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Umang app gets ‘Mera Ration’ feature, users can check ration card details and nearby shops

The UMANG app has added the ‘Mera Ration’ feature, enabling ration card holders to check eligibility, ration entitlement, and nearby fair price shops online using their ration card or Aadhaar number.

OpenAI to acquire Promptfoo for AI security testing and evaluation tools

OpenAI has announced plans to acquire AI security platform Promptfoo to strengthen testing, safety, and evaluation tools for enterprise AI systems built on its Frontier platform.

Anthropic launches Claude Code Review to automatically detect bugs

Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Review, a new feature that analyses pull requests using multiple AI agents to detect bugs, verify findings, and provide developers with prioritised feedback.

Realme Note 80 with 6,300 mAh battery, 6.74-inch 90Hz display announced: Price, specifications

Realme Note 80 has been launched in select Southeast Asian markets. This budget smartphone is available in two colour options and is backed by a 6,300mAh battery.

CBSE clarifies Class 12 maths paper QR code controversy after YouTube link claims

CBSE clarified that the Class 12 maths exam paper QR code controversy does not affect exam security, after viral posts claimed scanning the code redirected students to a YouTube video.

Groww-th before the war: brokers add investors for second straight month

The broking industry sees second straight month of growth, though the West Asia conflict and heightened volatility can upset the momentum in March

iPhone 16 now selling for around Rs 60,000 with new bank discounts

iPhone 16 price has dropped in India as Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales roll out new deals. With bank discounts and exchange offers, the effective price can come close to Rs 60,000.

Iran war: Closure of Strait of Hormuz unlikely to delay ISM 2.0 rollout

The strait is a key corridor for India's energy shipments and petrochemical feedstock used in chip manufacturing and a prolonged disruption can affect the availability and pricing of specialised gases and chemicals used in fabrication

Anthropic vs Trump government: A timeline of how the standoff on AI guardrails led to a lawsuit

Anthropic's dual lawsuits against the United States government mark the latest escalation in the intensifying battle between the Claude maker and the department of defense

'Sickening and irresponsible': UK government criticises Grok AI after Liverpool, Manchester United complaints

Liverpool and Manchester United have complained to X after Grok AI generated offensive posts referencing football tragedies and player Diogo Jota, prompting criticism from the UK government over AI safety.

Oppo Find N6 global launch date revealed, teased to come with AI Pen and minimal crease

Oppo has officially confirmed that its next book-style foldable, the Find N6, will launch next week in global markets. Through the teaser video, it is confirmed that the phone will have a unique crease-free display, a slim design, and a circular camera island.

West Asia war: Swiggy, Eternal brace for impact as gas shortage hits restaurants in India

Even if tensions ease soon, restaurants could need 30–60 days to normalise operations, and potential price hikes in the interim may pressure food delivery platforms, stakeholders told Moneycontrol

iQOO 15R review: Delivers a balance of performance, price and endurance

iQOO 15R is focused on performance and endurance, featuring a large 7600mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, and Android 16-based OriginOS 6 experience.

MakeMyTrip sees uptick in voice searches, higher traction in regional markets

Across several query categories, early data points show voice being used noticeably higher than text.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces Copilot Cowork: Explains how it can enable AI to execute tasks across Microsoft 365

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced Copilot Cowork, a new Microsoft 365 capability that enables AI to execute tasks, automate workflows, and coordinate work across apps like Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G unveiled with 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery; launch set for March 17

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G launches in India on March 17 with a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, 6000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, Android 16, One UI 8, and extended software support.

Anthropic study reveals six jobs least likely to be replaced by AI

Anthropic research highlights six occupations with low exposure to artificial intelligence, showing that jobs involving physical work and in-person interaction remain less vulnerable to automation compared with digital or data-driven roles.

Men in Blue, brands in queue: From Samson to SKY, India’s T20 champions set for brand boost

Brand experts see Sanju Samson as the biggest gainer as they believe Samson’s strong performances, coupled with his redemption arc, creates a compelling narrative for marketers.

National Lok Adalat on March 14: How to settle your traffic challans, eligibility and steps to follow

National Lok Adalat on March 14 allows motorists to settle eligible traffic challans through a simplified legal process, enabling quick resolution of minor violations without lengthy court proceedings.

From engineers to financial analysts: Anthropic study reveals jobs that AI has or will replace in future

Anthropic research identifies several professions where AI could perform a large share of tasks, including programming, customer service and data entry, though overall employment impact remains limited so far.

Sandisk launches Extreme Fit USB-C, world's smallest flash drive with up to 1TB storage, priced from Rs 2,049 in India

Sandisk has launched the Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive in India with capacities up to 1TB. The compact storage device offers read speeds up to 400MB/s and starts at Rs 2,049.

India's cyber security agency has issued security alert for Google Chrome browser: Check if you are affected and how to fix it

CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning for Google Chrome users, citing vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution. The advisory urges users to update their browser to the latest version immediately.

Why digital gold savings startup Jar is under Karnataka police scanner

The Karnataka CID is probing Jar Gold Retail Pvt Ltd under the BUDS Act, following regulatory alerts and a police FIR alleging that the platform collected money from public through an unregulated scheme.

