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Indrani Priyardarshini
Indrani Priyardarshini
Indrani Priyadarshini is a journalist with a passion for covering the latest developments in AI, technology, climate change, and government policies and reports. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to storytelling, she delivers compelling pieces that keep the audience well-informed. When not reporting, she enjoys photography, traveling, and participating in activities that support environmental sustainability
Blinkit Will Now Deliver Your Prescription Meds—Starting in Bengaluru
on July 31, 2025
Blinkit begins delivering prescription medicines in select Bengaluru areas and expands healthcare services with free online doctor consultations....
Google’s Parent Goes Big: $6 Bn Vizag Data Centre Plan Unveiled
on July 31, 2025
Alphabet to invest $6 Bn in Visakhapatnam for its largest Asian data centre, powered by $2 Bn in renewable energy....
Tesla’s Next Stop: Delhi! Second Showroom Almost Ready at Aerocity
on July 31, 2025
Tesla is opening its second India showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity, after launching Model Y and pan-India registrations....
No Helmet, No Petrol: Indore’s Bold Road Safety Push from August 1
on July 31, 2025
Indore tightens road safety norms—no helmet means no petrol at the pump from August 1....
Meta’s Smartwatch Surprise: A Camera on Your Wrist the Next Big Thing?
on July 30, 2025
Meta may launch a new AI- and XR-focused smartwatch with dual cameras & detachable design at its September Connect event....
Approved! Starlink Can Operate in India, But There’s a Twist
on July 30, 2025
Starlink receives final approval in India but faces a 2 million-user cap and cost concerns for its rural rollout....
Parliament Pulls Up MeitY Over Rs 1,574 Cr Unspent PLI Funds
on July 30, 2025
MeitY surrendered Rs 1,574 crore in PLI funds for FY24. Parliament questions underutilisation and demands accountability....
Google Wants to Transform Indian Newsrooms with AI—Here’s the Plan
on July 29, 2025
Google joins hands with IIMC to bring AI-powered innovation to Indian newsrooms and classrooms through a unique training initiative....
India Surpasses China to Become Top Smartphone Exporter to the U.S.
on July 29, 2025
India has, for the first time, overtaken China to become the largest smartphone exporter to the United States....
BSNL Gets a Government Jolt: Scindia Pushes ‘Revenue-First’, ‘Customer-First’ Strategy
on July 29, 2025
BSNL gets a major push from the government to revamp service, focus on revenue, and lead India's telecom transformation....
UPI Transactions Under Threat? Here’s What RBI Said
on July 28, 2025
The RBI governor hints at possible UPI charges in the future due to rising infrastructure costs and sustainability concerns....
Elon Musk’s Latest Power Move? Letting Samsung Build Tesla’s Brain
on July 28, 2025
Samsung has secured a $16.5 billion deal to manufacture Tesla's next-generation AI6 chips, as confirmed by Elon Musk....
Say Goodbye to Developers—Google's AI Creates Apps Simply From Your Words!
on July 28, 2025
Google's latest AI tool, Opal, turns your app ideas into real web apps—no coding required....
Chip by Chip, India Builds Its Tech Independence
on July 27, 2025
India accelerates its semiconductor dream with indigenous 3 nm chip design and a massive talent-building push....
Shopping Reimagined: Google Adds AI ‘Try-On’ Feature
on July 25, 2025
Google’s AI can now help you see how clothes look on you—before you ever buy them....
Satellites Just Got Smarter: Viasat Unveils IoT Nano to Power Remote Connectivity
on July 25, 2025
Viasat debuts IoT Nano, a low-power satellite IoT service to deliver smart, low-cost connectivity in remote areas....
India’s $10Bn Electronics Problem Meets Its AI Fix—All Thanks to Elecxtra
on July 25, 2025
Elecxtra launches India’s first AI-driven B2B platform to monetise surplus electronic components and cut procurement delays....
History Rewritten: Google’s AI Brings Faded Roman Texts Back to Life
on July 25, 2025
A groundbreaking AI model is helping historians decode fragmented Latin inscriptions, breathing new life into ancient Roman history....
