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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled
India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and strengthens India’s domestic chip design ecosystem.
Disney CEO Says AI Deal With OpenAI Is Exclusive For Just One Year: Report
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company’s deal with OpenAI is only exclusive for one year, not the full three-year term. Disney is open to using AI, but wants tight control over its characters. The strategy lets Disney earn licensing fees, learn from OpenAI’s tools, and keep the option open to work with other AI companies later.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Key Specifications Spotted in Geekbench Listing, Could Launch Soon
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G may soon launch in India. Although the company has not officially confirmed the launch date, the handset appeared on the Geekbench website with model number SM-A076B. The listing reveals details about the chipset, RAM, and operating system of the purported smartphone.
Arasayyana Prema Prasanga Streaming Online: Know Where to Watch This Kannada Film
Arasayyana Prema Prasanga is a Kannada romance drama film that stars Mahantesh Hiremath in the lead role. The film explores the themes of romance, relationships, and complexities to attain love while facing challenges
Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 Winners: Black Warrant, Paatal Lok Season 2, Girls Will Be Girls, and More
The sixth Filmfare OTT Awards celebrated digital excellence in Mumbai, highlighting outstanding web series, films, and performances. Black Warrant emerged as the biggest winner, while Paatal Lok Season 2, Sanya Malhotra, and Girls Will Be Girls also received top honors across categories.
Thamma Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video: Watch Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in This Horrer Comedy
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Thamma is a Maddock Films horror-comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. With humour, romance, and spooky thrills, the film holds a 6.5 IMDb rating and continues the studio’s successful genre run.
Kavach rollout sets stage for ₹50,000 crore train protection opportunity
India’s Kavach 4.0, co-developed by Nova Control Tecnologix and Tata Elxsi, targets a ₹50,000 crore market, expanding safety across 40,000 km of Indian Railways in six to seven years.
Sugar production increases
Sugar production touched 78.25 lakh tonnes in the first 75 days of the current sugar marketing season as against 61.28 lakh tonnes last year
SBI Life’s Amit Jhingran sees 100% FDI as a growth catalyst for insurance sector
Amit Jhingran, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Life Insurance Company, called 100% FDI the most anticipated reform, saying it would help expand the insurance market and improve customer outcomes.
Google to Discontinue Dark Web Reports in February 2026, Directs Users to Existing Privacy and Security Tools
Google is discontinuing the dark web report, which was meant to scan the dark web for personal information of users. The company announced that it will stop scanning for new breaches on January 15, 2026. The dark web report will no longer be available to access from February 16, 2026. Google said that it is shifting the focus to tools that give users clearer, actionable steps to protect their information online.
Finance Minister tables Insurance Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled an insurance law amendment in Lok Sabha to modernise regulations, boost sector growth and ease compliance, with details to follow in Parliament.
Marine exports see 20% growth in past few months: Piyush Goyal
“In the last 12 months, 102 marine fish export establishments have been registered in the European Union, a bloc of 27 nations,” says Piyush Goyal
Bungie Shares New Vision for Marathon, Confirms New March 2026 Launch Window, $40 Pricing
Bungie has shared its new vision of Marathon, detailing all the changes coming to the extraction shooter. Marathon will now release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X in March 2026. The game will be priced at $40 in the US.
Realme Narzo 90 5G, Narzo 90x 5G Launched in India With 7,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Cameras: Price, Features
Realme Narzo 90 5G and Narzo 90x 5G have been launched in India. The new handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon in two distinct colourways each. In terms of specifications, both Realme Narzo 90 series phones are equipped with 7,000mAh Titan batteries with 60W wired fast charging support. The company claims that the Narzo 90 5G is IP66 + IP68 + IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. The display on the standard delivers up to 4,000 nits of peak brightness.
B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India
He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.
Redmi K90 Ultra Said to Feature a 10,000mAh Battery and a Slim Frame
Redmi K90 Ultra is tipped to get a major battery upgrade, with a leak suggesting a huge 10,000mAh capacity packed into an 8.5mm slim body. The phone is also said to support 100W fast charging and full-speed wireless charging. If true, this would be a big jump over the K80 Ultra and could make the K90 Ultra one of the longest-lasting flagship phones.
IndiGo flight cancellations: Pilot unions wants court to hold DGCA in contempt
Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots seek contempt action against DGCA for IndiGo FDTL exemptions; Delhi High Court issues notice, next hearing set for April 17.
Rupee sinks to all-time low; Trump labels fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ and more
Rupee hits 90.89 against US dollar, Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, Nepal eases Indian currency ban, Insurance Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Tata Power, Meesho surge.
Rupee falls against U.S. dollar, breaches 91-mark
The rupee fell from 90 a dollar to 91 in the last 10 trading sessions. The local unit has slipped 1% against the greenback in the past five sessions alone
iOS 26 Leaked Code Hints at Launch of New Smart Home Device, New Health+, Siri, Photos Features
An internal iOS 26 code suggests that new accessories like AirTag 2, AirPods and Vision Pro are said to be in the works. Apple could also launch a new Home Accessory bearing the codename J229. It also suggests features like Live Caption, Health+, AutoFillUI, and Siri improvements. The leaked code also indicates some health-related features tagged with a "WWDC 2027" label. Also, many accessibility features have been spotted in leaked code.
India’s Quest To Cut Fossil Fuel And Other Cleantech Trends For 2026
A blend of bold policy moves and growing private-sector innovation drove Indian cleantech in 2025. However, the shift still faced…
Stock market today | Sensex down 500 points, Nifty 50 under 26,000, rupee at 91/dollar
Stock market today | Here's a look at the key factors that are pulling down Sensex and Nifty 50 today, including lack of an India-US trade deal.