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GAIL, KRIBHCO explore $1.6 billion urea plant in Andhra Pradesh
GAIL (India) and KRIBHCO have signed an agreement to explore constructing a urea plant in Andhra Pradesh. The plant is expected to generate direct and indirect job opportunities for local residents. Officials aim to set up a facility producing 1.27 million tons of urea per year in Srikakulam. The state government will support the initiative by providing land and infrastructure.
Reliance plans Rs 43,000 cr coal gasification project in Andhra Pradesh, document shows
Reliance Industries is set to invest approximately 430 billion rupees in Andhra Pradesh for a coal gasification project. This project aims to create 5,000 direct and 35,000 indirect jobs, while attracting further investments over its lifetime. The first phase will involve exploration and pilot demonstrations to establish the project's feasibility. An additional investment of approximately 400 billion rupees will follow if the first phase proves successful.
Anthropic takes on Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets with new Claude-powered Office tools: 10 points to know
Anthropic has unveiled a suite of innovative office tools designed to boost collaboration and efficiency, including Claude Sheets, Claude Whiteboards, and Claude Meetings. Claude Sheets, empowered by AI, enhances spreadsheet functionalities for effective data management. Claude Whiteboards revolutionizes brainstorming by providing a digital space for creative ideas, and Claude Meetings optimizes note-taking during virtual discussions.
November Pixel Drop: Google brings Gemini Intelligence, custom widgets and AI summaries
Google's November Pixel Drop expands Gemini Intelligence on Pixel 10 with improved voice typing, task automation and proactive suggestions. The update also introduces personalised widgets, AI-powered conversation summaries, additional icon styles and upgraded Call Screen features on Pixel 11 devices. Google has also launched Pixel Tag, its new accessory for tracking personal belongings.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in Malaysia
Google announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructure as demand booms for artificial intelligence services. It said the $15 billion investment will be made "over the next two years (2027 to 2028)", expanding on a $2 billion investment announced in 2024.

Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries
The move comes amid mounting AI spending that has unnerved Wall Street and dented Alphabet's stock price. Microsoft last week offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees in an effort to contain costs. Alphabet's workforce has grown steadily in recent quarters, but it has sought to shift resources toward priority areas.

See data centres less as energy-sucking private warehouses, and more as quasi-public utilities
We need data centres. They run far more than ChatGPT. Search, banking, streaming, social networks, cloud software, government services, hospitals and almost every company's digital operations depend on them. AI simply raises the requirement dramatically. Google says its Vizag hub will provide new subsea connectivity for India. IEA says electricity use by AI-focused data centres jumped 50% in 2025. A country without serious compute infrastructure risks becoming a consumer, rather than a producer, of the AI revolution.

Apple set to unveil first touchscreen MacBooks, ending years of resistance to the technology
Apple is preparing to introduce its first touchscreen MacBooks, reflecting a shift in consumer demands for laptop technology. The company's previous resistance to touchscreens has changed as consumer preferences have evolved. Analysts suggest that this change is a necessary response to market trends and expectations. Recent product launches, such as the folding iPhone and upgraded MacBook Pro, aim to enhance consumer experience.

AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti Lobana
Preeti Lobana from Google India emphasises the transformative power of AI for small and medium businesses. She highlights the importance of digital platforms in enhancing economic growth for Viksit Bharat 2047. Growing businesses often fear AI costs, yet Google sees it as a means to level the playing field.

AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti Lobana
Google underscores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in promoting economic equality and inclusivity among businesses. Preeti Lobana pointed out the essential need for small and medium enterprises to embrace digital platforms as a catalyst for India's economic growth. The article further discusses the significance of ongoing intelligence engines in refining business operations.

Satya Nadella owns only a tiny stake in Microsoft; how the CEO built an estimated $1.4 billion fortune
Satya Nadella’s $1.4 billion fortune did not come from owning a large part of Microsoft. The CEO built his wealth mainly through company shares, bonuses and salary over the years. While his personal stake remains small, Microsoft’s growth under his leadership has made him one of the wealthiest executives in technology. Here’s how his compensation helped build his fortune.

Anthropic’s historic IPO filing: Will Anthropic (ANT) stock crash after IPO? Claude maker reportedly targets potential $2 trillion valuation
Anthropic’s IPO could put its stock to the test. The company behind Claude reportedly targets a potential $2 trillion valuation, but its heavy spending and billions in losses raise questions. Will ANT stock hold its value after listing, or could investors rethink the price once trading begins?

From eMudhra to PHP: Breach spree hits tech infrastructure, AI emerges as threat multiplier
Recent cybersecurity incidents have raised concerns among companies and government agencies regarding digital certificates and critical software vulnerabilities. A security breach at eMudhra impacted its global digital certificate business but was managed promptly. Additionally, critical vulnerabilities in PHP temporarily led to the shutdown of various websites for security updates. A supply-chain attack compromised the LiteLLM Python package, affecting its users significantly.

Glance to be integrated by default on Android TVs in US, India, Japan in partnership with Google
Under the collaboration, Glance will transform idle TV screens into interactive shoppable storefronts across fashion, travel, food, wellness, and other lifestyle categories.

Google rolls out new Gemini tools to help small businesses manage marketing, finances
The new features will allow business owners to connect Gemini with Google services such as Google Business Profile, Google Ads and Google Workspace, as well as third-party applications including Adobe, Canva, Dropbox, Shopify, Wix, Zoho and Xero, according to a blog post by Google.

Birla AI Labs launches Yug-1 to forecast demand and spot patterns in business data
Yug-1 uses what its technical documentation calls zero-shot probabilistic forecasting. It also provides a range of possible outcomes, allowing users to see the uncertainty around a prediction.

AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, cut freshwater consumption
The facilities will have dedicated industrial water connections rather than draw supplies from municipal lines, a move aimed at preventing competition with households for drinking water.

Canadian AI lab Cohere moves to buy AI cybersecurity startup AISLE
Cohere has taken a significant step in the cybersecurity arena by signing a letter of intent to acquire AISLE, an AI-driven startup focused on detecting software vulnerabilities. This move comes after Cohere's substantial $20 billion merger with Aleph Alpha. By integrating AISLE's capabilities, the aim is to elevate cybersecurity measures for both enterprise and public sectors, enhancing their threat detection potential.
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