Drone startup Kalam Labs in funding talks with Deepinder Goyal, Globaz Technologies

For the company, also backed by Lightspeed, Y Combinator and others, Goyal's investment is part of a larger $5-7 million round, sources told Moneycontrol.

iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expected display, camera, design, price, and other launch details

Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is still months away, but leaks around these flagship smartphones are already circulating online. Here is a look at the expected camera, display, design, launch timeline and other details of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

Anthropic launches Claude Marketplace to help enterprises access AI tools from partners

Anthropic has introduced the Claude Marketplace, a platform that allows enterprises to use their existing Anthropic commitments to purchase AI tools built by partner companies powered by Claude.

Two women died by suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, Elon Musk reacts

Two college students in Surat were found dead by suicide after allegedly searching ChatGPT about how to end their lives. Elon Musk reacted to the incident on X, saying “Yikes.”

The Eastern Window: China’s Two Sessions ready to sacrifice speed for 'high quality' development

China has opted for a low growth target because it wants to focus on 'industries of the future', increase domestic demand, and sharply raise the per capita income. Whether it will succeed will depend on its ability to deal with an ongoing property market crisis and external challenges like the feared rise in oil prices

Google Play Store now warns users about apps that drain more battery

Google Play Store has started displaying warning labels for Android apps that drain excessive battery due to high background activity, while such apps may also face reduced visibility in recommendations.

Apple’s foldable iPhone could be called ‘iPhone Ultra’, price may cross $2,000

Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone could launch as the iPhone Ultra with a price tag of over $2,000, featuring a large foldable display and under-display camera technology.

Read: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s message congratulating India after T20 World Cup win

Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated India after its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory, praising the stadium atmosphere and acknowledging semifinalists South Africa, England and New Zealand in a post on X.

Mid-cap IT firms corner 58% of 2025 incremental revenue as enterprises widen vendor pool for large deals

Industry experts say the shift reflects a structural change in the outsourcing landscape, where large deals are no longer the exclusive territory of tier-one IT service providers.

Tech worker groups representing 700,000 employees urge Amazon, Google, Microsoft to reject Pentagon AI demands

Tech worker organisations representing 700,000 employees have urged Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to reject Pentagon pressure to remove AI safety guardrails, citing risks of surveillance and autonomous weapons deployment.

Apple planning major push into premium tier with three ‘Ultra’ devices in 2026

Apple is reportedly planning to launch three new “Ultra” devices this year, including a foldable iPhone, premium AirPods with computer-vision cameras, and a high-end MacBook with a touch OLED display.

Elon Musk calls Anthropic’s Claude ‘woke’, says the logo looks like ‘anal…’

Elon Musk criticised Anthropic’s Claude chatbot as “woke” and mocked its logo in a social media post, adding to the ongoing debate over bias and ideology in artificial intelligence systems.

OnePlus 15T confirmed to launch soon: Expected camera, design, display, battery and more

The OnePlus 15T is confirmed to launch soon in China, and the company has released several teasers that give hints about its hardware. While OnePlus hasn’t officially given any timeline, reports suggest that the phone will launch sometime later this month.

Microsoft introduces ‘Project Helix’ console capable of playing both Xbox and PC games

Microsoft has announced ‘Project Helix’, which transforms the next Xbox into a hybrid console, playing both Xbox and PC games, signalling a new phase for the company's gaming hardware strategy.

“Build the foundation first”: Sridhar Vembu on Sarvam releasing India-trained Sarvam 30B and Sarvam 105B open-source AI models

Sarvam AI has released two open-source AI models trained in India. Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu said the development highlights the importance of sustained “catch-up R&D” in building competitive technology ecosystems.

MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM available at Rs 65,000: Is it a better buy than the MacBook Neo?

MacBook Air M2 price has dropped to Rs 69,000 in India, placing it near the new MacBook Neo. Here is how the two Apple laptops compare and which one makes sense.

Service center scam: The one feature you should enable before handing over your phone for repair

Service centre repairs sometimes require phone access, but sharing your PIN can expose personal data. Samsung, Google, and Apple offer repair or maintenance modes that hide files while technicians test hardware.

From horizontal lock to privacy display: Five Galaxy S26 Ultra features to know before buying

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces privacy display, horizontal video lock, AI task execution, 60W charging, and Snapdragon processor, offering new hardware and software features users should know before buying.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus review: A laptop that leans closer to a desktop

With an 18-inch display, Intel Core Ultra HX processors and RTX PRO graphics, this premium laptop delivers desktop-like performance, though its size and weight make it better suited for a desk than daily travel.

YouTube is reportedly testing DMs again after removing it in 2019

YouTube is reportedly testing the return of direct messages years after removing the feature in 2019, with limited users seeing early access to a messaging option inside the video platform.

Nothing Phone (4a) vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: Here’s what’s different

Nothing has just announced its latest midrange Phone (4a) series, featuring two new additions: the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro. This new lineup introduces the latest evolution of the company’s designs and revamps the formula used for the (3a) series.