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.
Mumbai, September 30: Arattai app has become widely popular within a few days of its launch. The India-made instant messaging app by Zoho has seen a massive surge in downloads and searches across the country, encouraging people to install it on their mobile devices and explore its functions. Many say that Arattai is an Indian WhatsApp or was launched to rival it. The Arattai instant messaging app brings many new features and functions that are not available on WhatsApp. On the other hand, it lacks some features that WhatsApp provides. Amid the "Make in India" drive and growing popularity in the country, Arattai has become a popular app for some people, while others are gradually catching on and downloading it. If you are not sure how to download and configure Arattai, please refer to the steps below. Arattai is compatible with Android and Apple smartphones. Zoho said that the app was designed to function smoothly even on low-end smartphones. To download it via Google Play Store or Apple App Store, follow the steps below: After installation, please make sure to go to the setting option and set your preferences. Arattai app offers various unique features that users can explore, including chats, calls, meetings, and sharing stories (similar to WhatsApp Status). Check out more details below. Arattai allows users to chat with each other by tapping on an existing contact name or group and inviting new people. In the chat, users can search previous chat history, pin conversations, mute notifications, change the chat background, and add a shortcut to quickly access the contact. Arattai users can also record messages, share emojis, and attach multimedia files to conversations. Zoho's Arattai offers video and audio call options. All calls in the app are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy while talking to other users. Arattai includes a "Meetings" option, which allows users to make a video call with multiple people or join a meeting. Users can also schedule meetings for a future time. Details about upcoming and previous meetings are shown in the opening window of this option. Similar to WhatsApp, Arattai allows users to set a Status in the form of a new option called "Stories." Users can add text, videos, photos, or other media to share with people. Users can create groups and channels on Arattai with existing contacts. Groups can be created by selecting contacts available on the app. Additionally, users can create channels and gain subscribers. There is also an option to explore existing channels. Users can link their devices by scanning QR code. This option is available in the setting section of the app. The Pocket option allows users to save personal messages and revisit them later. It works like a note to save multimedia files, messages, and audios for future reference. All these messages are saved in the cloud. Besides these features, Zoho's Arattai offers stickers, a night mode option (black theme), mentions in the Settings top section, and a dedicated section for starred messages. It also provides features like battery optimization and profile updates.
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 >
Hyderabad, Dec 5 (Maxim News): Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched the Indiramma House Survey mobile application on Thursday morning. The selection of the beneficiaries of the housing scheme will be done from tomorrow (Friday) through this app. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking on this occasion, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that the Indiramma house scheme was started with Rs. 10 thousand. Today it has reached Rs. 5 lakh. He said that they are providing financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 5 lakh to each poor person for the construction of a house. It is everyone's dream t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The Assam Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged illegal stone mining in Karbi Anglong district in violation of a Supreme Court order. Addressing a press conference here, former Rajya Sabha member Ripun Bora also alleged that Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang was allowing illegal activities in the district in nexus with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Large-scale illegal stone mining is taking place in the hills of Karbi Anglong in violation of the Supreme Court order. The SC had banned mining in and around K ...Read More >
Chennai: Hours before Union home minister Amit Shah was to arrive in Madurai, Thuglak editor and an associate of Shah, S Gurumurthy on Saturday met PMK founder S Ramadoss. The PMK leader, however, ruled out the possibility of meeting Amit Shah during his two-day visit to Tamil Nadu.Gurumurthy met Ramadoss for the second time amid reported tension within PMK regarding alliance strategies and insistence by Anbumani Ramadoss to remain party president. The hour-long meeting took place at the T Nagar residence of A K Vijay Mahesh, son of former Union minister and PMK leader A K Moorthy, sources sai ...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 >
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined WhatsApp $25.4 million for antitrust violations linked to its controversial 2021 privacy policy. It ruled that WhatsApp's mandatory data-sharing with Meta for advertising purposes abused its dominant market position, forcing users to accept expanded data collection without opt-out options. The CCI also prohibited WhatsApp from sharing user data with Meta units for non-service-related purposes for five years. This mandatory data-sharing, the CCI noted, created barriers for competitors and harmed the display advertising market. With over 450 mi ...Read More >
Travellers on Schengen visas can add two more countries to their Europe itinerary from 2025On your next trip to Paris, make sure to add one more iconic stop to your itinerary -- Notre Dame, as the beloved cathedral reopens after five years of restoration following the devastating 2019 fire. The tragedy that nearly destroyed the iconic church in April 2019 sparked an outpouring of global emotion. Now, the cathedral -- described by historian Jacques Hillairet as "the house of the people" -- is set to open its gates on December 7, following an immense restoration effort involving a thousand skil ...Read More >
Galaxy S25 leaks show the same charging speeds as S24Listed on FCC, Geekbench, BIS, and 3C sitesThree models: S25, S25', S25 Ultra with 45W charging A recent certification leak shows that the upcoming Samsung flagship phone, the Galaxy S25, may feature the same charging speeds as this year's Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The leak was found on the FCC certification website. The smartphone has previously also appeared on other certification websites like Geekbench, BIS, and 3C. But what does that mean for the consumer? A smartphone showing up on certification websites means that the device's resea ...Read More >
