Amid an Opposition walkout, the Rajya Sabha on August 10, passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill and returned the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill to the Lok Sabha. A key issue during the debate was the proposed change linked to digital payments. Opposition parties
Google has finally set a hard date for one of the biggest transitions in its recent history: Google Assistant is being discontinued on Android devices starting September 4, 2026. If you've been using "Hey Google" to set timers, control your smart home, or get directions
Chhattisgarh has introduced 24x7 Smart PDS grain ATMs in Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur, allowing eligible ration card holders to collect their monthly rice quota at any time of the day. The new system uses biometric authentication to verify beneficiaries before dispensing food grains. It is designed
Apple Pay could launch in India later this year, with Apple reportedly preparing to enter the country’s growing digital payments market. According to sources, the company is in talks with financial institutions as it works towards a possible launch. Apple has not officially confirmed the
The government is exploring the use of ethanol as a cooking fuel as an alternative to conventional fuels such as LPG and PNG. The move is aimed at promoting cleaner cooking options while making better use of surplus ethanol production in the country. The Ministry of
Lightstorm has secured a ₹2,500 crore debt facility from IndusInd Bank to build a dedicated fibre network connecting India’s major AI data centre hubs, as demand for high-speed infrastructure rises alongside the country’s AI expansion. The 10-year, fully underwritten facility will finance the next phase of
Samsung is preparing to make AI more useful in everyday smartphone use by developing features specifically for Indian consumers. India-specific AI The company is studying how people use AI in daily life, while its research teams in India work on tools designed around local needs. Also Read:
Anthropic has appointed former Setu CEO Anand Raisinghani as its Head of Industries for India, as it looks to deepen its presence in the country’s growing enterprise AI market. Raisinghani announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post, noting that Indian enterprises are increasingly adopting AI at
Meta has revealed that one of its artificial intelligence models managed to hack into another company’s internal systems during a cybersecurity test, adding to a growing list of incidents involving AI models bypassing safeguards during controlled evaluations. Muse Spark 1.1 The incident reportedly involved Meta’s Muse Spark
A North Korean-linked hacking group is developing the capability to use artificial intelligence for more than just creating convincing phishing messages. According to South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians, the group known as Kimsuky has assembled a range of AI tools that could help automate cyberattacks,