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Department of Telecommunications Secretary Neeraj Mittal stated that Google Pay has not yet joined the Fraud Risk Indicator system, raising concerns over transaction security on the platform. He emphasized that users currently lack protection on Google Pay, which holds a 30-35% share in India’s UPI transactions, making the issue key significant.
The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to María Corina Machado this year, will be formally presented on December 10 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. This year saw 338 nominations, including 244 individuals and 94 organizations. It was officially made by Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chairman of the five-member committee overseeing the prestigious recognition.
IT Secretary S. Krishnan announced that India’s sovereign AI model will be ready before the AI Impact Summit in February. The nation has rapidly expanded to 38,000 GPUs, empowering domestic firms. The model aims for sectoral productivity and inclusivity and is trained on Indian datasets. Twelve Indian firms receive government backing for foundational models.
Google is rolling out its AI-powered conversational search feature, Search Live, in India, supporting English and Hindi. The company is also expanding AI Mode to seven new Indian languages, including Bengali and Tamil. Search Live offers real-time assistance using voice and camera capabilities for continued conversations.
October 9 marks the eve of Uganda’s Independence Day, celebrated on October 9 each year. It commemorates Uganda gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1962. The day holds national significance as a symbol of freedom, and unity. Citizens honor their history, culture, and heroes through ceremonies, parades, and celebrations across the country.
A disturbing TikTok trend uses AI to fake images of homeless intruders, causing panic among recipients. The viral prank has led to emergency calls and police warnings in the UK and US. Authorities say the hoax wastes resources and spreads misinformation. They urge the public to verify such messages before reacting and to use AI […]
The Vivo V60e and V60 share a similar design and display. Their main differences are in the camera and chipset. The V60e has a 200MP main sensor, while the V60 offers a versatile triple camera with a periscope lens. The V60 also uses a more powerful Snapdragon chipset and has a higher starting price.
Samsung launched the ISOCELL HP5, the first 200MP sensor with 0.5µm pixels. Designed for telephoto cameras, it offers advanced noise reduction, AI processing, and impressive zoom capabilities. It supports 8K video and enhanced color accuracy. Mass production has started, and devices with this sensor will arrive soon.
Reliance Jio launched JioBharat Safety-First Phones at IMC 2025, starting at ₹799. Designed for kids, seniors, and women, these feature phones offer location tracking, usage control, unknown number blocking, and 7-day battery life. With real-time connectivity updates, they ensure safety, peace of mind, and reliable communication without social media distractions.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has defended US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, stating it won’t affect Nvidia’s commitment to hiring global talent. “Nvidia is built on talent from around the world, which is why we continue to bring in talent globally,” Huang said, reaffirming the company’s stance.
★World Octopus Day, ★Indian Air Force Day, ★Discovery of America Day, ★1891: Birth of Telugu poet and writer Bhogaraju Narayanamurthy, ★1895: Birth of freedom fighter Adivi Bapiraju, ★1977: Birthday of top actress Manchu Lakshmi, ★1981: birthday of Tollywood Director Dasari Maruthi, and ★1936: Death of Urdu and Hindi writer Munshi Premchand.
BytePe, India’s first tech subscription platform, has launched, offering smartphones like iPhone 17 on monthly plans cheaper than EMIs. Founded by Flipkart alum Jayant Jha, BytePe lets users upgrade yearly, enjoy zero down payment, and includes damage protection. Users can choose to upgrade, return, or own the phone after 12 months.
Apple is testing a new alarm design in iOS 26.1 beta 2. It replaces the “Stop” button with a sliding action. You must slide fully across the screen to silence the alarm. This change prevents accidentally turning off your alarm. It aims to help heavy sleepers wake up on time.
ASUS and Microsoft launch ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds in India. Priced at Rs 69,990 and Rs 1,14,990, they feature AMD Ryzen Z2 processors, 7-inch 120Hz displays, and Xbox-inspired controls. Pre-order now on Amazon and ASUS stores; deliveries start October 16, 2025, with exclusive Game Pass rewards.
WhatsApp may soon let users reserve usernames, moving beyond phone numbers for identification. This change boosts privacy and makes connecting easier, like on Telegram or Signal. A reservation system will ensure fairness, allowing everyone to secure preferred usernames before the official rollout. The feature is spotted in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.25.28.12.