New Delhi: A new change is going to happen regarding voting before the Bihar assembly elections. Bihar is going to become the first state in the country where voting can be done through phone. Bihar State Election Commissioner Deepak Prasad gave this information on Friday, June 27. His comment came before the voting to be held on Saturday for six municipal councils of Patna, Rohtas and East Champaran. However, it is not clear at the moment whether voting will be done through phone in the upcoming assembly elections or not. Giving more information about this, Bihar Election Commissioner Deepak ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 27, 2024: SuperGaming's highly anticipated Indo-futuristic Battle Royale game, Indus, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 5 million downloads on the Google Play Store and over 100,000 installs on the iOS App Store. This remarkable feat solidifies its position as one of India's fastest-growing games. The title has also been recognized as the Best Made in India Game by Google Play in their prestigious Best of 2024 awards. Indus has captivated players with its distinctive Indo-futuristic world setting that seamlessly blends Indian culture with futuristic aestheti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked here on Thursday, officials said. The agency has registered a police FIR about the incident that took place at a farmhouse that was raided by ED officials in the Bijwasan area of southwest Delhi that falls under the Kapashera police station. An Enforcement Officer (EO) suffered minor injuries during the attack. He is continuing with the searches after he was given first aid, officials said. The probe pertains to a case against the PYYPL app. The alleged accus ...Read More >
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New Delhi, December 3: Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone by 2026. The tech giant delivers premium design and innovation in their products, is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone that could bring a significant shift to its product line. While details remain limited, multiple reports suggest that Apple is focusing on durability, user experience, and integration of advanced features. For several years, there have been many rumours and leaks about the possibility of the first foldable iPhone. It appears that Apple is now looking to t ...Read More >
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: Shipments in the Indian smartphone market grew 1-5% to about 153 million to 156 million units in 2024, with Chinese brands Vivo and Xiaomi taking the top two slots, pushing Korea's Samsung to third, according to market trackers Counterpoint Research and Canalys. Counterpoint estimates the Indian smartphone market to have grown 9% by value in 2024 to a record high, led by Apple, as more consumers purchased expensive smartphones with 5G and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities. "2024 began on a positive note, with early growth, steady inventory levels and a favourable market ...Read More >
Odisha CHSE 12th Results 2025: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, is expected to announce the Class 12 Results 2025 soon. As per media reports, the results are likely to be declared later this week. Once published, students can view their scores online by visiting the official websites: chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in. To view the CHSE Odisha Class 12 Result 2025 online, students must enter their roll number and registration number. The board has finished the evaluation process and is preparing to release the results on its official website. Step 1: Go to th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) PhonePe on Friday said it has acquired the IP of GSPay -- a proprietary technology stack from conversational engagement platform Gupshup -- to enable UPI-based payments on new feature phones. The company in a statement said it plans to customise the stack and launch its own UPI payment app for new feature phones in India in the next few quarters. The new app will offer essential UPI features such as peer-to-peer transfers, offline QR payments, and receiving money via mobile numbers or self-QR codes. Industry research indicates that there were over 24 crore feature pho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) PhonePe on Friday said it has acquired the IP of GSPay -- a proprietary technology stack from conversational engagement platform Gupshup -- to enable UPI-based payments on new feature phones. The company in a statement said it plans to customise the stack and launch its own UPI payment app for new feature phones in India in the next few quarters. Also Read | How To Activate Your UAN Online? Step-by-Step Guide As EPFO Extends Activation Deadline to June 30, 2025. The new app will offer essential UPI features such as peer-to-peer transfers, offline QR payments, and rece ...Read More >
Walmart-owned e-commerce major Flipkart is leaning heavily into social video and livestreaming to attract young shoppers who are glued to their smartphones. The move reflects a broader strategy of the company to seek long-term customer loyalty by making online shopping more immersive and interactive. Online shopping with live commerce Using videos to display and promote products has become one of the company's key new strategies, Neha Agrahari, a director at Flipkart told Bloomberg News. "Users ...Read More >
Melbourne: A celebrity and "public relations maven" from Australia Roxy Jacenko has said she regrets turning her daughter, Pixie Curtis, into a child social media influencer. The 13-year-old's Instagram account had long been used by her mother to generate income via brand sponsorships and online businesses such as Pixie's Bows and Pixie's Toys. But Jacenko is now saying the money wasn't worth the negative effects of Pixie's public persona, which included being bullied at school. This admission, along with the government's decision to ban social media for under-16s, is a timely reminder for p ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (PTI) Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday launched 'Uber Moto Women,' a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru offering women-only bike rides, the company said. In a statement, Uber said that this on-demand two-wheeler service connects female riders with female drivers and is designed to address women's safety and mobility needs while "empowering female drivers with flexible earning opportunities". "Developed based on feedback from women riders and drivers, Uber Moto Women offers a safe, affordable, and convenient commute option for women who prefer to ride with female driver ...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 >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Trump and Musk's most "hot" alliance, the breakup is also the most "hot" and spectacular: on Thursday, the two were almost completely torn apart in a live broadcast similar to a reality show. Musk called him "ungrateful" and Trump described him as "crazy". As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused a sharp drop in the stock and crypto markets. ETHRANSACTION reminds cryptocurrency holders to convert their cryptocurrencies into investment plans as soon as possible (to av ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >
OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS 15 update (CPH2573_15.0.0.305) for the OnePlus 12, bringing promised AI features such as AI Retouch, clarity enhancement, unblur, and reflection removal for photos, along with AI Notes. The update also enables live photo sharing with nearby iOS devices and includes the November 2024 Android security patch. Currently rolling out in batches in India, the update will expand to North America, Europe, and global markets next week. The update enhances both functionality and security, delivering on OnePlus' commitment to improving user experience with innovative AI ...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 >
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 >
Hyderabad: Launched on June 1, 2017, T-Wallet holds the distinction of being India's first State-managed digital wallet. Introduced by the Telangana government, the platform was designed to facilitate smooth digital transactions for both government and private payments, transforming how citizens interact with digital financial services. Since its inception during the 2016 demonetization period, T-Wallet has registered 16 lakh users and processed over four crore transactions in its eight-year journey. The platform has steadily grown, becoming a key driver of digital payments across Telangana. ...Read More >