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.
BusinessWire India Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 15: KRAFTON India is once again opening its doors to the country's most ambitious game developers, with registrations for Cohort 3 of the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) set to begin on September 20, 2025. Launched in 2023, KIGI quickly established itself as a launchpad for emerging talent, supporting 10 studios across two cohorts through financial assistance, expert mentorship, and access to global platforms. Now returning for its third edition, the program aims to unlock even greater opportunities for India's next generation of game creators. From the vibrant alleys of Kolkata to the tech corridors of Bangalore, from the temple town of Madurai to the hills of Nagaland and the bustle of New Delhi, KIGI has become a national engine of innovation, empowering game creators to bring bold new ideas to life. With support from the Google for Startups Cloud Program, startups in the KIGI can access Google Cloud resources designed to help early-stage founders leverage the full potential of its latest AI innovations. By collaborating with tech giants like Google Cloud, AWS, AccelByte, Lysto, AppMagic, and Liftoff's GameRefinery, KIGI now provides its startups with a best-in-class ecosystem.. These collaborations span cloud infrastructure, backend integration, game analytics, user acquisition, and even AI-driven playtesting - equipping studios to build, test, and scale with confidence and speed. A National Story of Innovation KIGI's support has led four studios from Cohort 1 to achieve successful soft launches, marking a strong start for the program's impact, while Cohort 2 studios continue to make rapid strides in development. Cohort 1 (2023-2024): * ReDimension Games (Kohima, Nagaland) - Sojourn Past, a stylized 2D action-adventure * Shura Games (Gurgaon, Haryana) - Spice Secrets, a culinary puzzle game * Dunali Games (New Delhi) - Rookie Tales, a tactical deck-building RPG * Arjuna Studios (Bangalore, Karnataka) - Gangster Carnival, a desi-styled battle royale Cohort 2 (2024-2025):
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 >
Bengaluru, 4th December 2024- PURE EV, one of India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to strengthen its presence nationwide and expand globally while introducing innovative solutions for sustainable mobility. Over the next 30 months, the company aims to add 250 new dealerships, taking its total network to over 320 across India. The expansion will be driven by the growing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and the company's entry into the house-hold brand space. Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder & MD of PURE EV, ...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 >
The AI industry is rapidly evolving, with numerous companies leading breakthroughs across various sectors. AI innovations are transforming industries worldwide, from cloud computing and cybersecurity to healthcare and autonomous vehicles. This list of the top 25 AI companies highlights leaders in developing cutting-edge solutions, ranging from hardware and data analytics to generative AI and robotics. These companies are not only shaping the future of artificial intelligence but also paving the way for smarter and more efficient systems in everyday life. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Recognizing the potential and challenges of AI, the Government of India constituted an advisory group, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, to undertake the development of an 'AI for India-Specific Regulatory Framework'. Under the guidance of the Advisory Group, a sub-committee on 'AI Governance and Guidelines Development' will provide actionable recommendations for AI governance in India. The sub-committee's report on AI Governance, now published for public consultation, aims to guide the development of a trustworthy and accountable AI ecosystem in India. ...Read More >
New Delhi, India, January 20, 2025 - According to a recent, global Recon Analytics survey commissioned by Seagate Technology, business leaders from across 15 industry sectors and 10 countries expect that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications will generate unprecedented volumes of data, driving a boom in demand for data storage, in particular cloud-based storage. With hard drives delivering scalability relative to terabyte-per-dollar cost efficiencies, cloud service providers rely on hard drives to store mass quantities of data. Recently, analyst firm IDC estimated that 89% of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The year 2024 has been historic for Indian startups as the government abolished the angel tax (a tax levied on investing in startups), which improved Indian startups' funding and enabled them to raise more than $12 billion. Along with this, food delivery company Zomato managed to make its place in the Sensex, the index of top companies in the country. Indian startup companies crossed the magical figure of getting $150 billion in funding in 2024. Between 2014 and 2024, new-age tech companies raised more than $151 billion in funding. Startups raised the highest funding ...Read More >
Trial conducted over a 118 km Boston metro route with 10 network hops and nine ROADMs. US wireless carrier Verizon has successfully tested the transportation of 1.6 terabits per second of data across a single wavelength on its live metro fiber network. Utilising Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical solution, the trial, conducted in Boston, demonstrated data travelling farther and faster across Verizon's fiber network. This upgrade enhances the network's ability to handle the workloads generated by artificial intelligence (AI) applications, particularly Generative AI, according ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, and India has accepted the invite. While speaking at a press briefing, Jaiswal said that India is also developing its own AI program. "French President has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Artificial Intelligence Action Summit and we have accepted their invite. We will update you about further details," he said. On February ...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 >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 12: Navanc, a pioneering FinTech startup building India's first AI-powered property score and stack for secured lending and insurance practices, has successfully raised USD 1 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors Also Read | US: Joe Biden Commutes Roughly 1,500 Sentences and Pardons 39 People in Biggest Single-Day Act of Clemency. The funds will be directed toward expanding operations across India, with a ...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 >
