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Govt asks Google to take down Firebase pages impersonating banks: Report

s. Google said it has strict policies against phishing, malware and financial fraud and works with Indian authorities on such cases. The action comes amid growing concerns over digital fraud, with Indian users reportedly losing Rs 22,500 crore to cyber and digital fraud in 2025.

18 days ago

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

The company is also introducing new learning features across Gemini and Google Search, including personalised study plans, diagnostic quizzes, interactive visuals, practice tests and Google Lens-based step-by-step learning. Eligible Indian students can redeem the offer until December 31, 2026, subject to verification and applicable terms.

20 days ago

'Abuses Were Directed at Me and My Late Mother': PM Modi Urges Reform, Forgives Youth Over Jantar Mantar Abuse

'Cannot be dismissed as technical error': Parliamentary panel pulls up Meta over PM Modi's post removal

The panel questioned Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, X, and government ministries on digital platform accountability, seeking written responses within 10 days. It demanded Meta provide an audit trail of the post's removal and restoration, while also raising concerns over content moderation, cybercrime, AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and online scams.

Aug 4, 2026

consumers can buy 100% petrol, Ethanol only small part of sons' business': Nitin Gadkari on E20 Row

Bombay HC to hear Gadkari's plea against Meta and others over ethanol-linked deepfake posts on Aug. 5

Justice Arif Doctor directed Gadkari's advocate to serve copies of the suit on all the respondents, including Meta Platforms, X Corp, Google LLC and unknown persons. The matter was deferred after counsel appearing for Google informed the court that they had not yet been served with the suit papers.

Jul 28, 2026

Donald Trump refuses to leave podium in awkward moment as Spain lift World Cup

Trump says AI firms must fund power infrastructure, vows US will stay ahead of China in AI race

US President Donald Trump said AI companies must fund the power infrastructure needed for their data centres instead of passing costs on to consumers. He said the policy would help keep electricity prices low, boost local economies and ensure the US stays ahead of China in the global AI race

Jul 24, 2026

Google restricts Meta's access to Gemini AI capacity amid computing constraints

The move highlights growing pressure on AI infrastructure as demand for computing power outpaces supply, with Google also acknowledging capacity constraints affecting its cloud business despite continued investments in data centres and advanced chips.

Jun 28, 2026

Google to pay SpaceX $30 billion for computing power till June 2029

Google to pay SpaceX $30 billion for cloud computing power till June 2029

The contract allows Google to terminate the deal if SpaceX fails to provide the Nvidia chips by September 30, while either party can end the agreement with 90 days' notice. The partnership highlights the growing race among tech companies to secure large-scale AI computing resources.

Jun 7, 2026

Your Phone Is Getting More Expensive Because AI Is Stealing Its Memory Chips

Why your next phone keeps getting expensive: Nothing's Akis Evangelidis on chip crisis nobody's talking about

Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on why the DRAM shortage is breaking the economics of the smartphone you're waiting to buy.

May 20, 2026

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.

May 2, 2026

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.

Apr 25, 2026

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

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