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Google And NITI Aayog To Boost AI In India

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Tech giant Google has partnered with NITI Aayog to provide an artificial intelligence (AI) based skill training opportunity to Indian startups as well as to budding entrepreneurs. The two companies have signed a statement of intent (SoI) to train and incubate Indian based startups who are specializing in the field of artificial intelligence.

The program will benefit startups and students (graduates and trainees) belonging to a wide range of colleges and universities. With the help of study groups, the NITI will impart the information and hold training sessions of the students in a controlled environment.

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, “NITI’s partnership with Google will unlock massive training initiatives, support startups, and encourage AI research through PhD scholarships, all of which contributes to the larger idea of a technologically empowered New India.” The key areas the joint partnership focuses on includes the following areas:

  • Training sessions will be organised on how to effeciently use AI tools and resources
  • Awarding grants and scholarships for students and startups in the field of AI and machine learning (ML)
  • The program focuses on organising AI and ML study programs on Google’s Machine Learning Course (MLC)
  • Trainees will be taught on how to incubate AI and ML startups
  • Hackathons will be organised using AI, ML and open data sets to solve key challenges in a timely and easy fashion

The Government of India has allocated over $ 480 million under the Digital India initiative in the Union Budget 2018 for this program. With further initiatives like this, the Government of India aims at increasing the already existing AI base. The involvement of the likes of Google in training students and startups in AI will surely bolster the Indian government’s effort to promote research and development in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies of the not so far away future.

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PayU Gets Final RBI Nod to Operate as Payment Aggregator Ahead of 2025 IPO

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PayU India, owned by Prosus, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator, a year after getting in-principle approval in April 2024. This authorization allows PayU to onboard new merchants and offer digital payment solutions, joining other major players like Razorpay, CCAvenue, and BillDesk.

The RBI’s nod comes as PayU prepares for its planned IPO in the second half of 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 timeline due to market conditions. The company, which serves over 450,000 merchants, reported $319 million in revenue from its core payments and credit business in the first half of FY25.

PayU stated that the approval will help it build a resilient, compliant, and innovation-driven institution, supporting merchants of all sizes and advancing the Digital India vision. The company has also strengthened its risk management and expanded its presence in real-time payments through a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions.

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Google’s Iconic ‘G’ Logo Gets First Update in 10 Years

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Google has refreshed its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time in nearly 10 years, replacing the familiar solid blocks of red, yellow, green, and blue with a smooth, vibrant gradient that blends these colors seamlessly. This subtle update gives the logo a softer, more fluid, and modern appearance, aligning with Google’s evolving digital identity and current design trends.

The new gradient transitions smoothly from red to yellow, yellow to green, and green to blue, making the logo more visually appealing and adaptable across various devices, especially on mobile platforms. This redesign also reflects Google’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, echoing the gradient style used in the branding of Google Gemini, the company’s AI-generative assistant.

The updated ‘G’ logo has started rolling out on iOS through the Google Search app and on some Android devices, particularly Pixel phones running the Google app beta version 16.18. However, most other platforms, including the web and non-Pixel Android devices, still display the classic solid-color logo. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

So far, Google’s main wordmark and other product logos like Chrome, Maps, and Gmail remain unchanged. Given the shift toward gradient designs and AI-inspired visuals, similar updates to other Google icons may follow in the future.

In summary, this first major update to the ‘G’ logo since 2015 signals a subtle but meaningful shift in Google’s branding strategy, blending tradition with innovation as the company deepens its focus on AI and modern design aesthetics.

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Ixigo Halts Bookings for Flights and Hotels to Turkey, China

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Indian online travel platform ixigo has suspended all flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan in response to these countries expressing support for Pakistan after India’s military strikes-dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor’-against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The move, announced by CEO Aloke Bajpai on X, was described as an act of solidarity with India during heightened diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

ixigo’s decision aligns with similar actions by other Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings, which have also restricted travel services to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan. The suspensions come amid widespread calls for boycotts after these countries condemned India’s military response and backed Pakistan.

The travel industry’s collective response underscores how geopolitical developments are influencing business decisions, with Indian companies emphasizing national interests and unity in the face of international criticism

 

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