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, one of India's largest platforms for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, is set to culminate in its Grand Finale at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee from 11th to 15th December 2024. As part of its 7th edition, SIH 2024 continues to exemplify the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji to make India self-reliant and globally competitive through youth empowerment and innovation. He will interact with young innovators at the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024 on 11th December 2024, at around 4:30 PM, via video con ...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 >
News 2 min read Indian IT industry to see 30-35 pc high demand for niche tech roles in 2025 The Indian IT industry is projected to see 30-35 per cent increased demand for highly-specialised tech roles in 2025, along with increased spending on upskilling in the coming years, according to a new report. New Delhi, The Indian IT industry is projected to see 30-35 per cent increased demand for highly-specialised tech roles in 2025, along with increased spending on upskilling in the coming years, acco ...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 >
Mumbai, June 6: Garena Free Fire MAX is one of the most popular games in the battle royale genre that offers unique rewards, maps and gameplay. The game offers a similar experience to BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and PUBG. Like all the other games, the players are put into a battle-zone via parachute landing, and they must start fighting with the other players using whatever weapons or gadgets they have. Ultimately, they need to survive a match while staying in a safe zone that keeps shrinking. Garena Free Fire MAX codes help players get new rewards to defeat others in the game. Here are the Gar ...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 >
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 12: Navanc, a pioneering FinTech startup building India's first AI-powered property score and stack for secured lending and insurance practices, has successfully raised USD 1 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors The funds will be directed toward expanding operations across India, with a focus on strengthening Navanc's presence in urban and semi-urban areas. Additionally, the startup will bolster ...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 >
Hyderabad: Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced its Series J funding. The company is raising $10 billion of expected non-dilutive financing and has completed $8.6 billion to date. This funding values Databricks at $62 billion and is led by Thrive Capital. Along with Thrive, the round is co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, GIC, Insight Partners and WCM Investment Management. Other significant participants include existing investor Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and new investors ICONIQ Growth, MGX, Sands Capital and Wellington Management. The company has seen increased momentu ...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 >
India's BFSI sector is rapidly evolving with digital transformation, creating new opportunities for the youth to merge financial knowledge with tech skills. As automation, AI, blockchain, and big data reshape the industry, India’s young workforce must be equipped with specialized skills to stay competitive. Roles in data analysis, AI, and cybersecurity are growing, and companies that invest in technology and upskilling will lead the market. While government programs aim to bridge the skills gap, a collaborative approach with educational institutions and financial organizations is key to ensuri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday said it is committing up to USD 100 million in cloud credits over the next five years to help eligible educational institutions and underserved students worldwide develop and scale digital learning solutions. The programme, a part of AWS Education Equity Initiative, will grant recipients cloud credits, which function similarly to cash, allowing organisations to reduce their expenses when utilising AWS's cloud services. "At AWS, we are committed to levelling the playing field in education, ensuring learners from underrepresented and ...Read More >
PNN Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 6: We are thrilled to announce that ABSYZ Software Consulting, a Youngsoft company, and a trusted Salesforce partner since 2014, has been elevated to Salesforce Summit Partner status, the highest recognition within the Salesforce consulting ecosystem. This milestone highlights ABSYZ's unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation focused on customer needs, and delivering transformative results for clients through its global Salesforce implementations. As one of the elite 5% of Salesforce consulting partners worldwide, this achievement reflects ou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) India has always led in developer talent and now has a strong opportunity to lead in AI talent, OpenAI Global Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Jason Kwon said on Thursday as the ChatGPT-maker launched OpenAI Academy in partnership with IndiaAI Mission. In an interview to PTI, Kwon said that India - which has the second largest number of ChatGPT users - is among the most important countries for OpenAI in terms of engagement. India has always had the "ingredients to succeed", he noted. OpenAI, he pointed out, is eyeing partnerships that will help build the future of AI infra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: OpenAI, in partnership with IndiaAI Mission under the IT Ministry, on Thursday launched the OpenAI Academy India, marking the first international expansion of the ChatGPT-maker's education platform. The initiative seeks to broaden access to AI education and tools, tapping into India's fast-growing developer community, digital infrastructure, and network of startups and innovators, the company said. OpenAI and IndiaAI also inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU), outlining their partnership goals. OpenAI Academy India will support the IndiaAI Mission's FutureSkills pillar by exp ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 27, 2024: The Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD), SIST, Jamia Hamdard, organized a thought-provoking lecture on "Climate Change and Green Transition: Global Impact on Natural Disasters and their Management" on 25 November 2024. The event was part of CESD's ongoing initiatives to promote awareness and action on critical environmental issues. Professor (Dr.) M. Z. Abdin, Director of CESD, delivered the welcome address and introductory remarks, setting the stage for the session. He emphasized the urgency of transitioning to green energy and sustainable ...Read More >