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Amazon.in has rolled out ‘Early Deals’ ahead of its Great Indian Festival 2025, beginning September 13. Prime members get early access on September 23, with discounts across categories, AI-powered shopping tools, expanded logistics, and bundled entertainment offerings.

Ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025, Telangana is witnessing rising demand for premium smartphones, TVs, and wearables. With over 57,000 local sellers and a robust logistics network, Amazon says consumer preferences reflect growing purchasing power and evolving lifestyle aspirations.

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series featuring the all-new iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone yet, alongside iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max models. Powered by the latest A19 c

At its Cupertino launch event, Apple introduced the Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, showcasing major upgrades in health, fitness, and connectivity. The Series 11 is Apple’s slimmest watch yet, featuring 5G support, stronger glass, and the ability to monitor chronic high blood pressure. It also debuts a Sleep Score feature for deeper rest insights.

Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Over 400 ISRO scientists worked round-the-clock during Operation Sindoor, providing critical satellite support for national security. The mission highlighted the space agency’s role in defence operations, while ISRO continues Gaganyaan project tests and prepares for future human spaceflights

Elon Musk defended social media platform X after U.S. advisor Peter Navarro accused it of spreading "propaganda" over India's Russian oil imports. Musk emphasized user-driven narratives and transparency, as India and the White House dismissed Navarro’s remarks as misleading

Meta is reportedly recruiting US-based contractors at up to $55/hour to build Hindi-language AI chatbots for Indian users, focusing on storytelling and character development. The move highlights Meta’s push for culturally relevant AI experiences, amid prior privacy and safety concerns.

Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East, impacting India and Pakistan. Microsoft and NetBlocks confirmed outages, while suspicions of Houthi involvement resurfaced amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and escalating regional tensions over maritime and infrastructure security

US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms

A new study found extreme hot, dry and windy conditions fueling Iberian wildfires were 40 times more likely due to climate change. Fires in Spain and Portugal killed eight, displaced 35,000, and scorched 640,000 hectares, worsened by rural neglect and poor forestry management

Florida announced plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, becoming the first US state to do so. Officials cite parental choice, but health experts warn the move risks outbreaks of measles and other preventable infectious diseases

Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite, enhancing surveillance across the Middle East, particularly Iran. Officials call it a strategic asset amid ongoing regional conflicts. The launch supports Israel's intelligence capabilities as it navigates a “seven-front war”

As AI gets better at mimicking us, we must get better at being ourselves

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited proposals from the scientific community to analyse Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover data. The datasets, released publicly in August 2024, include findings on lunar seismicity, thermo-physical properties, plasma environment, and elemental composition.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of “Adi Vaani,” India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. Developed with IIT Delhi and other premier institutions, the initiative aims to preserve endangered tribal languages, facilitate real-time translation, and support education, digital literacy, and civic inclusion in tribal regions.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the importance of drones in modern warfare, urging their inclusion in India’s defence strategy. Speaking at a Noida facility launch, he lauded India’s progress in domestic drone manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Google DeepMind has rolled out an upgraded image editing model in the Gemini app, offering global users new tools such as photo blending, multi-turn editing, and design mixing. The update ensures likeness accuracy and includes visible and invisible AI watermarks.

ISRO has outlined a four-decade roadmap to establish human presence beyond Earth, including a lunar crew station by 2047, Moon mining, 3D-printed Martian habitats, and upgraded rockets capable of carrying 150-tonne payloads, paving the way for Mars landings

Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, its most advanced AI image model, offering character consistency, natural language-based edits, and multi-image fusion. Available via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio, the model includes invisible watermarks and developer-focused tools.

Apple and Samsung have sent cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi over advertisements mocking their premium smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy models. The companies argue Xiaomi’s campaigns risk damaging brand reputation in India’s fiercely competitive premium market

Google Translate has introduced AI-powered live translation and personalized language-learning tools. Users can now hold real-time conversations in more than 70 languages and practice speaking or listening with tailored scenarios, with the features rolling out on Android and iOS.

WhatsApp has introduced Writing Help, an AI-powered feature that suggests message rewrites in different tones while ensuring privacy through Meta’s Private Processing technology. Initially rolling out in English across select countries, it will expand to more languages later this year.

Apple has announced its next major event for September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater in California, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air. Alongside the new iPhones, updates to Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3 are anticipated.