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Kumar Harshit
Kumar Harshit
Kumar HarshitKumar Harshit serves as a correspondent for Convergence India, where he does digital publication tasks, including news articles and both long- and short-format content. His coverage spans various sectors, including telecommunications, information technology, and artificial intelligence, among others. With a strong aptitude for in-depth analysis, he excels at articulating key events and developments within the industry.
AI-Powered Web Browser Launches in Beta Mode—Is This the Future of Web Browsing?
on June 13, 2025
Diva, the AI-centered web browser, can draw up to 7 days of past data to deliver the most contextual and...
NPCI and IDRBT Sign MoU to Jointly Develop Training Programmes Enabling Payment Security and Cyber Resilience
on June 13, 2025
The collaboration between NPCI and IDRBT will jointly develop an exclusive NPCI-certified payment security certification programme....
India’s FinTech Major Cred Raises USD 72 Million at 45 Percent Lower Valuation of USD 3.5 Billion
on June 12, 2025
Cred has raised around ₹354 crore from GIC, ₹74 crore from RTP Global, and ₹162 crore from QED Ventures, among...
Sony Moves Bombay HC, Opposing Tribunal Stay on Disconnection Issued to Tata Play Over Rs 128 Cr Fee Dispute
on June 12, 2025
The homegrown DTH has already reported a 44 percent increase in losses to reach Rs 510 crore in 2024-25, with...
Government Plans to Deploy Multilingual AI-Powered Solutions Across Public-Facing Railway Platforms
on June 11, 2025
Under the agreement, Bhashini and CRIS would jointly develop AI-powered multilingual solutions to be deployed across key public-facing railway platforms....
Samsung’s AI Fridge Gets Smarter With a New Voice ID Update for a More Personalized Experience
on June 11, 2025
The new Voice ID feature enables users to interact with their appliance without account switching, as the system automatically identifies...
OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Voice With Human-like Speech and Live Translation
on June 10, 2025
ChatGPT's voice mode has been equipped to speak naturally with expressiveness for certain emotions, including empathy and sarcasm....
Ericsson Secures Multi-year Managed Services Deal With Bharti Airtel
on June 9, 2025
Under the agreement, Ericsson will enable intent-based operations for various network requirements served by Bharti Airtel, including 4G, 5G, network...
Sarvam Translate Unlocks Paragraph-Level AI-Powered Translation in 22 Indian Languages, From Bengali to Sanskrit
on June 9, 2025
The Sarvam Translate model can translate across formats, including textbooks, HTML webpages, digital images, or even LaTeX documents....
Google’s Gemini Can Now Handle Meeting Reminders As Google Rolls Out “Scheduled Actions”
on June 9, 2025
The Scheduled Actions feature is now available to Gemini app users with an active Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription, as...
PhonePe to Bring UPI to Keypad Phones, After Acquiring Gupshup’s GSPay Technology
on June 6, 2025
PhonePe’s initiative makes bridging and digital inclusion a seamless and near dream, also pushing the boundaries of India’s fintech landscape....
TRAI Holds Firm on Latest Satcom Regulations; Government to Take the Final Call
on June 6, 2025
TRAI claims that its suggestions intend to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban areas, while the issue of...
Global Data Centers Driving AI Witness 12% Annual Energy Use Growth Since 2017: ITU
on June 5, 2025
As per the report, operational emissions from four leading AI-focused companies have risen by an average of 150 percent since...
Telcos and Satcom Companies Lock Horns Over TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Pricing Recommendations
on June 5, 2025
TRAI’s plan to raise the satcom spectrum fee to 4% of AGR, up from 1%, plus a ₹500 yearly charge...
Panasonic Debuts Gen-AI-Powered “OmniFlow,” Enabling Any-to-Any Generation Between Text, Image, and Audio
on June 4, 2025
OmniFlow, the any-to-any Gen AI technology, is one of a kind and will be presented at the CVPR 2025 from...
