Microsoft launched its largest India data center in Hyderabad, with Adani Group and HDFC Bank among early customers, as it expands AI infrastructure

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The Union government told Parliament that AI data centres do not, per se, require environmental clearance under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006

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The Centre has released ₹233 crore for three AI Centres of Excellence, with IITs and IISc leading sector-specific AI research in agriculture, healthcare and cities

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UK's AI Security Institute found the two models targeting real people and organisations during a routine cyber evaluation, with most incidents involving Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5

Claude Mythos 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol were tested by UK's AI Security Institute in a cyber range evaluation, August 2026

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India should pursue "strategic autonomy" by building enough domestic capability in key parts of the AI ecosystem and avoid overdependence on any single technology source or location, while remaining firmly integrated into trusted and verified global supply chains, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday.
Krishnan said India has an opportunity to emerge as a global leader in building AI-powered applications and solutions for the world.
He said India should leverage inputs from multiple sources while avoiding overdependence on any single country or source, and build sufficient capabilities to become an indispensable part of the global AI value chain.
"Sovereign has a particular context. I think in the Indian context, even in a global context today, the appropriate term would be strategic autonomy. So, we need to have autonomy in the way in which we build these structures," Krishnan said.
He was speaking at the launch of an independent multimodal AI evaluation platform by AI4Bharat ..

S Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)

IT secy said, "Sovereign has a particular context. I think in the Indian context, even in a global context today, the appropriate term would be strategic autonomy."

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MNCs, globally-linked firms hiring at a much slower pace than domestic peers as GenAI starts reshaping South Asia's labour market

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The fintech firm is using AI to reduce loan application drop-offs and convert passive users into borrowers as it strengthens its lending business after securing an NBFC licence

Upasana Taku, cofounder, executive director and chief financial officer, MobiKwik

The Centre has asked Meta to strengthen compliance with Indian laws, tighten content moderation and explain its algorithms, moderation systems and safeguards

Joel Kaplan

Fake alerts about Adobe and Zoom trick users into installing remote access software that gives attackers control of infected devices

Cybercriminals are using fake Adobe and Zoom update prompts to trick users into installing remote access malware.

As AI-powered bots grow harder to distinguish from real users, Google's Incognito sign-in test signals a broader shift from checking behaviour to verifying identity online

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The tech giant's planned Andhra Pradesh data centre hub is facing legal challenges and protests over concerns about water resources and its proximity to a wildlife sanctuary

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Google Drive for desktop will stop backing up photos and videos to Google Photos from August 10. Users must switch to Google Photos and reselect backup folders to continue automatic uploads

Google Photos reverse changes

OnePlus smartphones are no longer available on the company's official websites in the US, Canada and Mexico following its market exit. Here's what the development means for India and existing users

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Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a beta version of the software engineering assistant, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Anthropic in AI coding tools

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Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip, the Redmi Note 17 is claimed to offer up to three days of battery life on a single charge

Redmi Note 17 5G features an 8,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and a 120Hz AMOLED display.

JioTag 2 with support for both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub allows Android and iPhone users to track belongings using their devices' native networks

JioTag 2 is here with support for both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, priced at Rs 1,249.

CMF by Nothing has introduced its first open-ear earbuds featuring a clip-on design, 10.8mm drivers, Smart Dial charging case, LDAC support, and up to 32.5 hours of battery life

CMF by Nothing Clip Pro

The XPS 13 enters India as Dell's answer to Apple's MacBook Neo, while the company also expands its consumer laptop portfolio with the Dell 14S, Dell 16S and Alienware 15

Dell XPS 13

Acer TravelLite combines lightweight design, wide connectivity and dependable productivity performance, but inconsistent build quality, a mediocre display and power management issues limit its appeal

Acer TravelLite laptop

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8's wider displays make everyday tasks more natural, while strong performance and battery life offset compromises in multimedia viewing and camera versatility

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a 2K AMOLED display and a 7,100mAh battery. Here is how it performs in everyday use

Motorola Edge 70 Max

The JBL Live 780NC combines balanced sound, effective ANC, long battery life and a feature-rich companion app into a package that feels comfortable both at work and on the move

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