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.
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a fresh advisory to clear the air around confusion linked to QR codes printed on its question papers. The board addressed misleading claims circulating online and stressed that these codes are not meant to function as clickable or scannable web links. According to CBSE, the QR codes embedded in question papers serve strictly administrative purposes such as authentication and monitoring. They are not designed to redirect users to online content. In its official statement, the board explained, "These codes are part of internal systems for authentication, tracking, and examination integrity, and do not open as web links when scanned. Rather, they only show the intended text. However, if a user opts to use Google search on the text, Google search suggests certain other words. This doesn't occur if standard browsers such as Chrome." This clarification comes amid widespread speculation that scanning these codes could lead to external websites or hidden information, which the board has firmly denied. The board also highlighted how misinterpretation arises when users manually search QR-related strings online. It stated, "It has been observed that when users attempt to interpret or manually search QR-related strings online, unrelated search results--including references to any individual or entity are shown. Such web results are algorithm-driven and bear no connection to CBSE or its examination processes." CBSE emphasised that such results are generated by search engine algorithms and should not be linked to the board or its exam system in any way. Raising concerns over deliberate attempts to distort facts, Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE, said, "The linking of QR codes to unrelated individuals or content is factually incorrect and misleading," warning that such narratives harm the board's credibility. The board has urged all stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, and media organisations to act responsibly while sharing information. It advised them to "refrain from sharing unverified claims or speculative interpretations, verify facts through official CBSE communications before dissemination, and exercise caution against amplifying content that may distort institutional credibility." CBSE reiterated that responsible communication is essential to preserve trust in public institutions.
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 >
New Delhi, Nov 26: A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers with a deeper insight into the new system. 1. What is PAN 2.0? PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services. The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of PAN services through the adoption of the latest technology. Under this pr ...Read More >
The recurring threats have caused considerable anxiety among parents and teachers. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Ten bomb threat emails were sent to nine Delhi schools over three days using encrypted networks * Senders used VPNs and the dark web to anonymise their location and evade tracking by police * Delhi Police and cyber experts are treating the threats seriously and multiple agencies are investigating Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A ...Read More >
day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers with a deeper insight into the new system. PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services. The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of PAN services through the adoption of the latest technology. Under this project, ITD is consolidating all processes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): As high as 82 per cent of micro and medium retailers want to adopt digital streams to boost their sales, but offline marketplaces remain their preferred channel, showing their strength. According to a survey report by the global technology firm Zoho Corporation, six out of ten Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stated that they have adopted an omnichannel selling strategy, operating in both online and offline channels, with the majority (75 per cent) of them claiming this expands their reach and customer accessibility; 68 per cent of retailers report ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26: We are constantly surrounded by the evolving world of digital marketing. It is challenging for everyone in the digital marketing industry to be familiar with analytics, engagement, algorithms, strategies, SEO, SEM, and other related concepts. You should check the top seo news list, websites, and blogs, just to follow the latest marketing tips and tricks. Also Read | Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Match? Here's the Possibility of CR7 Featuring in Starting XI. Almost every professional in marketing has pro ...Read More >
When a web developer proudly announced on X that he'd just completed his Coursera course with the help of Perplexity AI's Comet browser, he probably wasn't expecting to get schooled by the company's own CEO. But that's exactly what happened, and the internet can't stop talking about it. The saga began when an X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a short 16-second video showing Comet in action. In the clip, Comet AI is seen breezing through a 45-minute Course ...Read More >
Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for "involvement" in planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure, officials said on Friday. Acting on intelligence inputs, the ATS unearthed a network of individuals who were allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through social media platforms and engaged in anti-national activities aimed at spreadin ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], September 26: We are constantly surrounded by the evolving world of digital marketing. It is challenging for everyone in the digital marketing industry to be familiar with analytics, engagement, algorithms, strategies, SEO, SEM, and other related concepts. You should check the top seo news list, websites, and blogs, just to follow the latest marketing tips and tricks. Almost every professional in marketing has probably seen the best trends this year already. Still, every real marketing professional understands that the best strategies out there don't work like point-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): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday issued an advisory addressing misleading information circulating regarding QR codes printed on its question papers. The board clarified that the QR codes are part of internal systems and are not designed to function as direct internet hyperlinks. In an official advisory, CBSE explained, "These codes are part of internal systems for authentication, tracking, and examination integrity, and do not open as web links when scanned. Rather, they only show the intended text. However, if a user opts to use G ...Read More >