Witness India’s Digital Stride: UPI Transactions Hit ₹25.14 Lakh Crore in May, Up 23% YoY
on June 4, 2025
Out of the Rs 25.14 lakh crore amount, 72 percent of the amount went to P2P (peer-to-peer), while 28 percent...
“AI Demands International Cooperation- It Crosses All Borders”: Deep Mind’s Demis Hassabis
on June 4, 2025
Demis Hassabis, the Nobel Prize Winner, called for the world to develop smart and adaptable regulations, making it easy to...
“India Stands in Consensus to Advance Collaboration Across the Vital Pillars of Our Digital Future”: Chandra Sekhkar Pemmasani
on June 3, 2025
The 1st BRICS communications ministers' meeting held at Brasilia received full support from the Indian delegation on issues like connectivity,...
IEPFA and SEBI Organize First “Niveshak Shivir” in Pune to Empower Investors and Resolve Unclaimed Dividends
on June 2, 2025
The event was aided by the launch of a special investor guide brochure developed by NSDL titled “Investor Guide to...
AI’s Power Hunger Could Outpace Bitcoin Mining, Researchers Warn
on June 2, 2025
As AI models become more efficient, their energy consumption is set to rise, simply because of more usage....
Razorpay Shifts Domicile From US to India, Eyes IPO by FY 2028
on May 30, 2025
Razorpay began the process of reverse-flipping back in 2023 and now expects its IPO by 2028....
Government Engages E-commerce Firms on Rising Incidents of Dark Patterns to Strengthen Consumer Protection
on May 29, 2025
The government indicated practices like design elements preferred on websites that coerce the users to make wrong decisions, among other...
Perplexity Debuts News Alerts on WhatsApp at User-set Timing- First Move Towards Personalising AI
on May 29, 2025
The new feature of Perplexity Whatsapp Chatbot delivers a list of curated news to the user at a pre-fixed time...
BSNL Posts ₹280 Cr Profit in Q4, Marks Second Quarter in a Row of Gains
on May 28, 2025
Not just profits increased; the company also reported a decline in losses, amounting to ₹2,247 crore in FY-25....
Airtel Makes OTT Cheaper and Easier To Access—Is This the Future of Streaming in India?
on May 28, 2025
Airtel’s new plans provide access to 25+ leading OTTs, including Netflix, JioHotstar, Zee5, and Xstream Play Premium, starting at ₹279....
Paytm CEO and Union Minister Piyush Goyal Take-up UPI, ONDC Strategy, and Fintech Ecosystem Goals in the Latest Meet
on May 28, 2025
The meeting between the Union minister and the CEO focused on taking India’s Fintech and E-commerce sector to a global...
AI to Take Over 68% of Customer Support Tasks by 2028—What It Means for Businesses
on May 27, 2025
The survey revealed that a remarkable 99% of respondents stated that it’s important for technology partners to demonstrate robust governance...
Can Android XR by Google Transform the Way Users Interact With AR Glasses?
on May 27, 2025
Google plans to integrate its flagship foundational AI model into the Android XR to facilitate real-life use cases, including navigation...
India’s Startup Scene Gains Momentum as Groww Confidentially Files for IPO, Aiming to Raise Up to USD 1 Billion
on May 27, 2025
Groww had reported a 17% year-on-year increase in consolidated operating profit, rising to ₹535 crore for the financial year ended...
Amazon Introduces AI Audio Summaries, Signaling a New Approach to Customer Engagement in E-Commerce
on May 26, 2025
The AI-powered audio-based summaries would allow the users to understand the product better through reviews, details, etc....
SMEs, Don’t Miss This Fintech's Breakthrough That Could Transform Your Business
on May 26, 2025
Getepay aims to grow its user base from 1.5 million to a staggering 10 million SMEs across the sectors, post...
Government to Set Up Satcom Monitoring Facility with Over Rs 900 Crore Budget Outlay
on May 26, 2025
The Satcom Monitoring system has already been approved with a budget outlay of 930 crore to monitor and enable seamless...
