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Telangana aims to become $3 trillion economy by 2047: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana is working to become a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047 as the country aspires to achieve USD 30 trillion by then, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said here on Monday. Speaking at the Telangana Formation Day celebrations, Reddy said the state government hopes to contribute 10 per cent to the national GDP by 2047. "India is making efforts to emerge as a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. As India and the (Central) government are making plans to become USD 30 trillion, we brought the Telangana Rising 2047 policy document to make the state a partner in it, to put the state at the top," he said. As part of its goal, the state government has introduced several policies, including energy, tourism, industries, investments and health, he said. All these policies together form the vision of 'Telangana Rising 2047'. This envisions making the state compete with the world, he said. The CM said the government is making efforts with the aim of transforming the state into a USD one trillion

AI-ML hiring grows 25% in May, IT sector records 5% decline: Report

While hiring in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) sector posted 25 per cent year-on-year growth in May 2025, the broader Information Technology sector saw a decline in job opportunities. According to the Naukri JobSpeak May 2025 report, overall hiring in the IT sector fell by 5 per cent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. "In an otherwise stable job market, what stood out in May was the continued momentum in AI/ML hiring across metros alongside steady demand for senior professionals, a trend that's held firm over the past year," Naukri Chief Business Officer Pawan Goyal said. In May 2025, while overall hiring remained stable, industries like real estate (5 per cent growth) and insurance (6 per cent growth) emerged as relatively bright spots, according to the report. Hiring in Retails, Telecom/ISP, and Banking, Finance & Broking declined 8-9 per cent. However, unicorns in Banking and Financial Services ramped up hiring by 29 per ...

Samsung's big bet: Perplexity AI could soon be everywhere on its devices

Samsung is nearing a deal to invest in Perplexity AI and integrate its search technology into Samsung devices, browsers, and Bixby, aiming for a Galaxy S26 launch in 2026

Best of BS Opinion: India must heed the warning signs from without

India's economy and technological prowess are on a steady path, but it faces external challenges in the form of both policies and nations

AI's singular uncertainty reflects scope, speed, and unpredictability

The real issue, however, is that few technologies of the past created such uncertainty. It is true that nobody could predict what the internet would do to society

Artificial intelligence watch: Tech middle managers stare at job blues

The fact that not only entry-level roles but also experienced positions can be impacted by automation and AI has sparked off uncertainty, nudging more people to reskill themselves

Google case: Indian-origin US judge questions future of search amid AI rise

Indian-origin Judge Amit Mehta questions Google's search dominance amid AI rise, as DOJ seeks remedies including selling Chrome to boost competition and support AI rivals like OpenAI

Now, Gemini AI can answer questions about videos saved in Google Drive

Moreover, Gemini AI in Google Drive can now summarise videos, letting users quickly extract key info from meetings, classes, and announcements without watching fully

YouTube brings Lens to Shorts for real-time visual search: How it works

YouTube Shorts will now let users search for information from the video itself using Google Lens-rolling out in beta over the next few weeks

India must build AI models in local languages, social norms: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw says India must develop AI grounded in native languages, cultural context and social norms, as government pushes compute access and domestic chipmaking

Industries with AI to propel India to 3rd-largest economy: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tech adoption in sectors like AI and Web3 will help boost productivity and move India towards becoming the third-largest economy

Wipro launches global 'Innovation Network' to boost AI-led collaboration

Wipro has come up with a global Innovation Network to drive AI-led collaborative innovation to help its clients explore emerging technologies like quantum computing and agentic AI

Infosys unveils over 200 AI agents under Topaz in Google Cloud tie-up

Infosys launches over 200 enterprise AI agents with Google Cloud to automate complex workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive AI-led digital transformation across industries

Disclose any AI-assisted academic work: IIT-Delhi issues new guidelines

The guidelines emphasise that AI use should be approached with a clear understanding of its potential consequences to avoid any unintentional negative outcomes

Opera unveils Neon, a web browser with agentic AI capabilities built in

Opera Neon will be offered through a subscription plan, though pricing details are yet to be announced. Currently, the browser is behind a waiting list

Salesforce to buy Informatica for $8 billion to bolster AI data tools

The cloud-software giant is returning to big-ticket M&A after years on the sidelines, driven by scrutiny from activist investors pressing for better profitability

Bengaluru startup Frinks AI raises $5.4 mn to expand Vision AI solutions

Frinks AI, which builds Vision AI tools for visual inspection in sectors like automotive and medical devices, will use funds to expand in the US and boost R&D

Bengaluru among top 12 global tech hubs as AI talent hits 1 million

Bengaluru's tech talent surge to over 1 million and strong startup ecosystem have placed it alongside San Francisco, Beijing, and Tokyo, says CBRE report

India urges ethical AI, stronger cultural property laws at BRICS forum

India on Monday called upon BRICS to lead not just geopolitically, but also civilisationally, forging a "cultural ecosystem" that celebrates diversity, deepens humanity and anchors progress in shared values. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in his address at the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, also called for "stronger legal frameworks" to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property, and advocated "ethical AI" that respects cultural diversity. The ministerial-level dialogue culminated in the "adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining four strategic cultural priorities," the Indian Ministry of Culture said in a late-night statement. These four priorities are -- "Culture, Creative Economy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); Culture, Climate Change, and the Post-2030 Development Agenda; Return and Safeguarding of Cultural Property; and BRICS Cultural Festivals and Alliances", it said. The declaration reflects a collective vision for inclusive, rights-based, and

PayU rolls out MCP server to integrate AI assistants, payment systems

The MCP server helps AI assistants like Claude integrate with PayU's core APIs to automate tasks like invoicing, payment status checks, and customer onboarding