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.
Hyderabad: Google has delivered on the promise to let users change their Gmail address, also known as the Google Account username. This means you can now follow a few simple steps to change the part before @gmail.com without losing access to your account. The changed address/ username will continue to let you sign in to apps and services like Gmail, Photos, Drive, and more. Additionally, users will continue to keep their old email address as an alias and receive all the emails sent to their original ID at the new address. The announcement was first made in December 2025, following which it started a limited rollout of the feature. The ability to change a username is now available for all Google Account users in the US and is expected to arrive for users in other countries, including India, soon. Considering that a Google Support page in Hindi already exists for the feature, it is only a matter of time before the rollout begins here.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the 'Mumbai One' mobile app which enables commuters to book a single QR-based digital ticket usable across Metro, Monorail, buses and local trains in the city and surrounding regions. Described as India's first integrated common mobility app, it will do away with the need for multiple paper tickets or separate bookings, officials said. The app, developed for the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region, will be available for downloading from 5 am on Thursday, they added. Commuters, however, will not be able to book 'season' or ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16: The India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) unveiled its pioneering Handbook on AI, ML, AR, VR, AR and Robotics Solutions and Roadmap for Adoption in Electric Utilities at the National Conference on the Use of AI/ML in the Power Distribution Sector, held from 06 - 07 December 2025 in New Delhi. The Handbook was formally presented to the Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Ji, who appreciated the vision and forward-looking approach of this initiative, aimed at accelerating India's transition to a consumer-centric, technology-driven energy future. During the 1st Confere ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing experience on roads on Friday and in the early hours of Saturday. Cabs and autos were hard to come by. T ...Read More >
New Delhi: Google, the search engine that turned into one of the world's biggest tech giants, is celebrating its 27th birthday today. And to mark the milestone, the company has gone nostalgic; its doodle on the homepage features Google's very first logo from 1998. For anyone logging in today, the doodle is like stepping into a time machine. The chunky, colourful letters don't quite have the polish of the current design, but they carry the weight of history. Back then, Google was just a research project by two Stanford PhD students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Their aim was simple: to organise ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Do you ever feel embarrassed sharing an email address you created years ago with a funny username that you no longer relate to? If yes, then here's great update for you. Now Google allows users to change the username of their Gmail account. Recently, Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to X and informed users about this change. "2004 was a good year, but your Gmail address doesn't need to be stuck in it. To say goodbye to v0t3f0rp3dr02004@gmail.com or mrbrightside416@gmail.com (or whatever you were into at the time), go to your Google Account settings and choose ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the rollout of a long-requested feature that allows users to change their primary @gmail.com email address without creating a new account. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on March 31, Pichai highlighted the update as a step toward providing users with more flexibility over their digital identities. The move marks a significant departure from Google's two-decade-long policy, where Gmail addresses were considered permanent once created. The primary benefit of the update is the preservation of all account data. Users who choose to ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The pace of business growth in India slowed slightly in December, but overall activity in the private sector remained strong, according to the latest HSBC PMI data released on Tuesday. The HSBC PMI Composite Index, which combines the output of India's manufacturing and service sectors, fell to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November. Even though the index declined, it stayed well above the 50.0 mark, which shows that business activity is still growing. Also Read | Google to Shut Down Dark Web Report Tool That Scanned the Dark Web for User Data for Gmail U ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India introduced trade relief measures for exporters to counter ongoing logistical disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. The central bank extended the enhanced export credit period of 450 days for all disbursals made until June 30, 2026. The bank released the Reserve Bank of India (Trade Relief Measures) Directions, 2026, to provide a buffer for businesses affected by the West Asia crisis. The RBI on Tuesday confirmed that the extension applied to both pre-shipment and post-shipment export credit facilities. Also Read | Hanuman Jaya ...Read More >