Supreme Court Affirms Broadcasters’ Liability for State Luxury Tax, in Addition to Central Service Tax
on May 23, 2025
Calling the earlier judgment of the Kerala High Court incorrect, the apex court justified the levying of entertainment tax by...
TRAI Proposes Embedding Digital Connectivity Into All Future Infrastructure Projects to Ensure Robust Connectivity
on May 23, 2025
The regulatory authority suggests amending the National Building Code of India to incorporate provisions regarding mandating Digital Connectivity Infrastructure....
MobiKwik Lands in a Net Loss of Rs 55 Crore as against Rs 52.3 Crore in December
on May 22, 2025
Mobikwik's overall gross merchandise value grew to ₹115,900 crore from ₹38,200 crore in the same period last year, driven by...
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator—Enabling Businesses to Facilitate a Safety Shield for Digital Payments
on May 22, 2025
In the age of rising digital payments, the Fraud Risk Indicator is a necessary shield against the prevailing misuse of...
Tata Play Revises Packs, Excludes Sony Network Amid Standoff
on May 21, 2025
Industry experts say distribution platforms frequently use tactics like removing channels from subscription packages as leverage during negotiations....
Capex Constraints May Hold Back Vodafone Idea as Jio and Airtel Lead Growth Over Next 2–3 Years, Analysts Predict
on May 21, 2025
As per the analysts and market indicators, a tariff hike is just around the corner, happening any sooner this year...
Google Disrupts E-commerce With AI: Real-time Pricing Insights and Virtual Product Trials Drive Value for Buyers and Sellers
on May 21, 2025
The AI-enabled innovations by Google enable automatic price tracking and further agentic checkout, enabling a streamlined process to make online...
"I am very confident that this rollout on the satellite network will probably be the fastest in the world": Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia
on May 21, 2025
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, the telecom Minister of India, applauds India’s telecom growth and commends operators for their role in the...
Rural Odisha Students to Present AI Spice Blender, Helium Balloon Satellite at AI Summit in Texas
on May 20, 2025
The students will be in Texas to take part in the Global Junicorn and AI Summit 2025 on May 29-30...
Airtel Partners With Google to Offer Google One Subscription to Its Postpaid and Wi-Fi Customers
on May 20, 2025
The facility will be available to postpaid and Wi-Fi users of Airtel for free for 6 months, which can be...
Govt Allows Use of Non-personal Aadhaar Data for Research and Public Welfare Projects
on May 20, 2025
Sharing of non-personal Aadhaar data would usher in new paradigms in India's data-driven digital governance initiatives....
Decoding Operation SINDOOR: How AI is Shaping India’s Military Strength?
on May 20, 2025
Akashteer, India’s next-gen AI-powered air defense system, is redefining drone warfare with real-time target interception and AI-powered autonomous precision....
Paytm Rolls Out ‘Hide Payment’ Feature for Enhanced Transaction Privacy and User Control
on May 19, 2025
Paytm's new functionality has been designed to meet user demand for discreet payment management....
DPIIT Partners With Global Energy Alliance to Launch Climate-Tech Innovation Challenge for Startups With $500,000 Prize Pool
on May 19, 2025
The collaboration aims to empower climate-tech startups by providing access to funding, expert mentorship, pilot project opportunities, and market connections....
IPO-bound Groww to Acquire Wealthtech Startup Fisdom; Fintech Sector Sees Another Major Listing This Year
on May 19, 2025
Groww is expected to acquire Fisdom in an all-cash deal for somewhere between $140 million and $160 million....
Government Set to Unveil New Telecom Policy— What’s in It for Businesses?
on May 19, 2025
The new telecom policy aims to push jobs in emerging sectors like AI, 6G, quantum communications, etc....
