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.

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

Google, like Spotify has released its version of the latter “Wrapped”, where it showcased what Indians have been searching through the year of 2025, and how they have also used new tools that were introduced.

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

According to Down Detector, which tracks service outages, nearly 1,000 users reported issues, with over 60% citing problems with the website

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.

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.