digital transformation
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.
Google's $15 Billion AI Investment in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Implications for Digital Sovereignty
Oct 16, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Google's landmark $15 billion AI hub investment in Visakhapatnam represents a transformative partnership with AdaniConneX and Bharti Airtel that promises to establish India as a global AI powerhouse. This comprehensive analysis examines the infrastructure benefits, economic opportunities, and crucial digital sovereignty considerations that will determine whether India can leverage this investment while maintaining technological autonomy and building indigenous capabilities in the increasingly competitive global AI landscape.
IndiGo Partners with Digi Yatra: Revolutionizing Air Travel with Seamless Biometric Boarding Technology
Oct 16, 2025 05:03 pm CST
IndiGo and Digi Yatra have integrated their mobile applications to enable paperless, biometric-based boarding for travelers. This partnership allows passengers to share boarding passes directly between apps, eliminating manual scanning and enhancing the travel experience with faster check-ins and improved security while maintaining data privacy through offline transactions.
Google's $15 Billion AI Data Centre Investment in Vizag: Chandrababu Naidu Celebrates Historic Tech Milestone
Oct 16, 2025 01:28 pm CST
Google has signed a landmark $15 billion agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish an AI Data Centre in Visakhapatnam, marking the company's largest investment outside the United States. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu celebrated this historic milestone that positions the young state as a global technology hub and represents a significant advancement in India's digital transformation journey.
How AI Chatbots Are Transforming India's Call Center Industry and Threatening Millions of Jobs
Oct 15, 2025 03:07 pm CST
India's $283 billion IT sector faces unprecedented disruption as AI chatbots capable of human-like communication threaten millions of customer service jobs. Companies like LimeChat enable businesses to slash staffing by 80%, while India's government embraces this technological shift despite potential job losses. This transformation presents both challenges for traditional workers and opportunities for those with AI skills, making India a global test case for managing AI's impact on developing economies.
Google Launches Largest AI Hub Outside US in Visakhapatnam with $15 Billion Investment in India
Oct 14, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Google has partnered with the Adani Group to establish a gigawatt-scale data center and AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking its largest investment in India. CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $15 billion commitment over five years, aligning with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The landmark project aims to accelerate AI innovation across India while creating substantial economic opportunities in the rapidly growing digital economy.
India-EFTA Trade Agreement: $100 Billion Investment and One Million Jobs Through Historic European Partnership
Oct 12, 2025 02:39 am CST
India's landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with four European Free Trade Association countries has come into effect, promising $100 billion in investments and one million direct jobs over 15 years. This historic agreement provides balanced market access, supports key economic sectors, and establishes India's first FTA with binding investment and job creation commitments.
NDTV Successfully Raises Rs 396.49 Crore Through Oversubscribed Rights Issue to Fund Digital Expansion
Oct 11, 2025 08:03 pm CST
New Delhi Television (NDTV) has raised Rs 396.49 crore through its oversubscribed rights issue, increasing promoters' holdings to 69.02%. The funds will expand NDTV's distribution network, support brand initiatives, reduce debt, and advance its digital-first strategy, positioning the Adani Group subsidiary for stronger growth in both domestic and international markets.
TCS Launches AI Experience Zone in London and Plans to Create 5,000 New UK Jobs in Next Three Years
Oct 10, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Tata Consultancy Services announces the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence experience zone and design studio in London while planning to create 5,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years. As a major contributor to the UK economy with a €3.3 billion impact in FY2024, TCS continues to strengthen its presence in its second-largest global market through strategic investments in innovation and talent development.
Ashwini Vaishnaw at NDTV World Summit 2025: Leading India's Digital Transformation Journey
Oct 09, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will showcase India's technological advancements at the NDTV World Summit 2025, highlighting his impressive career journey from IAS officer to Cabinet Minister overseeing Railways, Electronics & IT, and Information & Broadcasting. Under his leadership, India has witnessed remarkable progress in railway modernization, digital connectivity, and technological innovation, establishing the country as a global IT powerhouse.