Google to Offer Gemini AI Free Access to Jio UsersÂ
Google announced free 18-month access to its Gemini AI to all 505 million telecom users in India’s Reliance Jio. This is a tie-up that follows similar freebies from rivals, including OpenAI’s, to promote adoption in the world’s most famous nation. The significant step comes after Google’s offer to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure capacity…
Shipra Prajapati
Chandrababu Naidu Approves Google’s $10B data Centre in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh has cleared Google’s hyperscale data centre, valued at $10 billion, in Vishakapatnam. It is one of India’s largest digital infrastructure foreign direct investment projects to date. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu chaired the State Investment Promotion Board meeting, which approved a proposal positioning Vizag as ‘AI city Vizag’, aiming to make it…
Abdullah Ansari
The Unspoken Crisis Undermining Workplace Well-being
Regardless of the changing workplace culture and the growing understanding of employee rights, workplace harassment is a consistent and deeply ingrained issue. Harassment in the form of verbal abuse, microaggression, physical intimidation, and psychological manipulation infringes the rights and dignity of employees, and substantially reduces mental and physical health. Stunningly, this problem spans all organisational…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Tech Firms Urged H-1B Visa Holders to Stay in U.S.Â
Indian professionals working in the U.S. are facing new challenges. Major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and others, have issued urgent advisories for their H-1B visa holders. These advisories urge employees not to leave the country due to the rising concern that it may affect their re-entry. This uncertainty stems from U.S….
India Moves to Scrap Equalisation Levy on Digital Ads
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has proposed to abolish the 6% equalisation levy (EL) on online advertisements, signalling a move towards easing tax burdens on businesses. This decision, part of the 35 amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, is considered a strategic step amid ongoing trade discussions with the US. Since its…
Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security, Acquires WizÂ
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is making a bold move in the cybersecurity space, announcing the acquisition of Wiz for a staggering $32 billion in an all-cash deal. The purchase is set to strengthen Alphabet’s presence in the highly competitive cloud computing market, where it competes with giants like Amazon and Microsoft. Once the deal is…
Adani, Google Join to Power India’s Clean Energy Future
Adani Group and Google collaborated to advance the companies’ joint sustainability objectives and contribute to the growth of clean energy in India. Through the collaboration, Adani will be able to provide clean energy from a brand-new solar-wind hybrid project in Khavda, Gujarat, the site of the largest renewable energy plant in the world. According to…
Google Maps Introduces 6 New Features For India Users
Google recently announced major updates to its navigation software, Google Maps, for Indian users. According to Google, this new update will include six new features that will use artificial intelligence and local partnerships to improve navigation capabilities and user experience. This update will be rolled out for the users this week. Major Updates Released By…
Alphabet May Defy Antitrust Laws with Historic Purchase
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, plans to make one of its largest acquisitions in history. The company made its last major acquisition almost a decade ago, acquiring Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. According to WSJ (Wall Street Journal), the discussion regarding the acquisition of $23 billion of Wiz might fall through if all the pending details…
Apple Ascends To Number One, Leaving Microsoft Behind
Apple reclaims its position as the most valued company in the world, surpassing Microsoft. The company lost its top position after its competitors, Microsoft and Google-owner Alphabet, entered the growing field of Artificial Intelligence. As per Barron’s, “Apple, which had taken its time to formulate its AI strategy, lost its long-held top spot in January…
