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.
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: The Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board is slated to release the 2nd PUC result 2026 Karnataka in April 2026. According to a number of media reports, the results of the second PUC will be made public on April 7, 2026. According to certain media, the Kar 2nd PUC results for 2026 will be made public on April 10, 2026. Official confirmation is still pending, though. The official website, karresults.nic.in, will allow students to view the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 online. Additionally, students can use DigiLocker and SMS to view the Karnataka 12th-grade results for 2026. It is recommended that they retain their second PUC admit card close at hand in order to view the Kar 2nd PUC Result 2026. The Karnataka 2nd PUC results for 2026 will be announced by the Education Minister at a press conference. Students can check the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 through multiple modes, including the official website, via SMS service, and on DigiLocker. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: Website to check the result Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: Steps to check the result Candidates can get the Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026 by following the instructions provided here: Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026: Steps to check the result via Digilocker Step 1: Install the DigiLocker app on your smartphone. Step 2: Use the Aadhaar Number sync process on your profile page to finish the registration process. Step 6: In the designated fields, enter the roll number and the year of passing. Step 7: To obtain your Karnataka PUC II Result 2026, select the "Get Document" option. Step 8: Click the "Save to Locker" button to save the 2nd PUC Result 2026 document to your DigiLocker account.
NEW DELHI: Fintech companies should go beyond urban markets and play a role in driving financial inclusion across the country by developing offline payment systems, voice-authorised tools, improving connectivity as well as cross-border payment capabilities, enhancing cybersecurity and integrating AI and better app safety for user convenience, a top official said on Monday."Fintech will drive financial inclusion, which in turn is a key driver of growth and poverty alleviation," M Nagaraju, secretary of department of financial services, told a fintech summit. He highlighted role of India's Digit ...Read More >
Police said a probe is underway. Mumbai: A 25-year-old woman in Mumbai was allegedly harassed by a loan app firm and her morphed nude photographs were shared with her relatives and friends, even as she handed over an amount of money that was more than what she borrowed. According to the police, the victim from Kranti Nagar area in Jogeshwari West said she was in need of money when she came across an advertisement of a mobile app called "Cash Loan" on Instagram. On July 20, she downloaded the a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aadhaar is one of the most crucial documents for verifying identity and address in India. It's widely used for accessing various government services, and the photograph on the Aadhaar card also plays a key role in identity verification. However, many people face issues with unclear or outdated photos printed on their Aadhaar. If you're not happy with the photo on your Aadhaar card, there's no need to worry as updating it is now simple and affordable. To make things easier for citizens, UIDAI has streamlined the photo update process. However, it's important to note that you cannot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...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 >
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 >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 7: A SIP Calculator is a powerful tool that helps plan investments wisely and track money growth over time. It estimates returns based on regular investment amounts and tenure, providing a clear view of financial progress. This insight enables confident financial planning and informed decision-making, supporting long-term wealth creation through systematic investment. What is a SIP Calculator? A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) calculator is a convenient online tool that helps estimate the future value of regular investments. It calculates potential returns base ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 15: Following a successful debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, VinFast Auto India -- the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast -- has officially opened bookings today for its premium electric SUVs, the VF 7 and VF 6, across the Indian market. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. These models will be officially launched for public sale in August, following the inauguration of the company's plant in Thoothukudi, with deliv ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Vodafone Idea has launched an AI-powered Spam SMS solution to protect users from unwanted messages and potential fraud. The technology uses machine learning to detect and flag spam in real-time, with over 24 million messages identified since its testing phase. The solution complements existing measures like a user-friendly mobile app for filing complaints and reporting spam. Vi is also working on reducing unwanted voice calls and uses customer feedback for further detection. This initiative aims to provide proactive protection and safeguard customers' digital experience. Vodafone Idea's stock ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances when the leopard attacked farmlands, taking away a domestic dog and a chicken. On Saturday, the leop ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (UNI) At least six mosques across the city have adopted a digital solution to maintain the call to prayer amid tightening restrictions on loudspeaker use. The "Online Azan" application, developed by a Tamil Nadu-based tech firm, delivers real-time azan broadcasts directly to worshippers' mobile devices. The initiative follows increased police enforcement of sound regulations, including visits to mosques like Mahim Juma Masjid where authorities warned of legal action against loudspeaker violations. "This led us to temporarily disable our sound system," said Fahad Khalil Patha ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Mysuru: The ongoing social and educational survey conducted by the Backward Classes Commission has run into multiple hurdles in the twin districts of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar, causing significant delay in data collection. Launched on Sept 22, the survey -- intended to cover 12.6 lakh families across the twin districts within 15 days -- has made only limited progress. The survey is expected to be completed by Oct 7. Despite being the home turf of chief minister Siddaramaiah, enumerators are facing technical challenges such as mobile network issues and slow servers while uploading data using a ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 9 (ANI): Following the violent protest at Kerala University, a case has been registered against 27 activists of the ruling CPM's Students Federation of India (SFI), including its state secretary P S Sanjeev, who has been named the prime accused, police said. The case also names 1,000 identifiable protesters who have been accused of damaging public property, forcibly entering the university campus, and assaulting police and university staff, police said on Tuesday. Also Read | Nobel Peace Prize 2025: From Mahatma Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru, Check Full ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of ongoing reforms in the passengers reservation system and emphasized the need for smart, transparent, accessible and efficient ticketing system with a focus on passenger convenience, the ministry on Sunday said. