Why the Next Generation of Smartphones Is Smarter, Longer-Lasting and More Personal

India’s smartphone market is evolving rapidly, with consumers increasingly looking beyond affordable prices and basic specifications. Today’s buyers want their smartphones to deliver more value, combining advanced features, strong performance…

Over 10,000 Indians Protected from WhatsApp Account Takeover Campaign: Govt

More than 10,000 Indians have so far been protected from a malware campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts, following coordinated action by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the Centre said on Friday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs…

UPI to Stay Free for Consumers, Small Merchants as MDR Debate Continues

The Payments Council of India (PCI) has clarified that consumers will continue to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) free of charge, while small merchants will also remain exempt from charges for accepting UPI payments.

The clarification…

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Ballistic Missile, Strengthening Strategic Deterrence

New Delhi: India on Thursday successfully conducted a test launch of the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another milestone in the country's strategic defence capabilities.

Meta AI Model Accidentally Hacks External System During Cybersecurity Test

New Delhi: Meta Platforms has revealed that one of its artificial intelligence models inadvertently gained internet access and hacked into an external service during a cybersecurity evaluation, highlighting growing concerns over the increasing capabilities…

Centre introduces stricter penalties for fake data in drug applications

The Centre has strengthened India's drug regulatory framework by empowering licensing authorities to debar companies and applicants that submit fake or fabricated data in support of applications filed under the Drugs Rules, 1945, the Ministry…

WhatsApp Users Face Account Review Glitch, Temporary Access Disruptions Reported

New Delhi: Several WhatsApp users have reported that their accounts were unexpectedly placed "under review," leaving them unable to access key features of the messaging app for up to 24 hours.

The issue surfaced on Monday evening,…

Google selects 20 AI-powered Indian startups under Play Accelerator programme

New Delhi: US-based tech giant Google on Monday announced the 2026 cohort of its Play Accelerator India programme, selecting 20 AI-powered startups across sectors such as education, healthcare, gaming, agriculture, finance, e-commerce,…

Centre proposes phased rollout of smart V2V technology to make Indian roads safer

New Delhi: The Centre has proposed introducing Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology in a phased manner to improve road safety and support the development of connected mobility across the country.

The Ministry of Road Transport…

Cabinet Clears Rs. 84,084 Crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ Plan to Strengthen India’s Offshore Oil Exploration

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme, allocating ?84,084 crore for its implementation through FY 2030-31. The ambitious initiative…