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Boeing says Indian, South Asian airlines will need 3,300 new aircraft by 2044 amid rising air travel demand

Boeing, in its latest report, said that Indian, South Asian airlines will need 3,300 new aircraft by 2044 amid rising air travel demand in the region. The company also expects that the region will need nearly 45,000 pilots, 45,000 technicians, and 51,000 cabin crew over the next 20 years.

India bets big on homegrown AI as Dell and NVIDIA power NxtGen’s mega AI factory

As part of the deal, Dell AI Factory with Nvidia solutions will significantly expand India’s national AI capability, enabling large-scale generative AI, agentic AI, physical AI, and high-performance computing across enterprises, start-ups and government programmes.

Samsung Exynos 2700 Chip Spotted in Early Geekbench Result that Hints at 10-Core Setup

Samsung announced the Exynos 2600 in December last year. Before its official release, Samsung appears to have started working on its next flagship chip. A new Geekbench entry shows the Exynos 2700 processor with a 10-core CPU design. It has a 15,618 OpenCL score. The chipset has one core clocked at 2.30GHz, four cores at 2.40GHz, one core at 2.78GHz, and four cores at 2.88GHz.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Apple’s Tim Cook become latest CEOs to criticise ICE after Minneapolis killing

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees in an internal message that ICE is “going too far” with its immigration crackdown

Adani Power Q3 preview: Bangladesh deal may weigh on earnings

Investors will closely watch Adani Power’s Q3 results amid uncertainty over its Bangladesh power deal.

Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications Support Expanded to Seven New Countries

Apple released the Hypertension Notifications feature for eligible Apple Watch models in India in December 2025. Now, the Cupertino tech giant has announced that it is bringing the health and fitness feature to seven more countries, including Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, and Turkey. First released to users in select markets in September 2025, the feature was introduced as part of the watchOS 26 update. To provide alerts to users, the smartwatch analyses data collected from the optical heart sensor of how a user’s blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart.

Japan to trial UPI payments to ease transactions for Indian tourists

UPI will launch a trial in Japan via NTT Data and NPCI to ease payments for Indian tourists and boost India-Japan tourism and digital economy ties.

Wobble X Series Launched in India With 80W Speakers and Google TV With Gemini, Wobble K Series Tags Along

Indkal Technologies’ Indian homegrown brand Wobble launched its latest X and K series TVs in India on Tuesday. The Wobble X series is positioned as a gaming-focused TV lineup, featuring up to a 55-inch Ultra QLED display. It is powered by the DynamIQ Dual Processor, coupled with 80W speakers. The Wobble K series, meanwhile, is available with up to a 65-inch display, powered by the Google TV platform along with 32GB of onboard storage.

After flight carrying Ajit Pawar crashed, operator blames poor visibility

Fleet constraints slow Air India Express’s Navi Mumbai expansion

While IndiGo and Akasa have rolled out most of the routes they announced last year, Air India Express hasn't been able to achieve its goal. In September, it had said it would operate 20 daily departures, connecting 15 Indian cities in the initial phase of the new airport’s operations.

Ab Hoga Hisaab OTT Release Revealed: When and Where to Watch Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh, and Mouni Roy Starrer Online?

Soon streaming on Amazon MX Player, Ab Hoga Hisaab stars Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh, and Mouni Roy in a gripping revenge drama. With strong performances, a layered script, and authentic Punjabi storytelling, the series promises to keep audiences hooked.

China approves first batch of Nvidia H200 chip imports, sources say

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have been approved to purchase over 400,000 H200 chips in total, with other enterprises now joining a queue, said two of the sources

Google Might Soon Remind You to Take Breaks While Talking to Gemini: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new wellness feature for Gemini. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is testing short break reminders that will be shown to users when they have been chatting with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for a while. The mindfulness alert was reportedly spotted in the latest beta version of the Google app, and the message states that users should not think Gemini is human.

Google Photos Now Lets Users in India Edit Images Using Text or Voice Prompts

Google is bringing its AI-based photo editing tools to Google Photos users in India. The update allows Android users to make edits by describing changes through text or voice commands. Backed by Gemini, the features include conversational edits, personalised adjustments for people in photos, and creative scene transformations using Nano Banana. The tools work on devices with at least 4GB RAM and Android 8.0 or higher, support several Indian languages, and add content credentials to identify AI-edited images.

At the VSR office, hours after its chartered Learjet carrying Ajit Pawar crashed, AAIB officials round up employees for initial investigations

Secret Stories: Roslin OTT Release: Know Everything About This Malayalam Psychological Thriller Series

Directed by Sumesh Nandakumar, Secret Stories: Roslin is an upcoming Malayalam psychological thriller series that will soon hit the digital screens. The plot of the series is packed with thrill and suspense.

Nykaa Cosmetics launches limited-edition Bridgerton-inspired makeup collection

Nykaa Cosmetics launches a limited-edition Bridgerton-inspired makeup collection featuring face palette, lipsticks, and nail polishes, available online and select stores in India.

Aadhi Pinisetty’s Drive Now Available for Streaming on Prime Video: What You Need to Know

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Drive stars Aadhi Pinisetty in a tense suspense thriller that explores control, revenge, and hidden truths. Directed by Jenuse Mohamed, the film combines modern themes with high-pressure storytelling, making it a notable OTT release of 2026.

Google Is Making the Transition Between AI Overviews and AI Mode Easier

Google is making two new additions to the artificial intelligence (AI) features in Search. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now added the Gemini 3 AI model to both AI Overviews and AI Mode, making them more performant than before. Additionally, the company is also making it easier to transition from the results page to AI Mode.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Another Learjet 45 of VSR Aviation had crash landed at Mumbai airport in 2023

Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series

Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it will ship with multiple settings, allowing users to adjust the level of visibility, assign specific apps for the privacy layer, and other parts of their smartphone experience.

Xiaomi 17 Max Leak Reveals Anticipated Launch Timeline, Notable Camera Upgrades

Xiaomi’s 17-series portfolio currently includes four models. Now, leaks suggest that Xiaomi is preparing to introduce another model known as the Xiaomi 17 Max. A fresh leak from China suggests its possible launch timeline and camera details. It is tipped to launch in the second quarter of this year. It could feature a triple rear camera unit including a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor.

Google Pixel Users Report Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Issues After January 2026 Update

Google’s January 2026 update for Pixel smartphones has triggered complaints from users reporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures after installation. According to online reports, the issue affects several models, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 variants, with some users also experiencing camera issues, battery drain, and broken settings pages. Standard troubleshooting has not helped most users. While Google has acknowledged the complaints, it has not shared a fix timeline. The update mainly included bug fixes and performance improvements.

Union Budget 2026 needs to focus on long-term vision to make Indian economy more resilient: Raghuram Rajan

The former Governor of RBI said that earlier, India had five-year plans, but even then, the country's Budget was not well integrated with them