Kolkata: Loreto College hosted its job fair, "Recruitment Rendezvous 2026", on February 18, bringing together employers and students in an initiative aimed at strengthening industry-academia engagement and promoting women’s empowerment.
Search engine Google has joined the global Punch fever, delighting users with a special interactive surprise. Anyone who types “Punch the monkey” into the search bar is welcomed by animated baby monkey faces surrounded by hearts, celebrating the internet’s newest viral sensation.
IKEA has sold out its orangutan plush toy after it gained widespread attention following the viral video of Punch, the baby macaque that has captured hearts across the internet.
YouTube has announced that Background Play and Downloads features would be available with the Premium Lite subscription service.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has advised students that they should think about careers that are more related to people.
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, one of America’s most popular dessert brands, has entered the Indian market with its first outlet in Bengaluru and its globally celebrated cheesecakes that have delighted diners for nearly five decades.
Voltas Limited, the air-conditioning brand from the House of Tata, has introduced its Summer 2026 portfolio, headlined by the AI-enabled Vertis Inverter Split AC range. The new lineup marks a significant advancement in intelligent cooling technology tailored specifically for Indian conditions.
Vantage Studios, a subsidiary of Ubisoft, has announced the appointment of three senior leaders to spearhead the long-term vision, creative direction and continued growth of the Assassin’s Creed franchise.
A trilateral Letter of Strategic Intent was signed by Italy, India and Kenya to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Spanning 1.1 million square feet, Amazon’s second-largest single-building corporate campus globally sets new benchmarks for collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in India’s technology capital.
Swaraj Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group, on Monday announced the renewal of its partnership with MS Dhoni as the brand’s endorser.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 15 lakh on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for issuing misleading advertisements related to the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 results.
Samsung Electronics has announced the continued expansion of Galaxy AI, reinforcing its vision for a rich, open and integrated multi-agent ecosystem. Built around Samsung’s vision of AI that reduces effort and steps across everyday tasks, Galaxy AI is designed to help users get things done more naturally with greater choice, flexibility and control.
Bloomsbury India has published Governing Artificial Intelligence (AI): From Technological Breakthroughs to Global Regulations and Market Power, a timely and policy-relevant examination of how AI has evolved from a technical innovation into a powerful force reshaping economies, markets, and governance systems worldwide.
Chairman of Infosys, Nandan Nilekani, has warned that artificial intelligence could put more than 90 million jobs at risk globally while simultaneously creating 170 million new opportunities — signalling a profound shift in the future of work.
US technology major Microsoft has appointed Indian-origin executive Asha Sharma as Chief Executive Officer of its gaming division, at a time when the industry is witnessing rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence.
Germany’s Federal Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger, said the country can manage the near-term surge in electricity demand fuelled by artificial intelligence but will need more durable, long-term solutions to sustain future growth.
Indian AI firm Sarvam has launched a chat app, Indus, as a competitor in the sector, which is witnessing tough competition among OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
US-based Artificial Intelligence firm OpenAI has said its ChatGPT platform is used by more than 100 million users weekly in India.
US-based AI company Anthropic has unveiled Claude Code Security, a new feature within its web-based Claude Code platform designed to detect and fix software vulnerabilities.
Prodyut Mukherjee, Grammy Jury member and GiMA award-winning tabla maestro, captivated an esteemed gathering at the Lunch Music Concert hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
IIT Kharagpur showcased its Amplify Initiative at the Summit Expo in collaboration with Google Research India during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Prodyut Mukherjee, Grammy Jury member and GiMA award-winning tabla maestro, captivated an esteemed gathering at the Lunch Music Concert hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in honour of Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman has said Artificial Intelligence will fundamentally reshape the job market, but stressed that society will eventually adapt — just as it did during past technological revolutions.
Google has unveiled Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced version of its flagship AI model, according to media reports and an official blog post.
Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali novelist Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known by his pen name Shankar, died at a hospital on Friday afternoon, family members confirmed.
WhatsApp has rolled out Group Message History, a new feature aimed at making group chats more seamless and inclusive for new members.
Indian fintech firm PhonePe has announced the launch of biometric authentication for UPI payments, enabling a faster and more seamless ‘one-touch’ payment experience for its users.
Smartphone manufacturer vivo India on Thursday unveiled the vivo V70 and vivo V70 Elite in India, a seamless blend of refined design, performance, and advanced photography.
New Delhi/IBNS: French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join countries that have banned social media access for children and teenagers, stressing the need to protect young users from digital and AI-related harm.
