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From Landlines to 5G: Tracing India's Telecom Revolution on Independence Day 2025
On the 79th Independence Day of India, the country remembers its illustrious history, the periods of struggle, and the numerous revolutions that have shaped our modern world. Among all these stories, one that perfectly encapsulates all of these elements is the country’s telecommunications story, from rotary-dial landlines to blazing-fast 5G netwo...
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Evacuation In Disaster-Hit Uttarakashi Underway, 816 Rescued So Far
After the devastating flash-floods that hit Dharali and Harsil, 816 civilians have been rescued by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) till Saturday
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Apple Announces 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' Service in India for Tailored Buying Recommendations
Apple on Wednesday introduced its ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’ service in India. It enables customers to connect with knowledgeable Apple Specialists over a video call to get personalised buying recommendations, compare different product models, see available purchase options, and learn more about Apple devices. The service is offered in...
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JioPC With AI Tools, Cloud Storage Launched for JioFiber and Jio AirFiber Subscribers in India
JioPC was launched in India as a virtual desktop platform on Tuesday. This cloud-based service transforms a JioFiber or Jio AirFiber customer's set-top box into a personal computer, requiring just a keyboard, mouse, and internet connection. Subscribers receive 100GB of cloud storage and access to various AI tools.
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Explained: The Top 5 Internet Slang Terms Everyone's Using In 2025
Understanding these terms can help navigate online conversations and stay connected with the digital community.
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PayPal Partners With NPCI, Others to Build Cross-Border Payments Platform Focused on Interoperability
PayPal on Wednesday announced a partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited and other global payment systems to build a new platform that will support cross-border transactions. Dubbed PayPal World, it will be a technology-agnostic platform that connects to all partnering payment systems. The San Jo...
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Google I/O Connect: Gemini 2.5 Flash Now Supports On-Shore Processing in India
At the I/O Connect event, Google unveiled new tools aimed at supporting Indian developers. The brand announced that developers can now process its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, in the country. The company is expanding access to new and precise information in Google Maps, covering over 250 million places globally. It has announced new India-spe...
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Google I/O Connect: Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training Programme Announced in India
At the Google I/O Connect event in Bengaluru, Google has announced a collaboration with Unity to launch the Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training programme in India. The programme that is supported by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), will offer free training for 500 developers in partnership with the governments of Tamil Nadu a...
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AMD Unveils Stable Diffusion 3 Medium Model With Support for 4-Megapixel Image Generation on Ryzen AI Laptops
AMD announces the release of the Stable Diffusion 3 Medium artificial intelligence (AI) model optimised for XDNA 2 neural processing units (NPUs). The chipmaker claimed that it is the world’s first AI model that processes outputs in the BF16 format. The model will be supported by the newer Ryzen AI laptops with at least 24GB RAM, after users down...
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Zoho Unveils In-House Zia AI Model, Launches Multiple Pre-Built AI Agents for Enterprises
Zoho, the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) giant, announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) products on Thursday. The company unveiled its first natively built large language model (LLM) Zia, an automatic speech recognition (ASR) model, more than 25 pre-built AI agents, Zia Agent Studio marketplace, and a model context protocol (MCP) se...
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Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
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Anthropic’s Claude Can Now Connect With Notion, Canva and Figma to Complete Tasks
Anthropic is now expanding the list of apps and platforms its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can connect to. In May, the AI firm introduced Integrations, a new feature that made use of the company’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect to remote servers across the web and desktop apps. On Monday, the AI firm added a directory of tools th...
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Zee5 Partners With Amagi; to Launch Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV Channels In August In India
Zee5 is about to step into the Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels service in collaboration with Amagi Media Labs. The company has announced that it will launch the FAST channels in India in August 2025. According to Statista, the FAST channels market revenue in India is projected to reach $194.71 million (about Rs. 1,671 crore) ...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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India Nears Starlink Rollout as SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles
India is on the cusp of a major leap in digital connectivity as SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service inches closer to operational status in the country.
