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JioHotstar, OpenAI launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India; a first-of-its-kind in country

JioHotstar, OpenAI launch ChatGPT-powered conversational streaming in India; a first-of-its-kind in country

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JioHotstar and OpenAI have announced a landmark partnership, turning that into a human-language conversation by introducing a ChatGPT-powered voice discovery and immersive experience into the heart of India’s largest streaming destination. The rollout will span both live and on-demand formats, beginning with select experiences and expanding in phases. (hotstar.com) Through this collaboration, JioHotstar is solving the “what to watch” dilemma through Multilingual Cognitive Search, replacing scroll fatigue with meaningful, human-centric discovery. In a first-of-its-kind innovation for India, audiences can now discover, engage, and immerse in their favourite stories simply by speaking across languages, genres and moments, transforming streaming into an intuitive, deeply personal conversation. Instead of navigating menus or typing keywords, viewers can simply speak their intent, mood, or context and receive intelligent, context-aware recommendations instantly. The ChatGPT-branded voice assistant completely replaces restrictive keyword-based discovery with recommendations for not just what viewers explicitly ask, but for what they didn’t yet know they were looking for, unlocking a richer, more meaningful way to experience entertainment. Speaking about the partnership, JioStar Vice Chairman Uday Shankar said,”AI marks …

Bihar Unveils ‘Game-Changing’ E-Voting At AI Summit 2026 — But Is India’s First-Of-Its-Kind System Fraud-Proof? | India News

Bihar Unveils ‘Game-Changing’ E-Voting At AI Summit 2026 — But Is India’s First-Of-Its-Kind System Fraud-Proof? | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 12:01 IST The commission is also preparing to scale this model further and may expand it for use in the next Assembly elections. The system was first used during the 2025 urban local body elections. (Representative Image) Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered into public systems such as elections. At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, one of the most talked-about presentations came from Bihar’s State Election Commission which showcased a mobile-based AI-driven remote voting system. According to a report in NDTV, the commission is preparing to scale this model further and may expand it for use in the next Assembly elections. Let’s take a look at this tech innovation in detail. What Is Bihar’s AI-Based Remote Voting Model? Bihar has introduced what it calls India’s first mobile-enabled remote voting platform. The system was first used during the 2025 urban local body elections and later presented at the summit as a model of digital governance. The voting facility works through dedicated Android application, namely “e-Voting SECBHR” which is developed by the Centre for …

A first-of-its-kind U15 table tennis tournament

A first-of-its-kind U15 table tennis tournament

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On Monday, the sport of Table Tennis received a big boost thanks to the launch of Dream UTT Juniors, an inauguralU-15 Table Tennis tournament curated to provide professional league experience to emerging table tennis talent. Launched by Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, the tournament will foster the game’s development at the grassroots level. The inaugural Dream UTT Juniors will be held alongside the sixth edition of the Ultimate Table Tennis league in Ahmedabad from May 29 to June 8, 2025 and will be streamed live on FanCode. Speaking on the partnership, Harsh Jain, CEO & Co-founder, Dream Sports said, “At Dream Sports, we are driven by our vision to ‘Make Sports Better’. Thanks to Vita Dani and Niraj Bajaj, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) has played a pivotal role in nurturing India’s table tennis talent to compete & win at the global stage. But there remains a pressing need to support grassroots talent, and our partnership to create Dream UTT Juniors is a big step toward bridging this gap. Through our …

India successfully conducts flight trials of first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile NASM-SR | Watch video

India successfully conducts flight trials of first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile NASM-SR | Watch video

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The trials demonstrated the missile’s capability against ship targets while launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR) from Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range (ITR). The trials, which were conducted on Tuesday (February 25), demonstrated the missile’s capability against ship targets while launched from an Indian Naval Sea King Helicopter. Watch video here Trials have proven missile’s Man-in-Loop feature According to the Ministry of Defence, the trials have proven the missile’s Man-in-Loop feature and scored a direct hit on a small ship target in sea-skimming mode at its maximum range. “The missile uses an indigenous imaging infra-red seeker for terminal guidance. The mission also demonstrated the high bandwidth two-way data-link system, which is used to transmit the seeker’s live images back to the pilot for in-flight retargeting,” the ministry said. The missile was launched in Bearing-only Lock-on after launch mode with several targets in close vicinity for selecting one among them. The missile initially locked on to …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Organises First-of-its-Kind Weekend Retreat For SC Judges In Vishakhapatnam

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Organises First-of-its-Kind Weekend Retreat For SC Judges In Vishakhapatnam

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Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 23:21 IST Scheduled for January 11-12, the trip aims to provide the judges with a refreshing break from the demanding judicial environment Supreme Court of India. (File Photo) In a rare and first of its kind initiative, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has organised a weekend retreat for 25 Supreme Court judges and their spouses to Vishakhapatnam and the nearby scenic Araku Valley. Scheduled for January 11-12, the trip aims to provide the judges with a refreshing break from the demanding judicial environment, sources said. Sources close to the CJI’s office told PTI that the gathering will be a purely personal affair, devoid of official discussions. “This is about spending quality time with family. Judges will be accompanied by their spouses, but their children will not be joining,” a court official said. Out of the top five judges of the apex court, namely Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S Oka, only Justice Oka will not be able to attend this outing due to …

German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind ‘Digital Condom’. Here’s How It Works

German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind ‘Digital Condom’. Here’s How It Works

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The app has been developed in partnership with Innocean Berlin. German sexual health brand Billy Boy has launched a groundbreaking app, Camdom, dubbed the “digital condom,” designed to prevent unauthorised audio and video recordings during intimate moments. This innovative application utilises Bluetooth technology to disable smartphone cameras and microphones, ensuring private moments remain confidential. Additionally, Camdom detects and alerts users of any bypass attempts, providing an extra layer of security. Aimed at tackling revenge porn, the app has already gained traction in over 30 countries and will soon expand to iOS.  In a statement, the app’s developer, Felipe Almeida, said, ”Nowadays, smartphones have become an extension of our body and we store a lot of sensitive data on them. In order to protect you from the recording of non-consensual content, we’ve created the first app that can block your camera and mic simply through the use of Bluetooth.” How does it work? To ensure privacy and security, Camdom users simply activate the app by placing their smartphones nearby and swiping a virtual button before engaging in …

Govt conducts first-of-its-kind mock drill to assess pandemic preparedness

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A comprehensive mock drill `Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas` (Virus War Exercise) was conducted in Rajasthan`s Ajmer district from August 27 to August 31 to assess pandemic preparedness. Conducted under the aegis of the National One Health Mission (NOHM), this exercise aimed to evaluate the readiness and response of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) composed of experts from human health, animal husbandry and wildlife sectors, a health ministry statement said. A mock zoonotic disease outbreak scenario was created to simulate a real-world outbreak, according to the ministry. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda appreciated this first-of-its-kind exercise, highlighting the role of the `One Health Mission` by fostering collaborations to address health concerns of humans, animals and plants holistically and in a sustainable manner, it stated. The mock drill involved multiple stakeholders, including the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and …

A First-of-its-Kind Festival in Bangalore Celebrates the Food & Alco-Bev Industry

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Goya Media x Edible Issues launches a festival dedicated to changing the conversation around food. Amrita Amesur peeks behind the scenes to learn more about this convention of gourmands. How do you get your first 1000 customers? How do you cure meat? How can you pair cheese and chocolate? How do you build a nose for spices? How can you build a people-centric brand? You can learn all this at more at the Food Nerd Festival, a first-of-its-kind festival, being held in Bengaluru this weekend. The two-day festival is the creation of food media house Goya Media, and food and design collective Edible Issues. Stating its larger vision as “a seat at the table for every player in the food and alco-bev industry,” the festival will be a convention of people from India’s complex food ecosystem coming together to share food, stories and strategies in the business. Think the coolest contemporary Indian chefs cooking up meals, crafting cocktails and sharing insights on the business of food. This festival has been a dream for both Goya …