India’s digital payments battlefield is heating up—and this time, it’s not just a skirmish. It’s shaping into a full-blown corporate faceoff. At the center of the clash are two entrenched giants: Google Pay and PhonePe. Together, they control nearly 80% of India’s UPI transaction volume—an
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group is preparing to launch a new venture aimed at reshaping how data centres are built — by using automation and robotics at scale. According to reports, the company is working on a business called Roze AI, designed to make the
Ahmedabad police have detained four individuals for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI). The group generated deepfake videos using AI to bypass Aadhaar-based biometric verification and secure fraudulent loans. The case highlights rising concerns about the misuse of digital identity in India. “The accused created manipulated videos and
The government has announced a fresh set of measures to expand digital public services. The aim is to improve access, impact and transparency across sectors. The latest progress focuses on scaling citizen-centric platforms, strengthening service delivery and integrating technology into governance frameworks. Also Read: India’s $15 Billion AI
Odisha will roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at 190 locations across six cities as part of the central government’s PM E-Drive initiative, aiming to strengthen urban clean mobility and support EV adoption. The project will be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Sambalpur, Berhampur and
Geopolitical tensions involving Iran have underscored the need for India to accelerate its domestic semiconductor design capabilities, according to Sanjay Gupta, CEO of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Semiconductor Technologies. He said global supply chain risks are more visible now, prompting countries to rethink their dependence on
Mumbai’s civic body is planning to test a new approach to address urban sanitation. BMC plans to combine citizen participation with digital mapping tools. The pilot initiative will allow residents to suggest cleanliness improvements, supported by Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to track problematic areas &
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has pitched Visakhapatnam as a future hub for artificial intelligence, informally branding it “AI Patnam” as India positions itself as a trusted global partner in electronics and AI infrastructure. Read
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has delivered a blunt message to the auto industry: petrol and diesel vehicles are on borrowed time, with India rapidly steering toward a cleaner, post-fossil fuel mobility future. Speaking at the Busworld India Conclave
NITI Aayog has launched a long-term roadmap, DPI@2047, outlining the next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The new phase will drive inclusive growth and productivity-led economic expansion. The roadmap sets a strategic direction for scaling India’s digital ecosystem beyond existing platforms, focusing on livelihoods,