the Arya Apex AI platform, resulting in 98% workflow automation and enhanced customer satisfaction. This collaboration sets a new standard in the insurance industry by significantly boosting operational speed, scalability, and customer experience in just three months. ICICI Lombard, a major player in the Indian private-sector insurance market, has teamed up with Arya.ai, a leader in AI-driven enterprise solutions. Together, they are revolutionizing the industry with Arya Apex, an all-encompassing AI API platform that has achieved a remarkable 98 ...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 >
Hyderabad: Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G smartphone in India, expanding the M-series lineup. The new handset features a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. The device runs on OneUI 7 based on Android 15. Notably, it is the successor of the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, launched in India last July. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G: Price, availability The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is priced at Rs 22,999 for its sole 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is ...Read More >
BENGALURU (Reuters) -Draft legislation by India's tech hub state of Karnataka that would impose jail terms of up to seven years for spreading "fake news" and other misinformation has stirred concerns among free speech activists that it could lead to censorship. With nearly 1 billion internet users, the stakes are high in a sprawling country of many ethnic and religious communities where fake news risks stirring deadly strife and AI deepfake videos have alarmed officials during elections. India's federal government already regulates social media content with legislation empowering it to order ...Read More >