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.
Haier Appliances India, the No. 1 global major appliances brand for 16 consecutive years, has raised the bar in home entertainment with the launch of an Impressive Big Screen 100''(254cm) S90 Series QLED TV. This TV delivers a premium, theatre-like experience at home, blurring the line between screen and reality. It brings alive the thrill of sports, the magic of blockbuster movies, and the intensity of gaming, every detail is magnified to offer a richer, deeper, and more connected entertainment experience. This product reflects Haier's commitment to transforming everyday entertainment into something truly extraordinary. The 100S90 QLED TV delivers a larger-than-life viewing experience with breathtaking detail, vibrant colors, and immersive surround sound that makes the screen virtually disappear and the content come alive. Featuring a sleek 98% screen-to-body ratio and powered by advanced AI Ultra Sense processor, it delivers intelligent picture enhancement and stunning visual quality. The premium Sound by KEF with a 2.1 channel speaker system, paired with Dolby Atmos, provides a rich, cinematic audio experience. Seamlessly integrating Google TV, the 100S90 offers effortless smart functionality. Additional innovations like Per-LED Control for multi-zone precision dimming and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate & Gaming 240Hz further elevate the viewing experience. These innovations position Haier at the forefront of revolutionizing home entertainment. The 100S90 QLED TV series starts at a price point of INR 3,22,990. These TVs are available now across all major retail and online platforms. Commenting on the launch, Mr. NS Satish, President, Haier Appliances India said, "At Haier India, we are redefining the very essence of premium entertainment with the introduction of the 100''(254cm) S90 QLED TV. This masterpiece transforms living rooms into personal theaters, delivering breathtaking visuals and immersive sound that elevate every moment to the extraordinary. It reflects our relentless pursuit of innovation that resonates deeply with Indian households, blending cutting-edge technology with the intimate joy of shared experiences. This product embodies our vision to set a new standard for how premium entertainment is experienced, felt, and celebrated." Haier S90 QLED TV: Top Features and Specifications: Premium Design The Haier 100S90 QLED TV is designed with a slim-fit, near bezel-less look which ensures an immersive viewing experience, while the 98% screen-to-body ratio and knurled lower bezel add a touch of refined elegance. Immersive viewing on a grand screen The Haier 100S90 QLED TV comes with advanced Per-LED Control, enabling multi-zone precision dimming that adjusts the brightness of each small LED dynamically based on on-screen content. This ensures vibrant details, deeper blacks, nuanced shadows, and seamless, true-to-life transitions -- delivering a level of depth and clarity that elevates every scene. With a 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, viewers can enjoy realistic colors on cinema meet professional cinema standards. Dolby Vision IQ further enhances the viewing experience through intelligent visual optimization by using built-in light sensors to tailor picture settings to the viewer's environment, ensuring consistent and vibrant visuals whether you're watching during the day or at night. The visual gambit of the TV is improved further with the HDR10+ display and 1000 nits peak brightness Smooth Display for Guaranteed Visual Entertainment Haier's next-gen Ultra Crystal-Black Panel delivers 10,000,000:1 high dynamic contrast contrast and 178° Wide Viewing, maintaining vivid color and sharp contrast from any direction. Reduced motion blur enhances the experience for gaming and fast-moving content, while its anti-glare coating ensures clear, crisp images even under strong ambient light. Additionally, with Eye Comfort+, TÜV Low Blue Light, AI Ambient Sensing, Dolby Vision IQ and Flicker Free work together to ease eye strain and keep viewing comfortable in any lighting. AI Ambient Sense automatically raises brightness and color temperature in bright environments and lowers them in dark settings. The S90 QLED TV is certified by TÜV Rheinland assuring protection against harmful emissions of blue light. AI Enhancement At the core of the Haier 100S90 QLED TV lies the AI Ultra Sense Processor to offer enhanced AI Picture technologies, enables fast scene recognition & intelligent tuning for sharper motion, color, contrast and depth. Premium Audio to Offer the Complete Experience With Sound by KEF, the 2.1 channel setup surrounds you with precision and depth, turning the living room into a true theater. Dolby Atmos wraps you in spatial audio from every angle, while Total Sonics brings crisp clarity and rich detail to every sound. Smarter Gaming Mode for Ultimate Entertainment For gamers, Haier introduces AI-powered Game Mode, ensuring ultra-smooth motion, sharp responsiveness, and minimal blur for fast reactions during immersive gameplay. Features like adjustable display size, optimized picture modes, shadow enhancement, game-specific settings, and crosshair targeting make every session more engaging and competitive. Pushing the boundaries further, Gaming at 240Hz unlocks next-level smoothness and responsiveness. Whether at 60Hz, 120Hz, or the ultimate 240Hz refresh rate (achievable in Game Mode), the display ensures players never miss a moment of action, offering fluid motion and lightning-fast reaction speeds for an unmatched gaming experience. With Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), the TV dynamically adjusts frame rates and minimizes input lag, allowing for responsive and stable gameplay. To provide further enhancements, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ensures stutter-free, flicker-free visuals with low latency and HDR rendering. Smart TV Integration The Haier 100S90 QLED TV is equipped with Google TV, providing seamless access to a wide range of content across streaming apps, live TV, and YouTube. With personalized recommendations powered by AI and voice-controlled navigation through Google Assistant, users can effortlessly discover and enjoy their favorite shows and movies. Beyond entertainment, the TV serves as a smart home control hub via Haier's HaiSmart ecosystem. From adjusting lights to managing other connected devices, users can control their environment directly from the TV screen. It also comes with HaiCast, allowing wireless screen projection from Android devices and PCs supported with Windows 10 or above, and a Bluetooth Speaker Mode, enabling the TV to function as a high-quality speaker even with the display turned off. Haier 100S90 QLED TV: Price, availability, and warranty * The new range of Haier S90 QLED TV starts from INR 3,22,990 and are available across all leading retail stores from September 26th