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From Landlines to 5G: Tracing India's Telecom Revolution on Independence Day 2025
On the 79th Independence Day of India, the country remembers its illustrious history, the periods of struggle, and the numerous revolutions that have shaped our modern world. Among all these stories, one that perfectly encapsulates all of these elements is the country’s telecommunications story, from rotary-dial landlines to blazing-fast 5G netwo...
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Evacuation In Disaster-Hit Uttarakashi Underway, 816 Rescued So Far
After the devastating flash-floods that hit Dharali and Harsil, 816 civilians have been rescued by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) till Saturday
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Apple Announces 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' Service in India for Tailored Buying Recommendations
Apple on Wednesday introduced its ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’ service in India. It enables customers to connect with knowledgeable Apple Specialists over a video call to get personalised buying recommendations, compare different product models, see available purchase options, and learn more about Apple devices. The service is offered in...
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JioPC With AI Tools, Cloud Storage Launched for JioFiber and Jio AirFiber Subscribers in India
JioPC was launched in India as a virtual desktop platform on Tuesday. This cloud-based service transforms a JioFiber or Jio AirFiber customer's set-top box into a personal computer, requiring just a keyboard, mouse, and internet connection. Subscribers receive 100GB of cloud storage and access to various AI tools.
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Explained: The Top 5 Internet Slang Terms Everyone's Using In 2025
Understanding these terms can help navigate online conversations and stay connected with the digital community.
-
PayPal Partners With NPCI, Others to Build Cross-Border Payments Platform Focused on Interoperability
PayPal on Wednesday announced a partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) International Payments Limited and other global payment systems to build a new platform that will support cross-border transactions. Dubbed PayPal World, it will be a technology-agnostic platform that connects to all partnering payment systems. The San Jo...
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Google I/O Connect: Gemini 2.5 Flash Now Supports On-Shore Processing in India
At the I/O Connect event, Google unveiled new tools aimed at supporting Indian developers. The brand announced that developers can now process its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, in the country. The company is expanding access to new and precise information in Google Maps, covering over 250 million places globally. It has announced new India-spe...
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Google I/O Connect: Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training Programme Announced in India
At the Google I/O Connect event in Bengaluru, Google has announced a collaboration with Unity to launch the Google Play X Unity Game Developer Training programme in India. The programme that is supported by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), will offer free training for 500 developers in partnership with the governments of Tamil Nadu a...
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AMD Unveils Stable Diffusion 3 Medium Model With Support for 4-Megapixel Image Generation on Ryzen AI Laptops
AMD announces the release of the Stable Diffusion 3 Medium artificial intelligence (AI) model optimised for XDNA 2 neural processing units (NPUs). The chipmaker claimed that it is the world’s first AI model that processes outputs in the BF16 format. The model will be supported by the newer Ryzen AI laptops with at least 24GB RAM, after users down...
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Zoho Unveils In-House Zia AI Model, Launches Multiple Pre-Built AI Agents for Enterprises
Zoho, the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) giant, announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) products on Thursday. The company unveiled its first natively built large language model (LLM) Zia, an automatic speech recognition (ASR) model, more than 25 pre-built AI agents, Zia Agent Studio marketplace, and a model context protocol (MCP) se...
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Beeper Messaging App Updated With On-Device Accounts, Support for End-to-End Encryption
Beeper has been updated with support for on-device connections to WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat, ensuring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) without relying on Beeper Cloud. The app's core features remain free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will unlock additional features and customisation options.
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Anthropic’s Claude Can Now Connect With Notion, Canva and Figma to Complete Tasks
Anthropic is now expanding the list of apps and platforms its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can connect to. In May, the AI firm introduced Integrations, a new feature that made use of the company’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect to remote servers across the web and desktop apps. On Monday, the AI firm added a directory of tools th...
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Zee5 Partners With Amagi; to Launch Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV Channels In August In India
Zee5 is about to step into the Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels service in collaboration with Amagi Media Labs. The company has announced that it will launch the FAST channels in India in August 2025. According to Statista, the FAST channels market revenue in India is projected to reach $194.71 million (about Rs. 1,671 crore) ...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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India Nears Starlink Rollout as SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles
India is on the cusp of a major leap in digital connectivity as SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service inches closer to operational status in the country.
