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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Reportedly Receiving Stable One UI 7 Update in India
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 15-based stable One UI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The update is rolling out to users in India and certain global markets. The handsets initially shipped with Android 13 with One UI 5.1 skin on top. The updated user interface comes with improved design, quick access and media fe...
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Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...
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India to Develop Native Generative AI Models in Six to Eight Months, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will build native generative artificial intelligence (AI) models within six to eight months, the Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (IT) Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. The initiative was announced at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, where the minister also revealed that the DeepSeek-R1 AI model has been implemented ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Chaincode, Okto to Issue Polygon-Powered NFT Tickets to Tent City Visitors
This NFT initiative is aimed at adding a Web3 element to an otherwise ancient, traditional practice. The step will enable people to get an NFT version of their tickets to the Tent City, that has been set up in Prayagraj to accommodate tourists.
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YouTube Opens Its Health Content Shelves to Registered Health Professionals
YouTube is expanding one of its health-related initiatives to allow verified content creators to spread awareness about different topics and diseases. Last week, the video streaming platform announced it was opening up ‘health content shelves’ and ‘health source information panels’, two exclusive features reserved for accredited health orga...
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India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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IIM Mumbai Evaluation Shows One Nation One Subscription Scheme To Cut Research Costs By 18%
ONOS Scheme: The initiative aims to provide students, teachers, and researchers with access to over 13,000 research papers through a single subscription.
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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 6,000 Crore Scheme To Empower Researchers And Students
One Nation One Subscription: Through this initiative, India is set to improve its position in the global research ecosystem, facilitating easier access to high-quality research materials for its academic and scientific community.
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Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024: New India-Focused AI Models, Tools, and Initiatives Announced
Google hosted its Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event on Wednesday (July 17). During the event, the tech giant announced new artificial intelligence (AI) models, a new benchmarking tool, and several new initiatives, all focused on the Indian AI community. The company opened access to the Gemma 2 AI model to all developers, highlighting that it ...
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A Look Back At Big Changes Brought In By Chief Justice Over Last Year
Making court premises inclusive, hybrid hearing system, accessibility to judgments in regional languages, combating gender stereotypes in judicial discourse are some of the initiatives undertaken by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud over the last year.
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India Partners With FIFA For 'Football For Schools' Programme With Aim To Empower Millions Of Children
FIFA Football For Schools: The initiative aims to make football more accessible to both boys and girls worldwide by integrating football activities into the education system.
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ONDC's Beta Version Now Live in Five More Indian Cities
The government's initiative ONDC on Wednesday said its beta version has now become live in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The network is now accessible to buyers (consumers) and sellers in these additi...
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Artemis Accords: As PM Modi Heads To US, Everything About NASA-Led Space Initiative
NASA wants India to be a signatory of Artemis Accords since it is a global power and one of the few countries with independent access to space.
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Reportedly Receiving Stable One UI 7 Update in India
Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 15-based stable One UI 7 update for Galaxy S23 series smartphones. The update is rolling out to users in India and certain global markets. The handsets initially shipped with Android 13 with One UI 5.1 skin on top. The updated user interface comes with improved design, quick access and media fe...
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Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...
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India to Develop Native Generative AI Models in Six to Eight Months, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will build native generative artificial intelligence (AI) models within six to eight months, the Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (IT) Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. The initiative was announced at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, where the minister also revealed that the DeepSeek-R1 AI model has been implemented ...
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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Chaincode, Okto to Issue Polygon-Powered NFT Tickets to Tent City Visitors
This NFT initiative is aimed at adding a Web3 element to an otherwise ancient, traditional practice. The step will enable people to get an NFT version of their tickets to the Tent City, that has been set up in Prayagraj to accommodate tourists.
-
YouTube Opens Its Health Content Shelves to Registered Health Professionals
YouTube is expanding one of its health-related initiatives to allow verified content creators to spread awareness about different topics and diseases. Last week, the video streaming platform announced it was opening up ‘health content shelves’ and ‘health source information panels’, two exclusive features reserved for accredited health orga...
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India’s Landmark Deal with Publishers Secures Free Access to 13,000 Journals: Report
India has finalised a $715 million agreement to provide free access to 13,000 scientific journals through its One Nation One Subscription scheme. The three-year deal, involving 30 global publishers, will benefit 18 million students and researchers across 6300 government-funded institutions. The initiative addresses limited access to journals, espec...
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IIM Mumbai Evaluation Shows One Nation One Subscription Scheme To Cut Research Costs By 18%
ONOS Scheme: The initiative aims to provide students, teachers, and researchers with access to over 13,000 research papers through a single subscription.
-
Union Cabinet Approves Rs 6,000 Crore Scheme To Empower Researchers And Students
One Nation One Subscription: Through this initiative, India is set to improve its position in the global research ecosystem, facilitating easier access to high-quality research materials for its academic and scientific community.
-
Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024: New India-Focused AI Models, Tools, and Initiatives Announced
Google hosted its Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event on Wednesday (July 17). During the event, the tech giant announced new artificial intelligence (AI) models, a new benchmarking tool, and several new initiatives, all focused on the Indian AI community. The company opened access to the Gemma 2 AI model to all developers, highlighting that it ...
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A Look Back At Big Changes Brought In By Chief Justice Over Last Year
Making court premises inclusive, hybrid hearing system, accessibility to judgments in regional languages, combating gender stereotypes in judicial discourse are some of the initiatives undertaken by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud over the last year.
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India Partners With FIFA For 'Football For Schools' Programme With Aim To Empower Millions Of Children
FIFA Football For Schools: The initiative aims to make football more accessible to both boys and girls worldwide by integrating football activities into the education system.
-
ONDC's Beta Version Now Live in Five More Indian Cities
The government's initiative ONDC on Wednesday said its beta version has now become live in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The network is now accessible to buyers (consumers) and sellers in these additi...
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Artemis Accords: As PM Modi Heads To US, Everything About NASA-Led Space Initiative
NASA wants India to be a signatory of Artemis Accords since it is a global power and one of the few countries with independent access to space.
