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🚀 AI Interest Surge in India: ChatGPT, GenAI Courses & National Push

India Leads Globally on ChatGPT
According to Mary Meeker’s AI Trends Report, India tops the world for ChatGPT usage—13.5% of monthly active users, ahead of the U.S. (8.9%) and Indonesia (5.7%)
A separate LocalCircles survey confirms: 50% of Indian internet users regularly use AI platforms, with ChatGPT the most popular (28%) and 31% open to switching to alternatives like DeepSeek

GenAI Courses Spark Massive Upskilling
Edtech platforms report a doubling in GenAI course enrollments, with women’s participation up 120% in the past year.
Many working professionals are enrolling to stay relevant—earning up to 47% higher salaries after AI upskilling

Developers & Startups Fuel Innovation
- India’s developer community surged past 17 million on GitHub in 2024, with a 95% increase in contributions to open-source generative AI projects
- Startups leverage GenAI for content creation, healthcare, agriculture, and more—highlighting a powerful blend of “jugaad” innovation and generative capabilities

Institutional Backing & Infrastructure Boost
- IndiaAI Mission was allocated ₹10,371 crore, with Centers of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities
- Reliance’s 3 GW GPU data centre, Sarvam AI’s indigenous Indian-language LLM, and Microsoft-India cloud investments signal a strong infrastructure push

Impact on Economy & Skills
- Acuité projects AI could add $500 billion to India’s GDP by 2035—a 1.3% annual boost
- Despite rapid adoption, only 31% of organizations feel well-prepped to integrate AI effectively—highlighting the need for structured policies and training
Regional Trends & Talent Hubs
Telangana leads the nation in AI search interest, fueled by ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, and strong local ecosystems like T-Hub and Telangana AI Mission
Trichy’s colleges now feature AI/Data Science major programs, reflecting growing student interest
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Top 5 Electric Scooters in India for 2025 – Performance Meets Innovation
Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 (2025 Model)
- Top Speed: 120 km/h
- Range: 195 km (IDC)
- Charging Time: 6.5 hours (standard), 18 mins (Hypercharger)
- Key Features: MoveOS 4, cruise control, hill hold, 7” touchscreen
- Price: ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom)
Ather 450X Gen 4
- Top Speed: 100 km/h
- Range: 160 km (TrueRange™)
- Charging Time: 5.4 hours (0-80%)
- Key Features: SmartEco mode, Google Maps on dashboard, TPMS
- Price: ₹1.38 lakh (ex-showroom)


TVS iQube ST
- Top Speed: 82 km/h
- Range: 145 km (real-world)
- Charging Time: 4 hours
- Key Features: Alexa integration, 32L boot space, regenerative braking
- Price: ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom)
Simple One (2025 Edition) - Top Speed: 105 km/h
- Range: 212 km (IDC)
- Charging Time: 5.5 hours
- Key Features: Chain drive, removable battery, advanced aerodynamics
- Price: ₹1.58 lakh (ex-showroom)
Bajaj Chetak Premium 2025 - Top Speed: 73 km/h
- Range: 113 km
- Charging Time: 4.5 hours
- Key Features: Retro-modern design, IP67-rated battery, solid metal body
- Price: ₹1.45 lakh (ex-showroom)


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OnePlus 13s Launches Today in India: A Compact Flagship Delight

Launch Overview
OnePlus has officially launched the 13s, a compact flagship targeted exclusively at the Indian market, featuring top-tier specs in a smaller form factor

India Pricing & Availability
- 12 GB + 256 GB: ₹54,999
- 12 GB + 512 GB: ₹59,999
- Sales begin June 12, 2025 via Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, and offline partners
Key Specifications
Design & Display
- Compact 6.32″ OLED (≈FHD+), 120 Hz refresh, up to 1,600 nits brightness
- Sleek aluminium frame, available in Black Velvet, Green Silk, and Pink Satin
- Weighs ~182 g, ~8.15 mm slim
Performance & Chipset
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), with 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage
- Runs OxygenOS 15 on Android 15
Camera Setup
- Dual 50 MP rear (main + telephoto 2× zoom) + 32 MP front
Battery & Charging
- 5,850 mAh Si‑C battery + 80 W SUPERVOOC fast charge, promising all-day use
AI Power & Plus Key
- Replaces traditional alert slider with customizable Plus Key, which launches AI tools, camera, call assistant, and more
- Deep Google Gemini integration: lock‑screen shortcut, AI Call Assistant, Plus Mind content capture, translation, summaries—all set via Plus Key
Offers & Sales
- ₹5,000 instant discount with SBI credit cards
- No‑cost EMI plans (9–15 months)
Why OnePlus 13s Stands Out
- One-handed flagship convenience—rare in high-end phones
- Strong hardware at ₹55 K price point
- AI-enhanced experience unmatched by competitors in segment
- Unique Plus Key boosts productivity & personalization
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🍏 iPadOS 26 Launch: Liquid Glass, Mac‑Style Multitasking & AI-Powered Features

Liquid Glass: A Stunning UI Makeover
- The OS debuts a translucent, refractive aesthetic called Liquid Glass, reinvigorating the Lock Screen, Home Screen, Control Center, app icons, and system UI
- Features include animated icons, dynamic light/dark tints, and an elegant, transparent feel, mirroring iOS and visionOS design trends .


Mac‑Style Windowing & Menu Bar
- Some productivity features mesh with Stage Manager and external displays for seamless multitasking
Enhanced Productivity & Pro Tools
- The Files app gets a new List view with resizable columns, collapsible folders, customizable icons and folders, and direct dock access.
- Preview debuts on iPad with PDF/image markup, Apple Pencil annotation, AutoFill form support, and rapid sketches
- Multitasking refreshed with background tasks visibility and audio/video input control for creators

Apple Intelligence Takes Center Stage
- Live Translation works across Phone, FaceTime, and Messages with speech-to-text in real time
- Genmoji and Image Playground now allow emoji customization and AI-powered visuals
- Shortcuts are smarter: generate image prompts, summarize text, and automate workflows in writing and image apps

Brand-New Native Apps
- Journal: Create rich diary entries with text, images, audio, locations, and mood tagging
- Apple Games: Central hub to discover events, updates, and match up with friends
- Phone app: For the first time, iPads can make and receive cellular calls
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