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US Military goes all over on AI with big tech deals in new operational shift; Implications for India

US War Department signs deals with top tech firms such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA and others to deploy AI on classified networks, boosting military decision-making.

2 days ago

Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic amid global AI race

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, starting with an initial $10 billion and up to $30 billion more tied to performance milestones. The deal strengthens their ongoing partnership, where Google provides cloud infrastructure and TPUs while Anthropic develops its Claude AI models.

9 days ago

Iran denies US 'talks' claim, says Trump has backed down on Hormuz Strait threat

Trump mocks Iran's threat to strike American companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google: "BB guns?"

US President Donald Trump mocked Iran's threat to target major American companies in the Gulf, joking they could use "BB guns." Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, he said he was unaware of any real threat and added that Iran could not attack with nuclear weapons.

Apr 1, 2026

Google faces lawsuit over alleged exposure of Epstein survivors' details

A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that its search engine and AI tools exposed their personal information online. The case claims sensitive details such as names, emails, and phone numbers were displayed despite repeated requests for removal, leading to harassment, threats, and renewed trauma.

Mar 28, 2026

'Scurrilous campaign exposed': Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

Epstein Files: Delhi High Court directs to remove social media posts linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Jeffrey Epstein

Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Himayani Puri, directing platforms like X, Google, YouTube, Meta, and LinkedIn to take down posts falsely linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. Representing her, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani termed the order a "vindication" against a defamatory and baseless campaign.

Mar 17, 2026

Global smartwatch shipments rebound in 2025, Apple posts robust growth

Global smartwatch shipments rose 4% year-on-year in 2025, rebounding from a 2024 decline, according to Counterpoint Research. The recovery was driven by hardware and software upgrades, rising demand for advanced features, and a stronger focus on health tracking.

Feb 25, 2026

'AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes; India's pace is striking, we must act boldly': Sundar Pichai

Pichai pointed to AI's real-world impact, noting that the Indian government used AI-powered forecasts to help farmers protect their livelihoods, while Google's AlphaFold protein-folding breakthrough is aiding over three million researchers globally in malaria vaccine development.

Feb 19, 2026

Alphabet's revenues exceed $400 billion, Gemini AI app hits over 750 million users: Pichai

Sundar Pichai highlighted increased user engagement following the launch of Gemini 3 and outlined Alphabet's planned 2026 capital expenditure of $175–185 billion to support expanding AI infrastructure. Google Cloud revenues surged 48 per cent, YouTube crossed $60 billion in annual revenue, and paid subscriptions reached over 325 million.

Feb 5, 2026

Big Tech companies to offshore more jobs to India in 2026 amid US mass layoffs

Firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, and eBay are offshoring roles, with 38% of respondents saying India hiring replaces US-based jobs. H‑1B visa restrictions are also influencing this trend, and companies are expanding India teams through scaling existing staff, creating new roles, or moving specific projects. This signals a structural shift in global workforce planning.

Jan 14, 2026

Google activates Android emergency location service in India

Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to fully integrate this advanced caller location technology with its 112 emergency services.

Dec 23, 2025

'Monumental day': Gautam Adani on building India's largest AI data centre campus with Google

US visa re-entry delays prompt Google to advise employees not to travel internationally

The report from Business Insider said that Google's external counsel, BAL Immigration Law, cautioned employees needing visa stamping to return to the US, saying overseas travel could leave them stranded due to visa stamping appointment delays up to 12 months.

Dec 20, 2025

'Monumental day': Gautam Adani on building India's largest AI data centre campus with Google

Google's AI hub in Visakhapatnam is a multi-faceted investment of approximately $15 billion over five years (2026-2030), comprising gigawatt-scale data centre operations, supported by a robust subsea cable network and clean energy, to drive the most demanding AI workloads in India.

Oct 14, 2025

Google AI mode rolls out in 7 new Indian languages

The company said the new language expansion is powered by its custom Gemini model for Search, designed to understand the nuances of local languages rather than just translating words. The rollout in these new languages will begin over the next week.

Oct 8, 2025

Google lays off over 200 AI contractors: Report

According to a report by 'WIRED', the layoffs took place in at least two separate rounds last month and were carried out with little or no prior warning. Several contractors said they were suddenly cut off from their work.

Sep 17, 2025

AI Guardians or Digital Ghosts: The Unfolding Crisis of Parentless Childhoods

If we act decisively with robust policies, adequate funding, and unwavering commitment to child welfare millions of children can grow up with hope rather than despair. If we falter, we risk creating a generation whose first "parent" was a machine that could not truly love them back.

Sep 16, 2025

Betting App cases: ED sends notices to Google, Meta; calls them for questioning on July 21

The regulator alleged that these tech platforms provided prominent advertising slots and allowed websites linked to these online betting platforms to gain visibility on their respective platforms, thereby contributing to the widespread reach of these illicit operations.

Jul 19, 2025

Nvidia, Google most bought US stocks by Indians in April-June

As the US dollar weakened and central bank policies diverged, Indian investors explored opportunities in Europe, China, and Brazil via ETFs, as per the report.

Jul 16, 2025

Indian-Origin Varun Mohan Joins Google to Lead Next Phase in AI Coding

Several important employees, including co-founder Douglas Chen, will join Google DeepMind as part of the deal. They are anticipated to support the company's efforts in "agentic coding," a new area of artificial intelligence tools that seek to operate more like independent software development collaborators than straightforward code-completion engines.

Jul 12, 2025

Google requests South Korea to allow transfer of high-precision map data overseas

Google acquires cloud security firm Wiz in $32 Billion deal

Google has taken a significant step forward in the cloud security space with its acquisition of Wiz, a top cloud security platform, for $32 billion. This strategic move will enhance Google Cloud's capabilities in cloud security and multi-cloud operations, solidifying its position in the market.

Mar 18, 2025

YouTube Music and Premium surpass 125 million subscribers globally

Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said that it has crossed 125 million subscribers for its Music and Premium services worldwide, including trial users.

Mar 6, 2025

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