India’s Defence Tech Gets a Student-Driven Boost—Meet the Startup Behind It
on July 24, 2025
Two engineering students launched a defence-tech startup and began supplying combat-ready drones to the Indian Army—within just two months....
UPI Goes Global: Now Make Payments in the US, China with PayPal World
on July 23, 2025
In a game-changing move for digital payments, PayPal teams up with NPCI to launch 'PayPal World'—allowing UPI users in India...
What’s Threatening India’s Cities? The Answer Comes With a $2.4 Trillion Price Tag
on July 23, 2025
India must invest $2.4 trillion by 2050 to protect cities from climate risks, says the World Bank. Losses may hit...
Amazon's Latest Bet on AI Is a Talking Wristband Startup
on July 23, 2025
Amazon is set to acquire Bee, a startup behind a $49 AI wristband that listens, learns, and organises your life....
Starlink’s Next-Gen Satellites Promise Mind-Blowing Speeds
on July 21, 2025
Starlink's powerful new satellites could revolutionise rural internet in India—but pricing and rollout remain key....
Made in India Chip Coming Soon: Big Tech Leap in 2025
on July 21, 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms India's first made-in-India semiconductor chip to debut in 2025....
Kerala HC Bans AI in Judicial Reasoning: First-of-Its-Kind Policy Unveiled
on July 21, 2025
The Kerala High Court becomes the first in the country to issue a policy restricting AI use in judicial functions,...
JioPC Turns TV into Cloud-Powered Desktop: Here’s What You Need to Know
on July 17, 2025
JioPC turns your television into a full-fledged desktop using just a Jio set-top box—no laptop needed....
Airtel Customers Just Got Perplexity Pro for Free—Here’s How
on July 17, 2025
Airtel teams up with Perplexity to bring pro-level AI access, worth ₹17,000, to its entire customer base for free....
Electric Dreams, Sluggish Reality: India’s EV Growth Trails Expectations
on July 17, 2025
Despite the clean mobility push, India’s EV adoption may remain underwhelming by 2028....
OpenAI Quietly Adds Google Cloud to Its Inner Circle
on July 17, 2025
After months of quiet discussions, OpenAI is now officially partnered with Google Cloud, signalling a shift in its AI infrastructure...
YouTube Just Dropped a Game-Changer for Indian Creators- the Hype Tool
on July 16, 2025
YouTube introduces 'Hype' in India to help small creators gain visibility and rank higher through a new engagement tool....
Samsung Galaxy Users: One Setting Could Save You From Losing Everything
on July 16, 2025
Samsung rolls out advanced anti-theft tools in the One UI 7 update for Galaxy phones. Here's how to enable new...
Perplexity Offers Pro Tools to Students for Free – Here’s How
on July 16, 2025
Students in 190 countries can now explore Perplexity’s premium AI features—completely free for up to two years....
Meta's AI Power Grab: A Data Centre Bigger Than Manhattan?
on July 15, 2025
Meta doubles down on AI dominance with mega data centres—at the cost of millions of homes' worth of energy....
₹25,000 Cr, Two Cities, One Mission: Andhra’s Space Dream Takes Off
on July 15, 2025
AP unveils Space Policy 4.0, aiming for a ₹25,000 crore investment through twin space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati....
Tesla Finally Lands in India—But at Twice the US Price?
on July 15, 2025
Tesla enters the Indian market with a Mumbai showroom and the imported Model Y, but import duties push up prices...
Chatbots in Therapy? Stanford Researchers Say ‘Not So Fast’
on July 15, 2025
AI therapy tools may appear helpful, but new research says they might be doing more harm than good....
Can Grok-4 Really Outsmart the Internet? Elon Musk Thinks So
on July 14, 2025
Elon Musk's Grok-4 AI claims to solve PhD-level problems with no help from books or the internet—can it really outthink...
Kerala Ignites India’s New Space Frontier with KSPACE Expansion
on July 14, 2025
Thiruvananthapuram is fast becoming India’s next big space destination....
Kerala’s Tech Skyline Rises: Lulu IT Twin Towers Open in Kochi
on July 14, 2025
Kochi’s IT ecosystem gets a major boost with the launch of Lulu IT Twin Towers, the largest IT facility in...