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 >
From Shah Rukh Khan's massive earnings to Akshay Kumar's socially relevant roles, these top Bollywood stars dominate the industry with their impressive net worth and paychecks. Bollywood's highest-paid actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, continue to dominate the industry with impressive net worths and paychecks, setting records with their blockbuster films and socially relevant roles. Shah Rukh Khan Known as the "King Khan," Shah Rukh is the third-highest paid actor in India with a net worth of ₹6,300 crore. Globally, his most recent blockbusters, Jawan and Path ...Read More >
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added ...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 >
This offer is available only for a limited time, making it a perfect opportunity for fans of Allu Arjun and Pushpa to stock up on their grocery essentials while simultaneously securing a spot in the theater for the movie. (Read more below) In an exciting new promotional offer, Blink It, the popular e-commerce company, has partnered with the highly anticipated movie Pushpa 2 to provide its customers with a chance to watch the film for free. From November 23 to November 29, customers who place grocery orders (worth ₹999 or more) through Blink It will receive a ₹200 movie ticket voucher for Push ...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 >
New Delhi, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fintech company MobiKwik has reported a wider consolidated loss of Rs 56.03 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4 FY25), compared to a small loss of just Rs 67 lakh in the same quarter last fiscal (Q4 FY24). The company's loss also increased from Rs 55.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q3 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing. For the full financial year FY25, MobiKwik recorded a loss of Rs 121.5 crore. This is a major setback for the Gurugram-based firm, which had posted a profit of Rs 14 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...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 >
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: PwC India's report, titled Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-28: India Perspective, brings promising insights into the country's showbiz industry. The report reveals that Indian entertainment and media industry is projected to surpass the global growth rate of 4.6 per cent by achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent. It is on its way to reaching a market size of Rs 365,000 crore (USD 44.2 billion) by 2028. So, where does India rank globally? The United States currently leads the market by revenue, followed by China. India, on the other hand, holds th ...Read More >
Also Read | Sambhal sparks rift: INDIA bloc allies face leadership turmoil? "Multiple encroachments are being seen around the area," Sambhal DM Rajendra Pensia told ANI. Pensia said, "There was encroachment on roads, sewers, water bodies, and that too for a long time. We are undertaking an 'abhiyan' (drive) to fix it. We launched a campaign in Chandausi and we had decided we would start the campaign here in November. But we could not start." The DM stated the anti-encroachment drive will conti ...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 >
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: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...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: 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 >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suggests empowering rural youth to drive change in India's underutilized agricultural sector during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University. He advocates for direct subsidies to farmers, emphasizing the need for bridging the gap between production and market access and the use of AI for rural transformation. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for empowering rural youth to catalyze significant transformation in India's largely untapped agricultural sector. Dur ...Read More >
Anuj Kumar, Director & CEO of CAMS, highlights that despite recent market corrections, the company expects FY25 to be one of its strongest years. CAMS continues to dominate by winning 70-80% of new bids, focusing on execution and margin expansion, and anticipates significant revenue and profit growth driven by mutual funds and associated business lines.Anuj Kumar, Director & CEO, CAMS, says there has been some market correction and some flattening of the mood in the last two months. But as things come back, we should be holding our projections and FY25 should be one of the strongest years in t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The global personal computer (PC) shipments grew by 4.4% to 67.4 million units in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, driven by strong holiday season demands, and financing options such as buy now pay later (BNPL), according to the latest report released by Canalys on Friday. The PC market, comprising notebooks, desktops and notebooks, achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of growth in Q4 2024, Canalys said. Its data showed that notebook shipments (including mobile workstations) reached 53.7 million units, growing 5.8% year-over-year, while desktops (including desktop workstations) ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Malviya on Wednesday slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his 'Make in India' criticism and blamed Congress for 'doing nothing' to prepare India's economy for future even after a decade in power during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004-2014. Malviya said said that the Congress-led UPA continued the "legacy of policy paralysis, rampant cronyism, and complete neglect of industrial growth." "It is good that Rahul Gandhi has finally acknowledged a fact the entire nation already knew--that e ...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 >
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, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...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 >