The highly anticipated Google I/O developer conference is just around the corner. Scheduled for May 20 to May 21, 2025, this two-day event will showcase Google’s newest technologies and innovations, particularly in the realm of AI. The event will be streamed online for global access, with keynotes and sessions available live.This year’s conference will kick off with a keynote from Google CEO Sundar Pichai at 10 AM PT (10.30 PM IST), followed by developer-focused sessions, workshop

Minister for Education Nara Lokesh has extended full cooperation from the state government to Google Cloud for their ambitious Data City project in Visakhapatnam. During a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Google Cloud's Managing Director Bikram Singh, Country Director (Public Sector and EdTech) Asish, and their team discussed the project with Lokesh. The Minister assured them that the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) was actively working to clear all necessary approvals

Google is preparing for a critical 2025, with CEO Sundar Pichai stating that the company will focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and scaling its Gemini chatbot to disrupt the market. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai highlighted the stakes as being "high," calling 2025 a year of disruption. He stressed the need for the company to rapidly scale its AI products, particularly Gemini, to solve real user problems and compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

In a move to improve efficiency, Google has reduced its managerial staff by 10%, including roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels. This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline the company and address increasing competition from AI-driven companies like OpenAI. CEO Sundar Pichai discussed these cuts during an all-hands meeting, stating that some employees would be reassigned to individual contributor roles, while others would face position eliminations.

Google Maps played an unexpected role in solving a year-long murder mystery in Spain. The investigation began in November 2023 after a man went missing in the northern region of Castile and Leon. Authorities arrested two suspects: a woman, the missing man’s partner, and her ex-partner. During their investigation, police raided homes and inspected vehicles but stumbled upon a key lead through "images in a location application." These images, taken from Google Maps'

Australia is introducing new rules to compel large tech companies, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, to pay local publishers for news content. These companies, whose annual Australian revenue exceeds $250 million, will need to negotiate commercial deals with media organizations or face increased taxes. This move builds on the world-first law passed in 2021, which forced tech giants like Meta and Google to pay for news content shared on their platforms. The new rules aim to pressur

The NDA-led government of Andhra Pradesh is making significant strides in inviting global investments to the state. A major milestone was reached today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government of Andhra Pradesh and Google, marking the beginning of a strong partnership. The MoU focuses on establishing an AI Data Center in Vizag, which will be operated by Google Cloud. This confirms Google's entry into Andhra Pradesh as part of its tech expans

The Telangana Government has secured a landmark partnership with Google to establish India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, making the city the second location in the APAC region to host such a facility, after Tokyo. This state-of-the-art cybersecurity hub will focus on cutting-edge research and AI-driven security solutions, aimed at improving online safety and protecting India’s digital infrastructure. Google’s commitment includes fostering skil

On Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a crucial meeting with a high-level delegation from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), led by JHU President Ronald J. Daniels. The primary topic of discussion was the possibility of setting up an offshore campus of JHU in India, which would help further strengthen academic and research ties between India and the United States. The meeting also emphasized India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages inte

In a historic and unprecedented move, Russia has imposed a staggering fine of $20 decillion—equivalent to a 2 followed by 34 zeros—against Google, specifically targeting its subsidiary YouTube. This astronomical penalty comes in response to YouTube's decision to block several Russian state-run media channels, including RT and Sputnik, following the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The fine was issued after a Russian court determined that Google had violated

During the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that now is the perfect moment for foreign investors to engage in India's growth journey. Speaking with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and a business delegation in New Delhi, PM Modi called for participation in the 'Make in India' initiative and the emerging 'Make for the World' framework. Highlighting India’s status as a burgeoning global trade and manuf

In a recent interview on Bloomberg's The David Rubenstein Show, Google CEO Sundar Pichai provided insight into the company's renowned free meal policy, clarifying that these meals are much more than just perks. According to Mr. Pichai, they play a crucial role in sparking creativity and innovation within the workplace. Reflecting on his early days at Google, Pichai recalled how informal meetings over meals often led to some of the company’s most brilliant idea

In a significant gesture underscoring the strong bond between India and the United Arab Emirates, Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Rajghat in New Delhi today. During his visit, he planted an Amaltas (Cassia Fistula) sapling, continuing a unique tradition followed by three generations of UAE leaders. This marks the first time in history that leaders from a single nation have honored Mahatma Gandhi in this manner at Rajghat. The tradition began with S