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Legal experts question the DoT's mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing violation of privacy rights and lack of user consent. Read the full analysis.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
AWS CEO Matt Garman says AI amplifies human capability, not eliminates jobs. Yet, Amazon's recent layoffs and internal dissent raise questions. Read the full story.
India's new SIM binding mandate for digital platforms divides tech giants and telecom operators. While telcos support the move for security, digital firms raise serious privacy and cost concerns. Explore the full debate.
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Critical security and privacy concerns identified in the Sanchar Saathi portal. The government has issued an advisory. Learn about the risks and official response.
Union Minister clarifies the Sanchar Saathi portal only accesses data of reported spam numbers, not all users. Read the full details on the privacy safeguards.
A technical glitch in Air India's third-party check-in system caused flight delays. The airline confirms the system is now fully restored and functioning normally. Details inside.
Google's Gemini 3 AI is outpacing OpenAI's GPT-5.1, forcing a 'code red' at ChatGPT-maker. This delays profit plans, raising sustainability questions for its key backers Oracle and Microsoft, who have committed over $550 billion.
Apple names Amar Subramanya, a Bengaluru-educated veteran of Google and Microsoft, as its new AI Vice President. He will lead efforts to fix Siri and accelerate Apple's AI strategy. Read more.
The Indian government's order to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all phones raises serious privacy and business concerns. Experts argue for voluntary adoption.
Tata Communications accelerates its AI push with a Rs 227 crore majority stake acquisition in US-based Commotion. Discover how this deal shapes Tata's AI-first strategy.
Marvell Technology's $3.25 billion acquisition of Celestial AI aims to capture booming AI spending, sending its shares up nearly 8%. Get the latest details on the deal.
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son reveals he sold Nvidia shares to fund AI bets like OpenAI, denies an AI bubble. Read the full story on the strategic shift.
At India Blockchain Week 2025, Hashed Emergent CEO Tak Lee revealed India's massive Web3 talent boom. Discover how India is winning the future of the decentralized internet.
Marvell Technology's stock surged over 15% after forecasting strong AI custom chip growth and announcing a $3.25 billion deal to acquire Celestial AI. CEO predicts $10 billion revenue next fiscal year.
Pune researchers using NASA's James Webb Telescope discover a well-structured spiral galaxy, Alaknanda, from when the universe was 1.5 billion years old, challenging existing galaxy formation theories. Read more.
Sachin Katti (OpenAI), Rahul Patil (Anthropic), and Amar Subramanya (Apple) are Karnataka-born engineers now shaping AI strategy at the world's top tech firms. Discover their inspiring journeys.
Bengaluru's curtain raiser for IISF 2025 sparks excitement for science. Discover the festival's themes, dates, and its mission to engage the public with innovation. Read more!
More than 100 cyber attacks disrupting GNSS signals reported in Kolkata flight region, affecting 2-3 flights daily. Pilots forced to use contingency procedures. Read the full report on this major aviation safety threat.
Telangana launches a 6-week cyber awareness drive 'Fraud Ka Full Stop' to combat digital fraud. DGP says cybercrime is now core policing. State sees 8% drop in cybercrime.
Kolkata Police brass instructs cyber cells to boost recovery rates from 30% to 50% for high-value cyber fraud cases. Learn about the new strategy and the city's monthly ₹15 crore cybercrime loss.
Students & faculty at BIET Davangere develop a novel method to extract pure water from air moisture using condensers & solar power, producing 10 litres daily. A potential solution for water scarcity.
Facing backlash, the government clarifies users can uninstall the Sanchar Saathi app pre-loaded on new phones. Minister Scindia says it fights cyber fraud, but critics allege snooping.
A German delegation visited Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to review 'Dhwani Spandana-OnBoard', an innovative audio navigation system enhancing bus accessibility for the visually impaired. Discover how this initiative is setting new standards.
Grand Theft Auto VI faces delays until November 2026, but the franchise's legacy of record sales, cultural impact, and technical innovation remains unmatched. Explore GTA's journey.
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced service disruptions with users reporting intermittent outages. The company confirmed 'degraded performance' and applied mitigations. Read for details and updates.