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This episode is NOT AI generated - but if it was, I would have to clearly label it under the Government’s new rules effective this month. Or it will be the platform’s responsibility to check and - well - maybe take it down.Timestamps:0:00:24: New Gov’t Rules on AI Content in India0:04:32: Nothing opens physical flagship store in Bangalore0:05:41: Flipkart mulls entering food delivery business0:06:47: Gujarat signs something with Starlink0:08:06: CCI fines Intel for being a bad boy0:09:00: UPI now works in Malaysia😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-7-of-2026/And here is Carl Pei’s reel about Nothing’s new flagship store in Bangalore: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUs6t2BE0S7/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

In this week’s Tech India news roundup (sorry for being late - was sick) we get reminded that WhatsApp does not care about privacy at all and in fact with fight the law for the right to EXPLOIT user data.Timestamps:0:00:24: Why this episode is LATE this week0:01:11: WhatsApp SLAMMED for privacy 0:08:04: Trump’s recent “Deal” has nothing on tech0:08:39: Zupee fires and acquires at the same time0:10:18: Google expands office space in Bangalore0:11:22: Apple may open store in Hyderabad0:13:00: UPI may reportedly link with Alipay+0:13:51: Saasocalypse😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-6-of-2026/Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

In this week’s Tech India news roundup - which is a day late because I was waiting for the Union Budget - we follow the story on the Gig Worker issue and finish with India’s first AI University in Amaravati.Timestamps:0:00:24: Gig workers will now protest0:05:14: Tech highlights from the Union Budget 2026-270:07:34: India-EU FTA las little on tech0:08:56: UPI will work in Japan from April 01st0:09:20: ED files prosecution complaint against Winzo0:10:05: Blinkit launches Bharat Yatra card0:11:24: You can order on Swiggy through ChatGPT0:12:13: BSNL launched (and stopped) ₹1 plan0:12:39: PhonePe IPO Update0:13:59: Amazon lays off employees in India too0:14:46: Airtel offers Adobe Express Pro Subscription0:16:16: Apple might lease office space in Chennai0:18:09: Andra Pradesh will open India’s first AI University 😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-5-of-2026/And here are the tech related highlights from the Union Budget: https://techinform.in/union-budget-tech-india-2026/Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳Timestamps:0:00:24: Gemini secures massive IPL sponsor deal0:04:23: Apple Pay may finally launch in India0:06:03: Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO 0:07:30: Centre clears use for band required for Wi-Fi 70:08:47: Karnataka announces AI Centre of Excellence with NASSCOM0:09:45: Zoho launches Zoho ERP0:10:33: Karnataka revokes bike taxi ban0:11:04: Infosys asks for employe WFH electricity data0:12:01: Micron to start India chip production in 2 months0:12:50: Razorpay Pay gets offline payment aggregator license0:13:22: Sensesemi is a company▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-4-of-2026/Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳Timestamps:0:00:22: CCPA fines Amazon and others for selling illegal walkie-talkies0:01:19: Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise0:02:03: Arnab Goswami debated a robot for an hour0:03:35: Reliance announces its own voice AI0:04:27: DD News launches creator corner0:05:21: Karnataka to have India’s first commercial quantum computer0:06:15: Google’s Hyderabad mega-office under construction0:06:56: Nothing to open flagship store in India0:07:47: Sarvam.ai to build India’s first sovereign AI park0:08:19: Zoho to build massive office in Kumbakonam0:09:15: Foxconn and HCL announce chip making JV0:09:46: Reliance expands AJIO’s geographies0:10:34: Ola Electric offers battery cell for enterprises0:11:33: Unacademy to franchise offline stores0:11:57: India to be invited to join Pax Silica▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-3-of-2026/Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

😎 This is the ONLY weekly tech news roundup you need to stay informed about tech in India 🇮🇳Timestamps:0:00:22: Tamil Nadu Government to distribute 20 lakh laptops free for college students0:02:11: Zepto launches its own UPI0:03:44: Bill to abolish H1B visa introduced in US Congress0:04:40: Apple exported $50bn worth iPhones in 20250:06:28: CCI approves Dutch Company’s increase in Rapido stake0:07:28: PM Modi held India AI roundtable0:08:08: UDIAI launches UDAI its mascot0:08:50: TCS doubles down on WFO0:09:25: Zomato parent hit with three GST notices in WB0:10:25: Miscellaneous news0:11:28: Kids can use Grok to undress other kids in pictures▶️ If you want to read my weekly news roundup, you can here: https://techinform.in/this-week-in-tech-india-twiti-2-of-2026/Here’s the heart-touching article about the gig worker strike I was talking about: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gig-workers-blinkit-zomato-gig-economy-deepinder-goyal-10463959/Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!

Happy 2026, and welcome!Are you tired of missing out on the biggest tech stories shaping India? Do you struggle to keep up with the fast-moving world of Indian startups, digital innovation, and technology breakthroughs?Welcome to This Week in Tech India – your weekly dose of everything happening in India's dynamic tech ecosystem.I'm your host, and every week, I break down the most important tech news from across the country. From major manufacturing announcements and startup funding rounds to regulatory changes and breakthrough innovations – I've got you covered.Whether you're commuting to work, hitting the gym, or just relaxing at home, I'll keep you informed - often in less than 30 minutes. No jargon. No fluff. Just clear, conversational updates on the tech stories that matter to Indians like you and me.India is rapidly becoming a global tech powerhouse, and you deserve to be in the know. From Bangalore to Delhi, from fintech to space tech, from gig economy updates to AI innovations – if it's tech and it's happening in India, we're talking about it.So hit that follow button now, and join me every week as we explore the exciting world of Indian tech together.This Week in Tech India – because you need to stay informed about tech in India.Subscribe to my YouTube channel - a lot of fun stuff there: https://www.youtube.com/@Tech_In_Form Follow / Contact me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tech_in_form/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tech_in_form Email: discounteddevices1@gmail.com Substack: https://substack.com/@techinform And please visit my website https://techinform.in I stay away from affiliates or paid partnerships to remain independent in my tech journalism, and I don’t have any paid membership programs. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a friend. And hit that follow button!