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Uber Partner With Delhi Police For Himmat App

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Uber India has partnered with the Delhi Police to ramp up safety measures for the women in the city. The cab hailing company will integrate features from the Himmat app released by the Delhi Police into their app for quick access in case of emergencies. This is Delhi Police’s first collaboration with a technology based company to intensify the safety of women in the nation’s capital. The collaboration is also a part of Uber’s ‘180 Days of Change’ initiative. 

The Himmat App was launched in 2015 and since then has been downloaded 90,000 times with 31,000 registered users. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, Head of Public Policy for Uber India and South Asia said they were honored to be partnering with the Delhi Police. She added Uber believes technology led solutions to overcome safety challenges are vital in making mega cities safe for women.

The Uber app, along with their emergency button, will have an additional touch point for passengers to quickly access the police helpline in the case of an emergency. The partnership also provides Himmat with the opportunity to sensitize more women about the availability of this assistance as Uber is used by lakhs of women commuters across Delhi.

Speaking about the collaboration, Special Commissioner of Police for Women Safety, Airports and Modernisation, Sanjay Baniwal said, “Technology helps enable a more robust surveillance network and allows Himmat be harnessed to provide quick and timely assistance to women in distress.” The quick access to the Uber app will allow passengers to send a distress call to the Police Control Room and their relatives in an event of any emergency. A 30 second audio and video recording from the phone is relayed to the authorities when a passenger taps the distress call option.

The partnership between Uber and the Delhi Police will be developed across three phases. The first phase will include an in app access to the Himmat app along with a link to download the Himmat app from the app store. Users will be able to directly access the Himmat app from within the Uber app in the second phase and the third phase will provide an API integration for easy access between both the apps.

The safety of female passengers has been an issue for both the cab hailing aggregators Ola and Uber. Although both the companies have introduced various safety measures for passengers including a panic button, such collaborations will add to the safety of solo women travelers.

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Sundar Pichai Reaches Billionaire Milestone as Alphabet CEO

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Sundar Pichai, the visionary CEO of Alphabet Inc., has officially entered the ranks of global billionaires, accomplishing this rare feat after a decade at the helm of one of the world’s most influential tech giants. Pichai’s net worth hit $1.1 billion—according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—fueled by Alphabet’s incredible market performance and the company’s growth of more than $1 trillion in value since early 2023. Achieving billionaire status without being a founding member sets Pichai apart, highlighting his significant impact among non-founder tech leaders.

Born in Tamil Nadu, India, Pichai’s success story is rooted in humble beginnings. He spent his childhood in a modest two-room apartment, only gaining access to a telephone at age 12. A scholarship took him to Stanford University in 1993, with his family making great sacrifices for his education. After joining Google in 2004, Pichai played a pivotal role in the development of Chrome and rose steadily, ultimately becoming CEO in 2015. His leadership through Alphabet’s restructuring and his stewardship over high-growth areas like YouTube, Google Cloud, and Google Play have been critical to the company’s success.

During his tenure, Pichai has championed aggressive investments in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, positioning Alphabet at the forefront of technological innovation. While his annual salary sits at $2 million, the majority of his fortune stems from stock awards and financial incentives tied to performance. Pichai’s journey exemplifies the rise from modest beginnings to extraordinary success, serving as an inspiration and proving that transformative leadership and strategic vision can redefine what’s possible—even without a founder’s equity stake.

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IIT Hyderabad Unveils Palyanka, Heavy-Lift Drone for Air Ambulance Use

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The Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad has set a new standard in drone technology with the launch of Palyanka, a heavy payload drone designed as an autonomous air ambulance. Capable of carrying up to 200 kg, Palyanka is engineered to swiftly transport patients, medical equipment, or critical cargo across challenging terrains, bypassing traditional barriers like road congestion and remote inaccessibility. This advanced UAV operates autonomously, making it highly effective for rapid response in both urban and rural emergencies, and stands at the forefront of disaster relief operations in scenarios such as floods and fires.

Built for versatility, Palyanka doesn’t just function as an air ambulance. Its robust design enables use in rescue missions, cargo deliveries, and even as an air taxi for metropolitan connectivity. Inspired by the Sanskrit word for palanquin, the name “Palyanka” reflects the drone’s role as a safe and efficient carrier. All components, from conceptual design to IP, have been developed in-house at IIT Hyderabad, ensuring the drone meets stringent standards for durability and performance under extreme conditions.

With a development journey spanning over five years and led by Prof. P. Rajalakshmi, TiHAN’s team has transitioned from early drone prototypes to a full-scale, high-capacity solution like Palyanka. The team is now preparing pilot projects in hilly terrains and working on further enhancing the drone’s endurance with innovative heat-resistant materials. By pioneering such indigenous solutions, IIT Hyderabad’s TiHAN is transforming emergency medical services and logistics, marking a pivotal advancement in India’s urban mobility and public safety landscape.

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X’s Major Price Cut in India: Premium Plans Now More Accessible Than Ever

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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced a major reduction in its subscription prices across India, slashing fees by up to 48%. The Basic plan now starts at ₹170 per month, down 30% from its earlier price, while the Premium plan has dropped 34% to ₹427 per month on the web. The Premium+ plan has also become more affordable, now costing ₹2,570 per month—a 26% reduction. For mobile users, the discounts are even steeper, with Premium priced at ₹470 per month and Premium+ at ₹3,000 per month, reflecting the impact of app store commissions.

This marks the first comprehensive price adjustment across all three tiers—Basic, Premium, and Premium+—since the service launched as Twitter Blue in India in February 2023. The move comes shortly after Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, rolled out the new Grok 4 model and follows xAI’s acquisition of X earlier this year. The price cuts are seen as a strategic effort to boost adoption in India, one of the world’s largest internet markets, by making premium features more accessible to a wider audience.

Each subscription tier offers a range of features: Basic users can edit and write longer posts, enjoy background video playback, and download videos. Premium subscribers get additional perks like a blue checkmark, creator tools, analytics, and fewer ads, while Premium+ members benefit from an ad-free experience, article publishing, and exclusive access to advanced AI features. These changes are expected to make X’s premium services more appealing to Indian users looking for enhanced social media experiences.

 

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