In August 2022, Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI with Denis Yarats and Andy Konwinski. New Delhi: Aravind Srinivas, the 31-year-old Chennai-born AI entrepreneur, has entered the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 as the country's youngest billionaire. With an estimated net worth of Rs 21,190 crore, Srinivas, the founder and CEO of the AI startup Perplexity, is now a prominent name in the tech world, especially in generative AI. Born on June 7, 1994, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Srinivas developed an e ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 22: OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser, sending shockwaves through the tech market. Following the announcement, Google parent Alphabet's market value reportedly dropped by USD 150 billion on Tuesday. It highlights a competitive challenge to the Google Chrome browser.ChatGPT Atlas combines browsing with AI capabilities, offering users assistance while navigating the web. Currently, the browser is available on macOS. The new browser aims to enhance the online experience by integrating AI-driven features into web navigation. ChatGPT Atlas enhances b ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding by over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Signal and Arattai to December 31 following industry pushback. It has also rolled back the mandate requiring web and desktop sessions of OTT platforms to automatically log out within six hours and require re-authentication through QR code pairing. Instead, it has adopted a risk-based approach, where sessions must be terminated immediately only in cases of suspected fraud, officials told ET. Platform players said enabli ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday issued an advisory addressing misleading information circulating regarding QR codes printed on its question papers. The board clarified that the QR codes are part of internal systems and are not designed to function as direct internet hyperlinks. In an official advisory, CBSE explained, "These codes are part of internal systems for authentication, tracking, and examination integrity, and do not open as web links when scanned. Rather, they only show the intended text. However, if a user opts to use Google search on ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 3 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has successfully busted a terror module allegedly operating under the direction of Pakistani handlers and planning attacks on key installations in the state. The arrests prevented a major sabotage attempt near Lucknow railway station, officials said on Friday. According to ATS sources, intelligence inputs revealed that an India-based group was in continuous contact with Pakistan-based operatives through social media platforms such as Telegram, Signal, and Instagram. The group was reportedly involved in anti-national activities ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The domestic e-commerce market is expected to grow by more than 150 per cent within four years, driven by the addition of 150 million new digital shoppers and a doubling of per capita spending, according to a new report. According to the joint report by Google and Deloitte, the online business market is undergoing a major transformation and projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030 from about $90 billion at present -- a 177 per cent jump. The report also highlighted that a 220-million-strong Gen Z cohort is expected to account for 45 per cent of online spe ...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 >
Nellore: In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Sarvepalli TD MLA Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy launched a blistering attack on former chief minister and YSRC chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of hypocrisy, corruption, and political deceit. Somireddy remarked that those "who commit sins shouldn't preach morality," responding sharply to the former chief minister's recent press meet. He accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to distance himself from the fake liquor scam while claiming credit for unrelated projects such as the Google Data Centre initiative. "The man who d ...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 >
New Delhi [India], April 3: For millions of Indians travelling abroad each year, one of the first challenges after landing has nothing to do with immigration queues or luggage belts. It is the scramble for mobile connectivity -- navigating unfamiliar telecom stores, paying steep roaming charges, or going without data until hotel Wi-Fi becomes available. A rapidly maturing technology is now poised to make that experience obsolete. Also Read | Airline Seat Policy Rollback: Govt Suspends 60% Free Seat Selection on Flights After FIA and Akasa Air Raise Concerns. The travel eSIM -- a digital SIM ...Read More >
PNN Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a complete suite of SEO features under a single dashboard, simplifying accessibility for the users. It minimizes the handling of multiple subscriptions and brings workflow automation and data ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development in the global AI race, Aravind Srinivas-led Perplexity AI has surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT to take the top spot among free apps on the Apple App Store. The abrupt surge follows a strategic alliance with telecom operator Airtel, which now provides its customers with free access to the premium Perplexity Pro subscription, which costs Rs 17,000 a year. Access to several state-of-the-art AI models, such as GPT-4.1, Claude, Grok 4, and image generation tools, is made possible by Perplexity Pro. Additionally, it gives non-paying users ...Read More >
Bihar Gets Four Trains Today: Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat Express To Boost Connectivity- Check Routes, Other Details ITR 2025 Date Extended? The deadline for filing Income Tax Return is ending today. With the tax portal server facing last-minute rush, the portal reportedly crashed for users as they faced dificulty in filing their Income Tax Return. On social media, users expressed their anger urging the tax department to extend deadline. The outrage led to a trend on social media. Many CAs and individual taxpayers took to X to express their anger over Income Tax portal crash. The Income Tax d ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory addressing confusion and misinformation surrounding QR codes printed on its question papers, following recent incidents that went viral on social media, including one involving internet personality Orry. The advisory, released on April 2, 2026, comes days after students appearing for the Class 12 History examination on March 30 reported that scanning a QR code on the question paper led to search results linked to Orry, triggering widespread online reactions and memes. The videos of the students scanning the cod ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory clarifying the purpose of QR codes printed on question papers, saying they are not web links, according to officials. The advisory comes in the wake of recent incidents where QR codes in CBSE exams went viral on social media for reasons unrelated to the examination. "The QR codes printed on CBSE question papers are not intended to function as direct internet hyperlinks. These codes are part of internal systems for authentication, tracking, and examination integrity, and do not open as web links when ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple to USD 250 billion by 2030, up from the current USD 90 billion, driven by a surge in Gen Z shoppers, the rapid expansion of quick commerce, and artificial intelligence, according to a joint report by Google and Deloitte released on Tuesday. The report, titled 'The USD 250 Billion Commerce Frontier', states that the Indian digital economy will see the entry of 150 million new shoppers by the end of the decade. A massive 220-million-strong cohort of Gen Z consumers is expected to command 45 per cent of total online ...Read More >
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15: eSearch Logix has officially introduced its highly anticipated SEO platform, RanksPro. This all-in-one SEO toolkit is set to revolutionize how agencies, marketers, and businesses oversee and scale their SEO strategies. Also Read | iQOO Z10R Launch in India on July 24; Check Expected Specifications and Features. The experts at eSearch Logix kept their focus on precision engineering while crafting this efficient, user-friendly SEO tool. RanksPro combines a complete suite of SEO features under a single dashboard, simplifying accessibility for the users. I ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and paren ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's online shopping spree is about to go from impressive to unstoppable because when 150 million new digital shoppers join the party and Gen Z starts calling the shots, even the most ambitious targets start looking modest. According to the new Google and Deloitte report titled The $250 Billion Commerce Frontier, India's e-commerce market is projected to nearly triple from $90 billion today to $250 billion by 2030. This explosive growth will be driven by four key forces Inspired, Intelligent, Instant, and Immersive which together are expected to add $100 billion to the sector. The ...Read More >