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'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

Building the Future of Work: The Rise of Workforce Analytics and AI

Our focus is on providing managers and leaders with the most precise data about their people and processes, whether they work in the office, remotely, or hybrid

Mar 1, 2025

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

Google has requested the South Korean government to allow the US tech giant to transfer the country's high-precision map data overseas, following failed attempts earlier on two occasions, officials said on Friday.

Feb 28, 2025

New Google India campus, one of its largest globally, set to build for the world

Google's Largest Indian Campus 'Ananta' Opens in Bengaluru

Google has demonstrated its commitment to India's growth with the inaugration of its new campus, 'Ananta', in Bengaluru. Ananta, which means 'infinite' or 'limitless' in Sanskrit, is a collaboration between Google India and a local development and design team. The campus embodies Google's latest thinking in workplace design and is one of the world's most ambitious ground-up developments.

Feb 19, 2025

Anonymous workplace community platform Blind arriving in India this month

Blind, the world's leading anonymous community platform for working professionals, is launching in India this month, the company said on Monday.

Feb 3, 2025

NCLAT Halts CCI's WhatsApp Ban, Meta to Pay Half Fine

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has halted the five-year ban on WhatsApp imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has been directed to deposit 50% of the Rs 213 crore penalty imposed by the CCI.

Jan 23, 2025

Transforming Industries Through Cloud and AI: The Impact of Rajesh Daruvuri's Work at Google

Rajesh envisions a future where intelligent systems can drive better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Dec 21, 2024

Google's new AI model outperforms world's best weather forecast system

How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024

Google News emerged as a key player in combating misinformation in India in 2024, supporting initiatives like the Shakti initiative and providing AI training to newsrooms. The programme enabled faster fact-checking and increased user engagement and ad revenue for local publishers.

Dec 18, 2024

Google appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India

Who is Preeti Lobana, Google India's new Vice President

Google has recently made a significant move by appointing Preeti Lobana as its new Country Manager and Vice President for India. Lobana, who has previously held leadership positions at NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank, will now be at the helm of Google India's sales and operations.

Dec 16, 2024

YouTube's new feature for registered health professionals in India to reach people

Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday announced new features to help Indian viewers find high-quality health information from healthcare professionals.

Dec 10, 2024

Google changes MAPS Platform norms, to support Indian Developers make more applications

Google has recently announced a significant change to its Maps platform, aimed at aiding Indian developers in creating more comprehensive and user-friendly applications. Starting March 1, 2025, developers will have free access to Maps, Routes, Places, and Environment products up to a monthly limit.