X200T: Why vivo’s latest smartphone could be smartest buy under Rs. 70,000?
Jan 27, 2026, at 06:29 pm
vivo India on Tuesday announced the launch of the vivo X200T, an all-rounder flagship smartphone designed to deliver premium imaging, powerful performance, and dependable all-day endurance.
Samsung closes in on Nvidia’s AI goldmine as HBM4 certification nears
Jan 26, 2026, at 12:50 pm
Samsung Electronics Co. has moved closer to securing certification from Nvidia Corp. for the latest version of its AI memory chip, HBM4, Mint reported.
Meet ‘ASC ARJUN’: Indian Railways deploys humanoid robot at busy Railway Station
Jan 24, 2026, at 05:32 pm
In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery, Indian Railways has deployed a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
Mahindra turns up style quotient with Thar ROXX STAR EDN—all-black, bold and award-winning
Jan 24, 2026, at 10:47 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced the launch of the new Thar ROXX STAR EDN – an aesthetically elevated addition to the Thar ROXX range.
No booze, no DJ, just bhajans: How Gen Z is redefining clubbing
Jan 23, 2026, at 02:15 pm
In a marked shift from blaring Hindi chartbusters and alcohol-fuelled nights, a new kind of clubbing is quietly gaining ground among stress-weary urban youth. Driven largely by the Gen Z mindset, revellers are swapping nightclubs for bhajan clubs—spaces where peppy dance numbers give way to devotional songs, and cocktails are replaced with cups of steaming tea.
No booze, no DJ, just bhajans: How Gen Z is redefining clubbing
Jan 23, 2026, at 02:14 pm
In a marked shift from blaring Hindi chartbusters and alcohol-fuelled nights, a new kind of clubbing is quietly gaining ground among stress-weary urban youth. Driven largely by the Gen Z mindset, revellers are swapping nightclubs for bhajan clubs—spaces where peppy dance numbers give way to devotional songs, and cocktails are replaced with cups of steaming tea.
India puts its agri-food might on global display at Gulfood 2026
Jan 23, 2026, at 01:36 pm
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is participating in Gulfood 2026 with a strong, expanded and high-impact presence, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global agri-food trade. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026, underscoring its strategic importance as a reliable sourcing destination and a key contributor to global food security and resilient supply chains.
No gym obsession, no crash diets: Shahid Kapoor’s fitness mantra will surprise you
Jan 22, 2026, at 05:02 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has opened up about the diet and fitness routine that keeps him fit and energetic in his 40s, stressing the importance of consistency over intensity.
From ancient sea routes to your plate: Taj Bengal’s Jatraa is Kolkata’s must-taste food voyage
Jan 21, 2026, at 07:10 pm
Long before borders were drawn and cuisines were categorised, Odisha’s intrepid sailors embarked on daring maritime journeys that connected India’s eastern coast with Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
Japanese Ambassador tries Biryani the Indian way — His reaction goes viral
Jan 21, 2026, at 09:50 am
Japanese Ambassador to India ONO Keiichi, recently shared a video on his X handle, offering a glimpse into his experience of enjoying biryani the Indian way—by eating with his hands—and praising the cultural practice.
Haute couture loses a legend: Fashion icon Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Jan 20, 2026, at 12:08 am
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passed away on Monday at the age of 93, his foundation announced.
Bollywood's Aamir Khan drops 18 kgs! Anti-inflammatory diet 'worked like magic'
Jan 19, 2026, at 01:16 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who will turn 61 in a couple of months, has opened up about his recent weight loss journey.
Is AI about to spark a new nuclear energy boom?
Jan 18, 2026, at 02:42 pm
The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence worldwide is putting electrical grids under huge pressure and many believe that, to meet that need without contributing to the climate crisis, a full-scale expansion of nuclear energy is essential.
Jan 17, 2026, at 11:05 pm
What does Vivekananda mean in an age obsessed with networking and validation? Journalist Anshul Chaturvedi decodes the monk’s radical emphasis on self-reliance, questioning faith, and living without fear—showing why his ideas continue to resonate with both believers and sceptics in reference to his book The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Chaturvedi's conversation with classical tabla player Bickram Ghosh at An Author's Afternoon hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on a winter afternoon...