187 DPIIT-Recognized Startups Get Tax Exemption— Find Out How to Apply for Yours
on May 16, 2025
The startups selected under the scheme are eligible for a 100% income tax exemption on profits for any three consecutive...
Telcos May Benefit As DoT Mulls Easing Authorization Norms Under TRAI's Draft Spectrum Rules
on May 16, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has agreed to relax the authorization norms under the draft spectrum allocation rules, while wanting...
Worried About Data Leaks? Android Enterprise Secures What Matters Most
on May 15, 2025
Device Trust from Android Enterprise offers an integrated system equipped to take real-time actions and protect critical enterprise data....
What PayPal’s Partnership with Perplexity Means for the Future of Digital Commerce
on May 15, 2025
With 430 M+ active accounts in nearly 200 markets, PayPal offers a powerful launchpad for Perplexity’s global commerce tools....
Amazon Prime Video Introduces In-Show Ads with Optional Paid Ad-Free Plan
on May 14, 2025
Users who wish to enjoy an ad-free experience on Prime Video will have to opt for an additional ad-free plan...
Breakthrough in Startup Funding as Government Expands the Credit Guarantee Scheme
on May 14, 2025
CGSS expands the mandate for startups to avail guarantee cover per borrower of credits up to 20 crores, also bringing...
Perplexity’s Comet Browser to Take on Google Chrome, CEO Confirms Launch Date
on May 14, 2025
Through Comet, Perplexity is trying to simplify the idea of an agentic browser in contrast to an agentic OS, which...
How Prepared Are Indian Companies Against Cyber Threats? Cisco’s Readiness Index Reveals Surprising Insights
on May 13, 2025
The Cisco Cybersecurity Index 2025 underlines that only 4% of organizations have achieved a mature level of cybersecurity readiness—an increase...
Meet Toonsutra, the AI-driven Indian Comic App Innovating With Google’s AI Futures Fund
on May 13, 2025
Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model is not only helping Toonsutra in optimization and efficiency but also enabling them to deliver...
Discover How C-DoT’s Collaboration With Synergy Quantum Is Set to Redefine the Telecom Industry
on May 13, 2025
The technology is set to help the Indian telecom industry achieve state-of-the-art cybersecurity, coupled with flexible and customized deployment opportunities....
How Long Will the Government Take to Allocate New Satcom Spectrums As TRAI Finalized Its Recommendations?
on May 12, 2025
DoT plans to roll out the rules and regulations regarding satcom spectrum allocations in a couple of months to streamline...
Are You Curious About What Telcos Will Pay for Satcom Spectrum? TRAI Outlines Its Recommendations
on May 11, 2025
TRAI has proposed charging telcos nearly 4% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for Satcom spectrum services, along with an...
Stripe Unveils the First AI Foundation Model for Payments — Will It Redefine Fintech?
on May 9, 2025
The AI foundational model led to an unprecedented 64 percent increase in attack detection rates....
How DPIIT and Häfele’s Collaboration Can Transform India’s Manufacturing Landscape
on May 9, 2025
Hafele plans to invest around USD 2.5 million in an Indian appliance manufacturing startup, along with boosting the space with...
How is Google, in collaboration with ISTA, using AI innovations to map the brain?
on May 8, 2025
The LICCON method, derived by Google, would help the researchers to map the brain identically without disturbing any element....
Kaspersky Exposes Chilling Lazarus Cyberattack on South Korea — Here’s Why It Matters
on May 8, 2025
The Lazarus Group exploited Innorix, the South Korean file transfer software, to target at least 5-6 companies across sectors like...
“We Are on the Verge of Profitability”: Vijay Shekhar Sharma — Are Brighter Days Ahead for Paytm?
on May 8, 2025
One 97 Communications, owner of Paytm, posts an operational profit of ₹81 crore for the March quarter, excluding ESOP costs,...
Indian Government Urges Telcos to Maintain Uninterrupted Network Connectivity Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions
on May 8, 2025
The government aims to ensure timely communication and the right messaging among the citizens, riding fast over the telecom infrastructure...
