Technology
YouTube Star Dhruv Rathee Takes on ChatGPT with New AI Startup
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee launched AI Fiesta, bundling six premium AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for $12 monthly. The startup achieved $3 million yearly revenue in 36 hours, capitalizing on India's rapidly growing AI market expected to reach $28.36 billion by 2030.
Kyndryl Bets Big on India with $2.25 Billion Tech Investment
Tech giant Kyndryl announces a massive $2.25 billion investment in India over three years. The plan includes establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, training 200,000 citizens in digital skills, and creating thousands of tech jobs, positioning India as a global technology hub.
Google Falls Victim to ShinyHunters’ Phone Scam Data Breach
Google became the latest victim of ShinyHunters' vishing campaign targeting Salesforce CRM systems. Using fake IT support calls, hackers stole small business contact data from 91 organizations worldwide. The breach highlights growing threats to CRM platforms and emphasizes the need for employee training against social engineering attacks.
Grok 4 Goes Free: Elon Musk’s AI Gift Comes with Strings
xAI made Grok 4 free worldwide starting August 2025, but with daily usage limits. Users can access it through Auto Mode (smart routing) or Expert Mode (direct access). This strategic move aims to compete with other AI services while converting free users to paid subscribers.
India Bans Online Money Games: A Major Shift for Gamers Worldwide
India’s new law bans all online real-money games, ending fantasy sports, rummy, and poker. This move impacts 568 million gamers and a $3.7 billion industry, with huge job losses and tax hits, while the USA continues to allow regulated online gaming.
TikTok Website Returns to India After 5 Years, But App Stays Banned
TikTok's website has become accessible in India after a 5-year ban, but the mobile app remains prohibited. The 2020 ban affected 200 million users following India-China border tensions. While users can visit the website, they cannot download the app or access full features, leaving the platform's future in India uncertain.
Modi Celebrates India’s Space Success on National Space Day
PM Modi celebrates National Space Day 2024, praising astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS mission success. India achieved historic moon landing, plans human spaceflight by 2027, and prepares for deep space exploration, showcasing cost-effective space achievements.