Culturist Sundeep Bhutoria unveils anthology When Gods Don't Matter at Jaipur LitFest 2026
Jan 17, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Jaipur: A deeply reflective and intellectually stimulating session titled “When Gods Don’t Matter” captivated audiences at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026 at the AAF Bagaan venue.
NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 fake textbooks in anti-piracy raid in Ghaziabad
Jan 17, 2026, at 12:09 am
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has seized around 32,000 pirated textbooks during a major anti-piracy operation in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Future of mobility is here: TCS reveals AI Blueprint at CES 2026
Jan 16, 2026, at 05:04 pm
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday launched the TCS Digital Twindex Report for Future-Ready Mobility 2026 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, outlining how artificial intelligence, software-defined architectures and digital twins are converging to reshape the global mobility ecosystem.
Kolkata Vistiwalas: The Last Bearers of Water
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:56 pm
A special annual calendar by photographer Bijoy Chowdhury, gifted to friends and associates, captures Kolkata’s last remaining vistiwalas through his lens—preserving a vanishing profession and an essential fragment of the city’s living heritage for generations to come.
Big push: India and Germany sign a Joint Declaration of Intent on Telecommunications Cooperation
Jan 16, 2026, at 02:51 pm
India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the official visit of German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12 to 13, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties in the digital domain.
Jan 16, 2026, at 02:36 pm
At Intersec Dubai from January 12 to 14, Motorola Solutions showcased its latest advances in artificial intelligence, demonstrating how critical enterprises and security providers can move from reactive incident detection to proactive response, enhancing safety and operational awareness across large and complex environments.
AI giant Anthropic taps former Microsoft India head to lead its first Indian office
Jan 16, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: American Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its Managing Director of India as the company gears up to open its first office in the country.
Jan 16, 2026, at 11:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Convertway by Unicommerce, a marketing automation platform for e-commerce and D2C brands, has launched a bilingual AI Voice Agent ‘Catalyst’- an automated voice-calling solution aimed at recovering abandoned checkouts and improving conversions through real-time, human-like conversations.
Game changer! TCS–AMD mega alliance to supercharge AI adoption worldwide
Jan 15, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) to help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high performance digital workplaces.
TCS and AMD make a big AI bet — Here’s what they’re planning
Jan 14, 2026, at 04:25 pm
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an Indian IT service major, on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with AMD to help enterprises scale AI adoption from pilots to production, modernise legacy environments, and build secure, high-performance digital workplaces.
Apple just changed the creative game — Meet Apple Creator Studio
Jan 14, 2026, at 04:16 pm
Apple today unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of powerful creative apps designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, building on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions of creators around the world.
‘Are You Dead?’ app goes viral in China! Miss one tap, emergency contact gets alert
Jan 14, 2026, at 02:29 pm
Beijing/IBNS: A new Chinese mobile application that checks on users every two days has taken the country by storm in recent weeks.
Want a Galaxy S25 for less? Samsung expands certified renewed phones in Europe
Jan 13, 2026, at 05:44 pm
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Certified Re-Newed (CRN) programme to select European markets, a move aimed at making premium Galaxy smartphones more accessible while reinforcing the company’s commitment to the circular economy.
IndiaAI Mission launches major AI Labs across Uttar Pradesh — Here’s how students benefit from it
Jan 13, 2026, at 03:44 pm
Under the Independent Business Division – IndiaAI Mission of the Digital India Corporation, functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, a major initiative has been launched to strengthen the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
Why Apple chose Google — its major rival — to power its next-gen AI?
Jan 13, 2026, at 10:24 am
Tech majors Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be built on Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models and cloud technology.
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president, vice chairman
Jan 13, 2026, at 12:45 am
Meta Platforms on Monday appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and veteran finance executive, as its president and vice chairman, marking a significant addition to the Facebook owner’s top leadership as it accelerates investments in artificial intelligence.