Nvidia Plans AI Chip Launch for China in 2025
on July 12, 2025
Despite mounting US restrictions, Nvidia appears to be crafting a compliant AI chip to re-enter China’s competitive market....
Tesla’s Big India Debut: Just a Showroom, No Factory (Yet)
on July 11, 2025
Tesla takes its first step into India’s EV market with an experience centre in Mumbai, leaving manufacturing off the table....
Siemens and Microsoft Power Next-Gen Smart Buildings with Open IoT
on July 10, 2025
Smart Buildings, Smarter Future: Siemens & Microsoft Crack the IoT Code...
Japan’s Record Internet Speed Makes Your Wi-Fi Look Ancient
on July 10, 2025
Japan's NICT scientists set a stunning 402 Tbps internet speed record—on ordinary fibre optic cables....
Kerala’s Tech Revolution: Why a Tiny Village is Now Home to AI Innovations
on July 10, 2025
Zoho’s new AI and robotics centre in rural Kerala sparks conversations about reshaping India’s tech growth beyond big cities....
India Opens Sky for Musk’s Starlink
on July 10, 2025
Starlink has cleared India’s final regulatory hurdle, setting the stage for commercial satellite internet rollout....
China’s Enormous Inflatable Dome: A Solution to Urban Construction Nuisance
on July 9, 2025
China builds a massive inflatable dome over a construction site, changing the way cities handle dust and noise pollution....
AI Meets Governance: Kalaa Setu Challenge Wants Startups to Power India’s Real-Time Content Boom
on July 8, 2025
AI startups are invited to build scalable tools for text-to-audio, video, and graphics content generation in Indian languages; apply by...
Rural India’s Silent Crisis: AI Uncovers Severe Air Pollution in Villages
on July 8, 2025
AI-powered sensors uncover a hidden air pollution crisis in rural India, exposing toxic levels once thought urban-only....
Did ChatGPT Just Become Your Study Buddy? Meet the Surprise ‘Study Together’ Mode
on July 8, 2025
ChatGPT’s mysterious new mode might just redefine what learning with AI looks like....
$20K Electric Pickup? Not Anymore— Slate Auto Revises Price Pitch After Trump Tax Bill
on July 6, 2025
Slate Auto's dream of delivering a budget-friendly electric pickup hits a speed bump as US tax credits disappear....
TSMC Puts Japan on Hold, Shifts Focus to US Amid Tariff Fears
on July 4, 2025
In a surprising shift, Taiwan’s TSMC delays its Japan chip plant to focus on US operations amid tariff concerns....
HARMAN & ORBCOMM Team Up to Revolutionise Asset Intelligence
on July 3, 2025
A powerful new collaboration between HARMAN and ORBCOMM promises smarter, AI-driven tracking solutions across global supply chains....
What’s Cooking in Zoho’s R&D Lab? Robotics, AI, and a Startup Powerhouse
on July 3, 2025
Zoho accelerates its robotics vision with the Asimov acquisition and deep tech collaborations....
When AI Sounds Like a Doctor—But Lies Like a Scammer
on July 2, 2025
Study Reveals: Your Favorite Chatbot Might Be a Health Misinformation Machine...
What Do 70% of Startups Know That You Don’t?- The Creator-AI Combo magic
on July 2, 2025
Meta reported that startups in India are leaning heavily on AI and creators to scale smarter and faster....
Small Cities, Big Dreams: Tier-2 Cities to Power India's Half of All Start-ups by 2035
on July 2, 2025
The TiE report says over 50% of Indian start-ups will come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities by 2035, creating 50...
Samsung’s Vision Gets Clearer with Project Moohan—Apple and Meta, Watch Out!
on July 1, 2025
Samsung’s Project Moohan, built with Google and Qualcomm, marks Android’s bold entry into high-end XR, challenging Apple and Meta....
Telangana to Build India’s First AI Digital Public Infra
on July 1, 2025
Telangana is set to launch India’s first state-driven digital public infrastructure for AI, outpacing even the Centre’s AI push....
Apple’s AI Struggles Could Hand Siri to ChatGPT or Claude
on July 1, 2025
Faced with AI setbacks, Apple is considering handing over Siri’s core intelligence to external partners like OpenAI or Anthropic....
