Airtel, Tata Firms May Seek AGR Relief From Centre

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

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Bharti Airtel and Tata group telecom companies are considering a joint move to approach the government for relief on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The companies are assessing whether to seek treatment similar to the relief recently extended to Vodafone Idea, citing the need for a

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India’s Draft Phone Security Rules Raise Tech Concerns

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India is considering new smartphone security rules aimed at tightening controls over mobile devices, a move that has raised concerns among global technology companies. The proposed framework seeks to strengthen protection against cyber threats and online fraud in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. Under the draft rules, smartphone makers may be required to […]

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Nvidia unveils ‘reasoning’ AI technology for self-driving cars

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Nvidia has unveiled a new artificial intelligence technology designed to improve decision-making in self-driving cars. The company introduced the system at a major technology showcase, describing it as a step toward enabling autonomous vehicles to reason through complex driving situations rather than relying only on pattern recognition. Focus on Smarter Decision-Making The

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Sam Altman Says High AI Salaries Will Come Later

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has said that extremely high salaries linked to artificial intelligence will emerge only after the technology causes significant disruption to existing jobs and industries. Speaking about the long-term impact of AI on the workforce, Altman cautioned that the transition phase could be difficult, with many current roles changing or

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Google Rolls Out Gemini 3 Flash as Default AI Model

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Google has launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new version of its artificial intelligence model, and made it the default model in the Gemini app and AI Mode across Google Search and services. The rollout replaces the earlier Gemini 2.5 Flash model for everyday use, though users can still choose higher-end models like Gemini 3 Pro […]

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India Ranks Third in Stanford AI Vibrancy Index

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

India has been ranked third globally in the Stanford AI Vibrancy Index, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the field of artificial intelligence. The index assesses nations on multiple parameters including research output, talent availability, innovation, investment, and adoption of AI technologies across sectors. India placed behind only the United States and

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Google Releases Beta of Real-Time Headphone Translation

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Google has rolled out a beta version of a real-time headphone translation feature, marking a step forward in its efforts to make multilingual communication more seamless. The feature is designed to allow users wearing supported headphones to hear spoken language translated into their preferred language almost instantly. How the New Feature Works The real-time translation

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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 With Major Upgrades

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5.2, the latest update in its GPT-5 series, bringing improvements in reasoning, accuracy and task execution. The company said the new model is designed to handle more complex and longer tasks while delivering more reliable responses across professional and everyday use cases. GPT-5.2 is being rolled out across ChatGPT […]

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Google Expands Gemini Deep Research Access

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Google has enhanced its Gemini Deep Research tool by opening it up to developers through a newly launched Interactions API. The move allows developers to integrate Gemini’s advanced research capabilities directly into their applications, expanding the reach of Google’s AI-powered research assistant beyond its own platforms. What Gemini Deep Research Does Gemini Deep

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Google Launches AI Plus Plan In India

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Google has introduced a new subscription service called Google AI Plus in India, offering users access to its latest AI tools at a monthly price. The plan has been launched at ₹399 per month, with an introductory offer of ₹199 per month for the first six months. Features And Tools Available The subscription gives customers […]