1. Capgemini to Acquire WNS in AI-Driven Push
Capgemini is buying Indian BPS firm WNS for $3.3 billion, aiming to integrate “agentic AI” into BPO services. WNS stock jumped 14% after the announcement .
2. VTU Launches Next‑Gen Tech Centre in Bengaluru
Visvesvaraya Technological University inaugurated a 100,000 sq ft Hub‑and‑Spoke Centre of Excellence focused on 5G/6G, AI/ML, quantum, and AR/VR—backed by both academia and government .
3. AI Safety Tech for Indian Railways
Indian Railways is deploying real‑time AI systems like “Kavach” to monitor train operations and reduce accidents—an important step toward safer rail transport .
4. AI Traffic Management Proposed in Lucknow
MLA Rajeshwar Singh has requested an AI‑based Intelligent Traffic Management System to reduce congestion, emissions, and improve ambulance response times—piloted via IIT Kanpur, C‑DAC, and UP Police .
5. Google Rolls Out AI Ad Tools in India
At Marketing Live India, Google introduced AI-powered ad features—creative generation, campaign optimization, and AI-integrated ad formats like shoppable ads for Indian users.