"A public figure, such as defendant no. 7 (Richa Chadha), bears a legal and moral responsibility to verify the veracity of facts before leveraging her platform to amplify grave accusations. The Court is prima facie of the view that endorsement of unverified allegations has inflicted immediate, exponential, and incalculable harm on the plaintiff's reputation. The endorsement and amplification of an unverified allegation, accompanied by the instigatory text "Make him famous", transcends mere free e ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the proposal to rename Islampur in Sangli district as Ishwarpur in Maharashtra reflects India ongoing cultural renaissance. He said that it marks an effort to restore historical identities that were once deliberately erased. Speaking to the media on Friday, Shekhawat said, There were many of our subjects, places, history books, and incidents, which were intentionally erased, or attempts were made to erase them. Now that they are coming alive again, and India is going through a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 30: In a landmark move to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) accessible to every Indian, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, has partnered with Google to offer Google Gemini AI Pro free for 18 months to eligible Jio users. The initiative is valued at ₹35,100 per user and begins on October 30, 2025. This Diwali, Jio is reinforcing its commitment to democratizing cutting-edge technology by empowering India's youth with premium AI tools. The rollout marks a significant step toward AI inclusion for 500 million Indians, starting with Jio's young ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of the four arrested accused, who were sent to jail, for questioning on Monday, June 9. The department ha ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant on China for high-precision tools, specialized machinery, and critical components. Over the past eigh ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 15: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group--unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel--one of India most poetic art forms in luxury. Inspired by the architecture of Lhasa, where every layer tells a story, this collection draws from a la ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced on X that he has switched his e-mail correspondence address from 'gmail' platform -- owned by American tech giant Google -- to Zoho Mail, operated by the 100% Indian-owned company Zoho Corporation."Hello everyone. I have switched to Zoho Mail. Kindly note the change in my email address. My new email address is amitshah.bjp@zohomail.in. For future correspondence via mail, kindly use this address," he posted on X. He signed off with "Thank you for your kind attention to this matter", a familiar ending line of US president Donald Trump's p ...Read More >
MUMBAI: If cricket were a binge-worthy series, this one just dropped its most explosive pilot yet. The opening weekend of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League has come out swinging, smashing records across both television and digital platforms and reaffirming the tournament's unmatched pull in India's sporting and media landscape. Backed by two high-octane matches featuring 200-plus run chases, the tournament delivered a combined reach of over 515 million viewers across linear TV and digital platforms via JioStar's broadcast ecosystem, including Star Sports and JioHotstar. More telli ...Read More >
Jaipur, Aug 28 (PTI) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the contentious police sub-inspector recruitment exam-2021 owing to paper leak. Justice Sameer Jain in a detailed judgment cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both BJP and Congress governments in the state. "Illegality and fraud on the system was so conspicuous. It is strange that the state government did not take action any decision on the subject. The court's decision hopefully will act as a deterrent for the gangs playing with the future of youths," said senior advocate Major R P Singh who represe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it 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 isnt about replacing people but evolving how we work. With tools like Vibelets - a modu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Actor Raja Chaudhary, in his latest interview with Hindi Rush, opened up on many things personal. He talked about his divorce from ex-wife Shweta Tiwari, her failed second marriage and daughter, Palak Tiwari's rumoured relationship. In an interview with Hindi Rush, he shared, "Resolving an issue or not is secondary, what is important is that, as humans, we need to have at least one conversation about the issue. Instead of creating that opportunity, Shweta brutally decided to take my daughter away from me. This is not right. She did this because she was more influential and powerful ...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's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's 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, Tane ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has held the Hurriyat Conference responsible for its own irrelevance, calling the separatist conglomerate "non-functional", while also slamming Pakistan for creating a "mess" and "fissures" in Jammu and Kashmir. The comments of Lone mark a significant departure from traditional separatist rhetoric, acknowledging that both the Hurriyat and Pakistan had "faltered" on opportunities to bring progress to the region. The next generation is the primary motivation for Lone's shift to mainstream politics, as he urged the younger generati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): AIIMS Delhi has launched a mobile navigation app called AIIMS DISHA to help patients and visitors find their way inside the vast hospital complex, according to officials from the institute. Dr Rima Dada, Professor of Anatomy and Media In-charge at AIIMS, said the app was launched on September 12 by AIIMS President and Union Health Minister J P Nadda. Speaking exclusively to ANI, she said that the mobile application help patients and caregivers navigate the vast campus more easily. "The DISHA app was launched by the president of the AIIMS Delhi and Unio ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >