Amid growing worries among news publishers globally about declining referral traffic and reduced visibility in AI-driven search results, Google India head Preeti Lobana has said that the tech giant remains committed to sending traffic to the web.

Google's Year in Search 2025 highlights India's growing fascination with artificial intelligence. Gemini emerged as the most-searched AI tool in the country, while Grok and Perplexity also outperformed ChatGPT in buzz and engagement.

This year's ranking is a fascinating mix of star-studded blockbusters and unexpected breakout hits. The list includes some of the biggest releases of 2025 - from Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 (Kantara 2) to Rajinikanth's Coolie, and the high-octane actioner War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.

This marks Google’s first such funding collaboration, according to top executives at the companies, News.Az reports, citing Reuters. The

India’s telecoms ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices.

Despite ongoing tariff tensions with the USA, Google reaffirms its commitment to India as a critical growth area, according to Country Manager Preeti Lobana.

Google has released its Year In Search 2025, highlighting the events that impacted, surprised, and brought the country together in areas such as politics, sports, technology, and entertainment. Featured in the Top 10 most searched news stories were the passings of legendary star Dharmendra on November 24 and pop-culture figure Shefali Jariwala on June 27.

India’s telecoms ministry has rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices.