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Vi Postpaid International Roaming Plans Now Offer Double Data, Travel Security Benefits and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has updated three International Roaming (IR) packages for postpaid users in India. The plans have been "revised with the onset of the summer holiday season, when outbound travel from India typically sees a sharp rise," the company claimed. The plans now come with more data, unlimited incoming calls, and travel security benefits.
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Microsoft Hosts Developer Conference as Focus Grows on AI Profits
Microsoft has already spent $64 billion (roughly Rs. 5,46,718 crore) this year, much of it on data centers needed for AI-based services such as Copilot used in its popular Microsoft 365 applications. But there are signs that Microsoft is reworking its relationship with OpenAI and seeking to become a neutral arms dealer in the AI race.
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Microsoft to Support Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Power Multi-Agent Workflows: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let multiple artificial intelligence (AI) agents work together. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant said that it is focusing on multi-agent workflows and improved memory capability of its agents. The adoption of Anthropic’s MCP standard could be an...
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Coinbase Faces Up to $400 Million Reimbursement Cost After Recent Cyberattack
Coinbase has estimated that it could see expenses between $180 million (roughly Rs. 1,541 crore) - $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,426 crore) as it sets to manage the situation after a recent data breach incident. As part of the attack, cybercriminals managed to lure in funds from the exposed users under false claims and Coinbase plans to voluntarily r...
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NASA’s IMAP Spacecraft Prepares to Map the Solar System’s Edge
NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) has been delivered to the Astrotech facility near Kennedy Space Center for final preparations ahead of a tentatively planned launch in fall 2025. IMAP will map the heliosphere — the solar wind-driven bubble that shields our solar system from cosmic radiation. It is to orbit near Lagrange...
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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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Google Cuts About 200 Staff in Global Business Unit: Report
Google has cut about 200 jobs across its global business unit. Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development, while scaling back investments in other areas.
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Airtel Introduces New International Roaming Plans With Unlimited Data in India
Airtel has introduced two new international roaming plans for users in India that offer voice calls and data in 189 countries. They are available with validity options of 10 and 30 days. Overseas travellers on Airtel postpaid connections can enjoy in-flight benefits with one of the newly released plans as well. Both new offerings are said to extend...
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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Gemini App to Get Improved Personalisation Features; Gemini Ultra Plan Said to Be in the Works
Gemini app will get new personalisation features to make users’ experience more immersive. A Google executive revealed that the company is working to upgrade the chatbot app with enhanced memory and the ability to draw upon information from users’ Google accounts. The AI app might also get new agentic capabilities similar to the Deep Research t...
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ISRO Sets June 2025 Launch for Joint NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite After Delays
NISAR, the joint NASA-ISRO satellite mission, is set to launch in June 2025 after resolving technical issues. It will monitor Earth's surface with advanced radar imaging. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is finally nearing liftoff after overcoming delays caused by overheating concerns in its 12-meter radar antenna. Now sched...
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Google’s Pichai Says US Fix Is ‘De Facto’ Spinoff of Search
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told a judge that the DoJ's plan to share Google's search data with rivals would be a “de facto” divestiture of the company’s search engine. Pichai was called to testify as part of a three-week trial aimed at determining how Google should restore competition to online search.
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Vodafone Idea Brings 5G Services to Chandigarh and Patna; Delhi, Bengaluru Expansion to Follow Next Month
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday expanded the availability of its 5G services to two more cities in India. Previously limited to the Mumbai circle where a majority of users are said to be enjoying high-speed internet with select prepaid and postpaid plans, the telecom operator has introduced its 5G network in Chandigarh and Patna in partnership with Sa...
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Airtel International Roaming Plan With Access to Data in India and 189 Countries Launched
Bharti Airtel has upgraded its international roaming (IR) portfolio by bringing a fresh recharge plan. The new roaming plan costs Rs. 4,000 and it covers a range of 189 countries. The latest plan, which is designed to aid people who travel to multiple destinations frequently, can be used both in India and overseas. It offers benefits like unlimi...
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Adani Group Plans Data Centres In India With $10 Billion-Plus Investment
The Adani Group plans to invest an additional $10 billion (Rs 1000 crore) to build data centers in India, riding high on the boom in demand for artificial intelligence and business process-led services, reported Bloomberg.
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Vi Postpaid International Roaming Plans Now Offer Double Data, Travel Security Benefits and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has updated three International Roaming (IR) packages for postpaid users in India. The plans have been "revised with the onset of the summer holiday season, when outbound travel from India typically sees a sharp rise," the company claimed. The plans now come with more data, unlimited incoming calls, and travel security benefits.
-
Microsoft Hosts Developer Conference as Focus Grows on AI Profits
Microsoft has already spent $64 billion (roughly Rs. 5,46,718 crore) this year, much of it on data centers needed for AI-based services such as Copilot used in its popular Microsoft 365 applications. But there are signs that Microsoft is reworking its relationship with OpenAI and seeking to become a neutral arms dealer in the AI race.
-
Microsoft to Support Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Power Multi-Agent Workflows: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let multiple artificial intelligence (AI) agents work together. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant said that it is focusing on multi-agent workflows and improved memory capability of its agents. The adoption of Anthropic’s MCP standard could be an...
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Coinbase Faces Up to $400 Million Reimbursement Cost After Recent Cyberattack
Coinbase has estimated that it could see expenses between $180 million (roughly Rs. 1,541 crore) - $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,426 crore) as it sets to manage the situation after a recent data breach incident. As part of the attack, cybercriminals managed to lure in funds from the exposed users under false claims and Coinbase plans to voluntarily r...
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NASA’s IMAP Spacecraft Prepares to Map the Solar System’s Edge
NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) has been delivered to the Astrotech facility near Kennedy Space Center for final preparations ahead of a tentatively planned launch in fall 2025. IMAP will map the heliosphere — the solar wind-driven bubble that shields our solar system from cosmic radiation. It is to orbit near Lagrange...
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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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Google Cuts About 200 Staff in Global Business Unit: Report
Google has cut about 200 jobs across its global business unit. Big Tech players have been redirecting spending towards data centers and AI development, while scaling back investments in other areas.
-
Airtel Introduces New International Roaming Plans With Unlimited Data in India
Airtel has introduced two new international roaming plans for users in India that offer voice calls and data in 189 countries. They are available with validity options of 10 and 30 days. Overseas travellers on Airtel postpaid connections can enjoy in-flight benefits with one of the newly released plans as well. Both new offerings are said to extend...
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
-
Gemini App to Get Improved Personalisation Features; Gemini Ultra Plan Said to Be in the Works
Gemini app will get new personalisation features to make users’ experience more immersive. A Google executive revealed that the company is working to upgrade the chatbot app with enhanced memory and the ability to draw upon information from users’ Google accounts. The AI app might also get new agentic capabilities similar to the Deep Research t...
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ISRO Sets June 2025 Launch for Joint NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite After Delays
NISAR, the joint NASA-ISRO satellite mission, is set to launch in June 2025 after resolving technical issues. It will monitor Earth's surface with advanced radar imaging. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is finally nearing liftoff after overcoming delays caused by overheating concerns in its 12-meter radar antenna. Now sched...
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Google’s Pichai Says US Fix Is ‘De Facto’ Spinoff of Search
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told a judge that the DoJ's plan to share Google's search data with rivals would be a “de facto” divestiture of the company’s search engine. Pichai was called to testify as part of a three-week trial aimed at determining how Google should restore competition to online search.
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Vodafone Idea Brings 5G Services to Chandigarh and Patna; Delhi, Bengaluru Expansion to Follow Next Month
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday expanded the availability of its 5G services to two more cities in India. Previously limited to the Mumbai circle where a majority of users are said to be enjoying high-speed internet with select prepaid and postpaid plans, the telecom operator has introduced its 5G network in Chandigarh and Patna in partnership with Sa...
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Airtel International Roaming Plan With Access to Data in India and 189 Countries Launched
Bharti Airtel has upgraded its international roaming (IR) portfolio by bringing a fresh recharge plan. The new roaming plan costs Rs. 4,000 and it covers a range of 189 countries. The latest plan, which is designed to aid people who travel to multiple destinations frequently, can be used both in India and overseas. It offers benefits like unlimi...
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Adani Group Plans Data Centres In India With $10 Billion-Plus Investment
The Adani Group plans to invest an additional $10 billion (Rs 1000 crore) to build data centers in India, riding high on the boom in demand for artificial intelligence and business process-led services, reported Bloomberg.
