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AR Rahman's Secret Mountain taps Google Cloud to develop AI entertainment experiences

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AR Rahman's Secret Mountain taps Google Cloud to develop AI entertainment experiences

The collaboration between Google Cloud and Rahman's Secret Mountain comes a day after Google unveiled a $15-billion investment to set up its first AI hub in India

YouTube deepens creator-led commerce push in India with Nykaa, Purplle

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YouTube deepens creator-led commerce push in India with Nykaa, Purplle

YouTube is partnering with Nykaa to launch a programme designed to discover, enable, and accelerate the next generation of India’s beauty and lifestyle creators.

Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as senior adviser

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Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as senior adviser

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak said he is excited to help both companies, as they address the "big strategic questions about how to make technology work for our economies, our security and our society"

Google debuts Gemini Enterprise amid workplace AI race with Microsoft, OpenAI

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Google debuts Gemini Enterprise amid workplace AI race with Microsoft, OpenAI

Gemini Enterprise launch comes amid growing enterprise customer momentum for Google Cloud that surpassed a $50 billion annual revenue run rate in Q2 2025.

Anthropic's Dario Amodei to visit Infosys HQ in Bengaluru for meetings

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Anthropic's Dario Amodei to visit Infosys HQ in Bengaluru for meetings

Anthropic's Dario Amodei is visiting India to meet with public officials and enterprise partners, as the AI research firm announces plans to open its first office in Bengaluru

Anthropic to open its first India office in Bengaluru, hire local talent

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Anthropic to open its first India office in Bengaluru, hire local talent

Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei is visiting India this week to share the company’s commitment to developing responsible AI systems that drive social benefit and economic growth

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to visit India this week; Likely to meet PM Modi, inaugurate Bengaluru office

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to visit India this week; Likely to meet PM Modi, inaugurate Bengaluru office

Anthropic is aiming to establish a foothold in India, which houses one of the world's largest developer bases, as the AI arms race escalates.

From Bengaluru's PES University to Anthropic: Rahul Patil is the new CTO

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From Bengaluru's PES University to Anthropic: Rahul Patil is the new CTO

Rahul Patil's appointment as Anthropic CTO comes as the company looks to bolster its AI infrastructure amid intensifying rivalry from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta

Spotify bets on India for next phase of growth amid leadership change

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Spotify bets on India for next phase of growth amid leadership change

Spotify founder Daniel Ek described his own evolution from CEO to executive chairman as moving from "being a player to a coach". He will now focus on the company's major strategic decisions and long-term strategy.

Spotify appoints two new co-CEOs as founder Daniel Ek transitions to chairman in Jan 2026

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Spotify appoints two new co-CEOs as founder Daniel Ek transitions to chairman in Jan 2026

Spotify founder Daniel Ek said he will focus on the “long arc” of the audio streaming service and help create companies that tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time.

Zoho’s Arattai sees renewed interest as WhatsApp rival but can it succeed where others failed?

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Zoho’s Arattai sees renewed interest as WhatsApp rival but can it succeed where others failed?

The app has climbed to the top of Apple's App Store and is on track to break into the top 100 on Google Play, after previously ranking outside the top 500

YouTube Premium Lite launches in India at Rs 89 a month

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YouTube Premium Lite launches in India at Rs 89 a month

YouTube Premium Lite is part of the Google-owned video platform's efforts to expand its offerings as subscriptions emerge as a major growth driver

Instagram pilots a Reels-first experience on mobile app in India

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Instagram pilots a Reels-first experience on mobile app in India

Instagram is also changing its navigation bar, giving more prominence to Reels and direct messages, two features the company says are driving most of its growth.

Anthropic eyes India entry as part of global workforce expansion

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Anthropic eyes India entry as part of global workforce expansion

Anthropic is expanding its international workforce to meet the growing demand for its Claude AI models outside the United States.

60-75 million Indian gamers spend on in-app purchases: Rooter’s Piyush Kumar

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60-75 million Indian gamers spend on in-app purchases: Rooter’s Piyush Kumar

A combination of regulatory clarity from the government's new online gaming law and India's large but under-monetised user base gives the country a 'credible shot' at becoming a global gaming powerhouse, according to a report released by VC firm Lightbox.

Google to soon launch 'Search Live' AI chat feature in India

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Google to soon launch 'Search Live' AI chat feature in India

India is a key market for Google’s AI strategy as it reinvents its flagship search product for the generative AI era, shifting from simple information retrieval towards an intelligence-focused product.

Krafton to bolster India gaming incubator with deeper tech mentorship, new partners

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Krafton to bolster India gaming incubator with deeper tech mentorship, new partners

Krafton's India gaming incubator has selected 10 studios from cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Madurai in its first two cohorts, and has now opened registrations for the third cohort.

MC Interview: India could become leading exporter of AI technology, says Meta CMO Alex Schultz

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MC Interview: India could become leading exporter of AI technology, says Meta CMO Alex Schultz

Meta CMO Alex Schultz recently visited India, a market that has become crucial to the social networking giant's future growth strategy because of rapid AI adoption and a fast-growing digital economy.

Pocket FM now lets Hindi writers in India create AI audio series in a single click

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Pocket FM now lets Hindi writers in India create AI audio series in a single click

AI Audio Series is part of Pocket FM's broader AI creator suite that aims to help budding writers brainstorm, draft, and experiment faster, while accelerating story production.

WhatsApp on track to sell 100 million Metro tickets across India by end-2025: Meta's Sandhya Devanathan

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WhatsApp on track to sell 100 million Metro tickets across India by end-2025: Meta's Sandhya Devanathan

In 2025, Meta has partnered with the state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, for a big e-governance push through WhatsApp-based citizen service delivery models.

Former Gameskraft CFO diverted company funds to F&O trading, incurring Rs 250 crore losses, FIR says

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Former Gameskraft CFO diverted company funds to F&O trading, incurring Rs 250 crore losses, FIR says

The real-money gaming firm has filed a police complaint against former CFO Ramesh Prabhu for allegedly siphoning funds over nearly five years

Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal to shut down Hike after India's real-money gaming ban

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Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal to shut down Hike after India's real-money gaming ban

Last month, Kavin Bharti Mittal had stated plans of exiting India to focus on International markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

YouTube unveils India-first separate ad targeting for urban and rural audiences

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YouTube unveils India-first separate ad targeting for urban and rural audiences

Google-owned YouTube is also introducing new immersive masthead ads on connected TVs amid rising viewership and ahead of the festive season.

Gaming company Zupee cuts 170 jobs, offers financial assistance to impacted staff

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Gaming company Zupee cuts 170 jobs, offers financial assistance to impacted staff

Zupee joins a growing list of companies that have reduced their staff in recent weeks, as the industry grapples with the fallout of India's blanket ban on real-money games.

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