Technology
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S. Korea to decide on Google’s transfer of high-precision map data by August
Seoul: The South Korean government will decide by August whether to allow Google to transfer the country’s high-precision map data overseas amid heated debates over national security, digital sovereignty and other trade…
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IndiGo announces relief measures for affected passengers due to airport closure
New Delhi: Low-cost airline IndiGo on Saturday said customers who were scheduled to fly into or out of the impacted airports owing to the closure of airports, they may now choose to…
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8000 X accounts blocked in India after govt’s executive orders
New Delhi: Social media platform X on Thursday said it has blocked 8,000 accounts in India following executive orders from the government. X said it received executive orders from the Indian government…
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Adani Green becomes world’s 1st renewable energy IPP to turn water positive
New Delhi: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has become the world’s first renewable energy (RE) Independent Power Producer (IPP) to turn water positive across its entire operational portfolio, that exceeds a massive…
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Musk’s affordable internet service Starlink inches closer to India launch
New Delhi: Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s affordable internet service Starlink has come closer to its India launch, after it received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecom (DoT). The…
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Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat as geopolitical tensions continue
Mumbai: The Indian equity indices opened almost flat on Thursday as geopolitical tensions remained high after ‘Operation Sindoor’. At 9.26 am, Sensex was up 25 points at 80,772 and Nifty was down…
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Starlink gets nod for satcom services as telecom dept issues LoI
New Delhi: Starlink, backed by billionaire Elon Musk, on Wednesday received government nod for satcom services in India, as Department of Telecommunications issued a letter of intent (LoI) to it. Starlink is…
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Passenger deplaned from Air India flight amid ‘Operation Sindoor’ alert
Bengaluru: Amid heightened security across the country, a passenger was deboarded from an Air India flight at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Wednesday evening, airport sources said. The passenger was travelling…
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India has highest AI skills penetration: UNDP report
New Delhi: India has the highest self-reported AI skills penetration in the world, which reflects the country’s growing potential in the sector, according to a UNDP report released on Tuesday. In an…
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UPI QR codes record 91.5 pc surge to 657.9 million, credit card growth slows
Mumbai: UPI QR codes have recorded the fastest growth in digital payments infrastructure in the financial year 2024-25, with a 91.5 per cent jump over the previous financial year to 657.9 million,…
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OpenAI continues to be overseen and controlled by nonprofit: Sam Altman
New Delhi: Sam Altman-run OpenAI will continue to be overseen and controlled by the nonprofit and its ‘for profit LLC’ will transition to a public benefit corporation (PBC), giving the nonprofit better…
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New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s
Wellington: A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media in a move that could see the country follow Australia’s lead in tightening…
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Panel seeks action against social media, influencers ‘working against nation’
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key government ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who “seem to be…
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Apple likely to manufacture iPhones worth Rs 3.36 lakh crore in India by FY26
New Delhi: Apple is expected to ramp up its iPhone production in India to nearly $40 billion (about Rs 3,36,000 crore) by the end of FY26, as the tech giant continues to…
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Nifty, Sensex open higher; Adani Ports among top gainers
Mumbai: Indian equity indices opened in the green on Monday as heavyweights like Adani Ports, Asian Paints, Titan and Tata Motors continued to support upward movement. Around 9:22 am, Sensex was up…