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are working to prepare the reservation chart eight hours before the train's departure instead of the current system of four hours. "It will benefit passengers travelling from remote locations or suburbs of major cities for catching long distance trains. It w ...Read More >
The bike retains the familiar 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 12.4hp of power and 13.3 N · m of torque, paired with a five-speed gearbox. Performance figures remain unchanged, as the hybrid system is engineered to enhance mileage rather than increase output.Yamaha Motor India has launched the updated 2025 Yamaha FZ-X Hybrid motorcycle in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 1.50 lakh, this makes it Rs 20,000 costlier than the standard FZ-X and Rs 5,000 more expensive than the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched AIIMS DISHA, an AI and IoT-powered indoor navigation app. The application is designed to make hospital visits effortless for patients, visitors, and staff, utilising high-precision Bluetooth beacons, AI-driven routing algorithms, and interactive digital maps. It provides real-time, turn-by-turn guidance within the hospital campus. Also Read | Spycam Row: Ashok Gehlot Hits Out at Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani Over Installing Extra Cameras, Calls It a 'Crime'. AIIMS Disha utilises Bluetooth Low Energy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Aspiring candidates for government jobs can now apply for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment exams using an enhanced mobile application developed by the Commission. In partnership with Cubastion Consulting Pvt. Ltd., SSC has launched a significantly upgraded version of its official app -- My SSC -- to streamline and secure the application and registration process for candidates nationwide. The new version, available since 2 June 2025, incorporates advanced features such as Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication, one-time registration, and face recognition ...Read More >
New Delhi The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an emergency alert to Android and iOS mobile phone users across India on Saturday. The pop-up alert, received by smartphone users first in English around 1pm, followed by a Hindi version around 1:30pm, contained a test message informing the users about the government's initiative. "This is a TEST Cell Broadcast message sent by Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. Please ignore this message. No action is required from your end. 28/06/2025 #002. To STOP TEST messages, Android users can go to 'Settings' - 'Safety and e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a statement issued by the ministry said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for June 30, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) To make the KYC process easier, markets regulator Sebi on Monday said that registered intermediaries are allowed to use 'e-KYC Setu System' of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to perform digital KYC. Registered intermediaries can use this facility to perform digital KYC, as an additional alternate mechanism available to them to carry out Aadhaar-based e-KYC of their clients. Under the present framework, registered intermediaries use e-KYC services of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in the securities market. This service has been accepted ...Read More >
Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based companyThe app will come completely free of costThe mobile app will relay the azan directly to homes In the backdrop of curbs over the use of loudspeakers, half-a-dozen mosques in Mumbai have registered on a dedicated mobile phone application which relays the 'azan', or call to prayer, directly to the faithful in real-time. The app, Online Azan, has been developed by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Given the restrictions and sensitivities surro ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10: NimbleEdge, the on-device AI platform built for performance, privacy, and portability, today announced the global launch of its on-device agentic AI platform 'DeliteAI'. It is the first open-source infrastructure that enables developers to build, deploy, and run fully customized AI-native experiences directly on smartphones without relying on the cloud. Also Read | Sex Racket Busted in Pune: Police Raid 3 Spas in Baner, Viman Nagar and Dhanori; 23 Women Rescued Including Foreign Nationals and Minors (Watch Video). With the launch of DeliteAI, NimbleEdg ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15: Flipkart, India homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially announced the dates for its blockbuster annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2025, starting 23rd September, with 24 hour early access for Flipkart Black and Plus members beginning on 22nd September. With Early Bird Deals, customers can shop for their favorite products at The Big Billion Days Sale prices before it officially begins and can access deals across mobiles, electronics, fashion, appliances, and more. Flipkart aims to transform the festive season into a nation ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15th July, 2025 so students are advised to prepare accordingly. The exam will start at 10:30 AM and wil ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of June is now in its last phase, with only two days left. July is going to arrive on the third day. The first day of any month is particularly significant for the general public. Do you know that, starting July 1, some considerable rules are set to change nationwide, which are being discussed rapidly. These significant changes encompass rules related to UPI payments, PAN card applications, Tatkal ticket bookings in trains, and GST. The government aims to make the processes transparent and secure by implementing these rules. After all, you can learn about the changes in d ...Read More >