HDFC Bank Group has successfully wrapped the fourth edition of HDFC Tech Innovators 2025, celebrating 10 winning startups across six sectors and two special recognition awards for emerging women founders. With over 1,600 applications from 290+ cities, this edition marked one of the largest showcases of India’s startup innovation.
Australia has officially begun enforcing its sweeping ban removing under-16s from social media. But despite government optimism, most children say they won’t log off. As teens share workarounds and flock to lesser-regulated corners of the internet, the ban has sparked a global conversation about online safety, digital maturity, and whether age limits alone can protect young people.
Realme has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of the Realme 16 Pro series in India. The lineup, expected to include the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+, will succeed the Realme 15 Pro 5G and introduce upgraded design, display, camera, and battery capabilities. More launch details are expected soon.
Amazon has announced a bold plan to bring AI to millions of Indians by 2030, supporting the Government of India’s AI Mission. With a $12.7B investment in cloud and AI infrastructure, the company aims to empower 15 million small businesses, enhance AI literacy for 4 million government-school students, and deliver more intuitive, accessible AI-powered shopping experiences for hundreds of millions across the country.
Maruti Suzuki enters the electric mobility era with a nationwide EV ecosystem, unveiling a unified digital charging platform, 2,000+ exclusive charging points, and collaborations with 13 leading CPOs—aiming for 1,00,000+ public charging points by 2030.