OpenAI Launches 'OpenAI for Countries' to Deliver Customized ChatGPT and Local Data Centers to Nations
on May 7, 2025
OpenAI vows to launch ten projects in partnership with individual countries or regions as part of the initial phase of...
Does OpenAI’s Latest Announcement on Structure Signal a Shift Toward Big Tech-Style Structure?
on May 7, 2025
OpenAI, the company, feels that a public benefit structure would lead it to achieve its mission of delivering AGI to...
Are Meta’s AI Training Guidelines—Permitting Flirty but Non-sexual Prompts—Good Enough?
on May 7, 2025
Meta’s new AI training manual reveals major loopholes, including tolerance for profanity and blurred boundaries around sexual prompts....
"Every tower we raise, every byte we transmit, brings 1.4 billion people closer to opportunity”: Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia at Bharat Telecom 2025
on May 7, 2025
Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights the efforts of India’s telecom sector in expanding 4G and 5G and facilitating a digital-ready nation...
Why Sam Altman's Startup-World App, Was Banned in Hong Kong and Brazil Even Before Launch
on May 5, 2025
The World app is currently used by around 26 million people across the globe, and the company plans to expand...
How the Fintech-Focused VC QED's $300 Million Investment Can Reshape India's Fintech Sector
on May 5, 2025
QED has already deployed around $220 million across Asia, making great bets on several Indian startups....
Declining Important Calls, Mistaking Them for Spam? Airtel Has the Solution
on May 5, 2025
Bharti Airtel comes up with a Business Name Display feature to facilitate businesses’ names on the receiver's screen while an...
See How Reliance Jio’s Plan to Deploy Locally Made 5G Small Cell Sites Will Boost Self-Reliance and Cut Costs
on May 5, 2025
Reliance Jio is all set to gain an advantage over other telcos through cost efficiency and superior 5G network coverage...
Your Favorite App, Skype, Is Retiring Tomorrow—Here's Why
on May 4, 2025
Skype has become outdated in an era defined by newer platforms and enterprise-focused tools....
Apple Plans to Source the Majority of iPhones Sold in the US from India in the June Quarter: Tim Cook, Apple CEO’s Big Announcement
on May 2, 2025
The company estimates that the tariffs' impact to cost a $900 million increase in costs in the June quarter....
Perplexity WhatsApp Restored After Hours of Outage, CEO Reacts on X
on May 2, 2025
The Perplexity services on WhatsApp faced disruption around 6 hours ago, which forced the company to take its services down...
India poised to emerge among the top five global entertainment destinations by 2030
on May 1, 2025
The live events segment is witnessing rapid growth potential in India, contributing an additional Rs 13 billion in revenue in...
“AI will create new jobs, eliminate some, and transform all.” — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang Drops Key Insights on AI’s Impact
on May 1, 2025
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, highlights the impact of AI on the workforce and the untapped manufacturing potential of...
Inside Samsung and GSMA’s Plan to Transform Voice Calling Across Networks
on May 1, 2025
The partnership plans to ensure that all critical and core telephony services remain reliable and consistent as the world moves...
DoT Says No to Airtel’s 10-Minute Delivery Plans Through BlinkIt
on April 30, 2025
DoT, in an email circulated to the telcos, has asked the companies to follow the norms of Self-KYC scrupulously....
What Makes Meta’s AI App Different? Discover the Personalized, Conversational Assistant Designed Just for You
on April 30, 2025
The Meta AI app is equipped with features like real-time conversations and community feed, among others, that make it distinct...
OpenAI Rolls Back GPT-4o’s Latest Update to Address Sycophancy — And Why That Matters
on April 30, 2025
The company is trying to deal with the recent reports of the model behaving sycophantically, including quite cunningly, to win...
ChatGPT Gets New Features—Multiple Citations, Autocomplete, and Live Scores
on April 29, 2025
The company aims to position the model into various segments other than just search, including shopping, interaction, reading, and research,...
