In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem, India has selected Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to develop the nation’s first sovereign large language model (LLM) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative represents a pivotal step towards strengthening India’s

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has intensified efforts to roll out the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) service across India, aimed at displaying caller names on phone screens to curb rising instances of phone fraud and spam. The initial phase of the rollout will focus on subscribers using 4G and 5G networks, leaving 2G users to […]

India has achieved a major milestone in the financial year 2024-25, with mobile phone exports crossing the ₹2 lakh crore mark for the first time. This remarkable growth, reflecting a 54% surge compared to the previous fiscal year, is largely fueled by the export of iPhones, which alone accounted for approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore of […]

The Indian government has launched a revamped Aadhaar mobile application that brings a new level of digital convenience and security by incorporating Face ID authentication and QR code-based identity verification. This update marks a major step toward eliminating the dependence on physical Aadhaar cards or their photocopies during routine verification processes. Aadhaar

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant lapses by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in billing Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for infrastructure sharing, resulting in a substantial revenue loss for the government. BSNL’s Billing Oversight The CAG’s audit uncovered that BSNL did not raise invoices amounting to ₹1,757 crore for the

India’s IT sector is facing a growing crisis of burnout, with one in four professionals reportedly working 70 hours or more each week. This alarming trend highlights the increasingly demanding work culture that has taken root in the technology industry, raising serious concerns about employee well-being, mental health, and sustainability of such practices. IT Sector […]

Indian cybersecurity startups are experiencing a significant rise in funding as they gear up to combat increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats. Since August 2024, at least nine cybersecurity firms in the country have successfully raised capital, marking a strong indicator of a maturing sector and heightened investor interest. Cybersecurity Startups India Startups like

In a significant boost to the financially troubled Vodafone Idea, the Indian government has decided to convert ₹36,950 crore of the company’s outstanding spectrum dues into equity. With this move, the government’s stake in the telecom operator will rise to approximately 48.99%, up from the previous 22.6%, making it the single largest shareholder in the […]

A major data breach in Oracle Cloud has led to the compromise of approximately 6 million records, raising fresh concerns about cloud infrastructure security. The incident was uncovered by cybersecurity experts who confirmed that sensitive data, including credentials and business-critical information, was exposed to potential threat actors. Businesses at Risk After Cloud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari about a growing cyber threat involving fake file converter websites. These malicious platforms are being used by hackers to collect sensitive personal and financial data under the guise of offering […]