The AI Deception Era Has Begun — And No One Knows How to Stop It
on June 30, 2025
Advanced AI models are now lying, scheming, and even threatening their developers — and researchers aren't sure why....
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Foldables, a Surprise Tease, and a Delay?
on June 30, 2025
Samsung is showing off its next big foldable innovation—but you’ll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands...
Move Over Meta: Xiaomi's AI Glasses Just Stole the Spotlight
on June 30, 2025
Xiaomi's latest smart glasses blend augmented reality with AI-powered features like live translation, 2K video, and object recognition....
UPI Transactions to Get Slower But Safer? Govt Working on Real-Time Fraud Detection
on June 28, 2025
The government is working with UPI platforms to introduce real-time fraud detection—even if it slightly delays your transactions....
Google’s Doppl Turns Screenshots Into AI-Powered Try On Videos— See It, Snap It, Wear It!
on June 27, 2025
Google’s new fashion-tech app, Doppl, lets you try on outfits instantly—just by uploading a photo or screenshot....
India’s Homegrown Drone Hero Just Scored a $100M Boost—Here’s Why That Matters
on June 27, 2025
India’s Raphe mPhibr raises $100 million in a major funding round, accelerating its R&D, production, and global ambitions amid booming...
AI in WhatsApp? Yes. Reading Your Chats? Not Exactly—Here’s How It Works
on June 26, 2025
WhatsApp’s new AI tool can catch you up on unread messages—without ever reading them itself....
Perplexity May Be Apple’s Biggest AI Bet Yet—Here’s Why It Matters
on June 24, 2025
Perplexity’s real-time AI search has Apple thinking big....
GPT Rival? India Gets Gemini‑Powered Chatty Search
on June 24, 2025
Google rolls out AI Mode to Indian users, offering chat-style search with advanced voice and image support....
Gemini Learns a New Trick: Song Identification Comes to Android
on June 23, 2025
Google Gemini can now identify songs, but the experience feels like a step back compared to its predecessor, Assistant....
Buzzing Into Battle: China’s Micro Drone Raises Global Eyebrows
on June 23, 2025
Can a buzzing mosquito be your next battlefield threat?...
Goa Launches GCC & AI Hub to Boost Startup Ecosystem
on June 23, 2025
Goa’s Quiet Transformation: From Sunsets to Startups...
Krutrim Makes Move: Acquires BharatSah’AI’yak to Power AI for Public Services
on June 20, 2025
Krutrim’s latest acquisition signals a bold push to bring AI closer to India’s public sector and citizen services....
Amazon to Spend Big in India—What’s Behind the Rs 2,000 Cr Plan?
on June 20, 2025
Amazon is set to upgrade its India operations in 2025 with a Rs 2,000 crore investment in tech, logistics, and...
OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Brain Boost with Record Mode
on June 19, 2025
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT a memory—literally—so your AI can remember, recall, and adapt like never before....
Microsoft–OpenAI Alliance in Limbo Amid Profit Push
on June 19, 2025
Microsoft's AI alliance with OpenAI hangs in the balance as tensions mount over the startup’s shift to a for-profit model....
Apple Eyes AI to Supercharge Chip Design
on June 19, 2025
Apple is embracing Gen AI to supercharge custom chip design, doubling down with bold moves and zero contingency plans....
Google Acts on AI Deepfake Surge in India—Here’s What It’s Doing
on June 18, 2025
Google steps up its AI safety game in India with a new charter to fight fraud, deepfakes, and online threats....
Meta x Prada? Fashion Meets AI in Upcoming Smart Glasses
on June 18, 2025
Meta is reportedly teaming up with fashion powerhouse Prada to craft its next pair of AI smart glasses....
Would You Buy a Trump Phone? Because It’s Here — and It's Flashy
on June 17, 2025
Trump's New Phone Brand Promises Gold, Glory, and Global Texting....
Razorpay Bets $30M on the UPI App POP - Nobody Saw That Coming
on June 17, 2025
Razorpay doubles down on India's digital commerce boom by acquiring a majority stake in UPI-focused rewards app POP....
Tata’s Rs 91,000 Crore Tech Bet Could Turn Dholera Into India’s Silicon Valley
on June 16, 2025
Tata’s massive chip plant in Dholera is not just making semiconductors—it's helping build a whole tech-driven ecosystem....
Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Tricks Monkey Into Seeing Things
on June 16, 2025
Elon Musk’s Neuralink demonstrates a brain implant that tricks a monkey’s brain into seeing what isn’t there—opening doors to future...
Who Saw That Coming? Meta Taps Ads Chief Arun Srinivas as India Head
on June 16, 2025
Meta has promoted its India ads lead, Arun Srinivas, to succeed as the Managing Director and Head of Meta India,...
Siri Ghosted WWDC 2025 — But Apple Dropped These AI Bombshells Instead
on June 13, 2025
Apple Just Gave AI a Quiet Makeover — And You Probably Missed It...
NVIDIA to Build Europe’s First Industrial AI Cloud to Power Future Factories
on June 13, 2025
NVIDIA is bringing a new era of AI-powered manufacturing to Europe with the launch of its industrial AI cloud in...
Delivery Bots Just Got Smarter—Thanks to $80M Boost and OpenAI Partnership
on June 12, 2025
Coco Robotics is reshaping last-mile delivery with zero-emission bots and fresh funding from OpenAI....
The Future of AI Is Tiny? This Startup Just Raised $215 Million
on June 12, 2025
Multiverse Computing’s €189M raise puts the spotlight on CompactifAI, its quantum-inspired tech compressing massive AI models....
Apple Is Making Your iPhone a Digital Babysitter—Here’s How
on June 12, 2025
WWDC 2025: Apple to Empower Parents with New Child Safety Tools Across Its Ecosystem...
Mizoram Joins the Railway Map After Years of Waiting
on June 11, 2025
After decades of anticipation, Aizawl’s railway dream has finally reached the station of reality....
BCG Report: India’s AI Market to Cross $17 Billion by 2027
on June 11, 2025
India’s AI market is racing ahead with a $17 billion target, fuelled by digital innovation, infrastructure, and world-class talent....
Qualcomm’s $2.4B Power Move: What Alphawave Brings to the Table
on June 11, 2025
Qualcomm doubles down on data centre ambitions with the Alphawave Semi acquisition, blending custom CPUs, NPUs, and connectivity....
FirstClub Unveils India’s First “Clean‑Label” Grocery App in Bengaluru
on June 10, 2025
A Bengaluru startup is redefining how healthy food should be delivered....
Apple’s WWDC 2025 Shakes Up Every Screen You Own
on June 10, 2025
Missed Apple’s WWDC 2025 Keynote? Here’s Everything You Need to Know...
Xbox Goes Portable with Ally – Here’s What We Know
on June 10, 2025
Microsoft steps into the handheld gaming arena with Xbox Ally, offering console-quality play in the palm of your hand....
Tata & BEL Join Forces—Is India Ready to Make Its Own Chips?
on June 9, 2025
Tata Electronics and BEL join hands under a landmark MoU to drive indigenous development in India’s semiconductor and advanced electronics...
Apple's WWDC 2025 May Unveil 'Liquid Glass' Interface for iOS and macOS
on June 9, 2025
A bold new visual shift for iOS and macOS? Apple May Reveal ‘Liquid Glass’ Interface at WWDC 2025....
Location Made Smarter: India Post Launches Digipin for Digital Addressing
on June 9, 2025
India Post has launched Digipin, a GPS-based digital addressing system intended to transform how addresses are identified across India....
Ryan Roslansky Now Heads Microsoft Office—And LinkedIn
on June 7, 2025
Microsoft expands LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky's role to lead its Office division, integrating AI across productivity tools....
Apple Deepens India Shift: Tata to Handle Repairs and Manufacturing
on June 6, 2025
Tata Group will now manage Apple’s repair operations and manufacturing in India, marking a strategic shift in Apple's supply chain....
What’s OpenAI Doing in India? Launching a Game-Changing Academy
on June 6, 2025
OpenAI has chosen India for the global debut of its educational academy, rolling out a nationwide initiative to expand AI...