Is AI Taking Over Coding? 79% of Chats with Anthropic's Assistant Focus on Automation
on April 29, 2025
In the analysis, around 500,000 anonymous coding-related interactions across Claude. ai and Claude Code were taken into consideration....
Chat with Perplexity on WhatsApp: Voice Commands, Memes, Fact-Checking — and Much More on the Way!
on April 29, 2025
Users can now access Perplexity over WhatsApp at +1 (833) 436-3285 to get their queries seamlessly answered....
IIT Madras Incubates Over 100 Startups in a Year, Setting a First for India
on April 28, 2025
The startups incubated cover an array of sectors, ranging from manufacturing and robotics to aerospace and health tech, and others....
Now, Extend the Pre-existing Music Pieces With the Power of Google’s Music AI Sandbox
on April 28, 2025
The new update by Google enables users to create original music, extend preexisting pieces, and edit complete pieces to tailor...
Here’s Why You Should Customize Your iPhone’s Action Button to Support Perplexity’s AI Voice Assistant
on April 28, 2025
Stephen Robles, the renowned tech reviewer, reviews the AI voice assistant to conclude that Perplexity’s AI voice assistant is much...
India’s AI Ambitions Gain Traction as MeitY Awards Tender for Groundbreaking GPU Procurement Project, Yotta Secures the Largest Share
on April 27, 2025
The three companies that have made it to the final list are Hiranandani Group’s Yotta Data Services, E2E Networks, and...
Get 3-month Free Subscriptions of Perplexity Pro With New Motorola Phones—Check the Model List Now!
on April 25, 2025
The collaboration between Motorola and Perplexity is set to usher in a new revolution in the smartphone industry and open...
Here’s How Free Users of ChatGPT Can Use Deep Research After the Latest Announcement by the Company
on April 25, 2025
The new expansion is powered by a new lightweight version of the deep research tool, powered by OpenAI o4 mini....
Are We Ready to Embrace AI in Our Daily Lives? Anthropic’s Crackdown on AI Abuse Exposes Critical Loopholes
on April 24, 2025
Anthropic finds several cases of AI abuse among its users, ranging from causing orchestrated political discourse to collecting people’s data...
Make the Most of Perplexity’s All-New iOS Voice Assistant — From Booking Rides to Playing Music
on April 24, 2025
The AI voice assistant can be directly accessed through the action button on iPhones, just like Siri....
OpenAI Partners With the Washington Post to Bring You More Credible and Up-to-Date Information on the Way!
on April 23, 2025
OpenAI’s collab with The Washington Post will bring credible and up-to-date information to the users on time and help them...
Google’s Search Hegemony Is at Risk; OpenAI Vows to Buy Chrome If the Ongoing Antitrust Probe Mandates
on April 23, 2025
The ongoing antitrust proceedings against Google's search hegemony go on to take up issues of unfair advantage in AI development,...
Ericsson Plans to Localize 100 Percent of Passive Antenna Production for the Indian Market by June 2025
on April 22, 2025
Ericsson aims to accelerate the time-to-market and enable deeper local technology collaboration in the Indian market through this initiative....
CCI Accepts Google’s Settlement Proposal, Orders Unbundling of the Play Store and Services on Android TVs Under New Mandate
on April 22, 2025
CCI accepts the settlement proposal by Google, and the final settlement amounts to INR 20.4 crores....
India Takes the Lead in Global Telecom Security — Here Are India's Three Work Items Backed by the ITU in Geneva
on April 22, 2025
The three work items deal with the growing influence of AI and quantum over the telecom space, leading to potential...
See How Google’s All-New AI Interacts With Human Cells to Deliver Biologically Informed Answers in Everyday Language!
on April 21, 2025
The Cell2Sentence-Scale (C2S Scale) converts each cell’s gene expression into a sequence of texts called a “cell sentence.”...