The Government of India has reopened the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, covering Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED lights. The window will remain open for 30 days, from 15th September 2025 to 14th October 2025. This decision follows
Accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across industries could add between USD 500 and USD 600 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, according to a new report by NITI Aayog. The report, titled ‘AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth’, highlights that
In a significant development, Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Communications, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India's leading public sector banks. The MoU, signed on 3rd September
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has collaborated with leading platforms Zomato and Uber to bolster road safety awareness across India as part of its flagship Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan. Now entering its third year, the campaign is leveraging partnerships with private sector players
Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled a new INR 100 crore R&D scheme to support innovative green hydrogen startups. At the maiden Green Hydrogen R&D Conference, Minister Joshi announced a call for proposals to support startups working in the emerging hydrogen sector. Under this initiative,
India's ambition to have electric vehicles (EVs) comprise 30 percent of total vehicle sales by 2030 is at risk unless the country achieves a significant acceleration in EV adoption. According to a recent report by NITI Aayog, the government's policy think tank, India needs to boost
Fabian Kamberi, CEO and co-founder of Born—a Berlin-based AI gaming startup—believes that most AI companions on the market today are exploitative and encourage isolation. He argues that these AI products promote one-on-one interactions that ultimately worsen the loneliness epidemic rather than offering fun, meaningful ways
California is on the brink of implementing groundbreaking legislation aimed at regulating AI companion chatbots. The California State Assembly recently passed SB 243, a bill designed to safeguard minors and vulnerable users from potential harms associated with AI-driven digital companions. With bipartisan support, the bill
Arm Holdings has unveiled its latest innovation in mobile chip design with a new series called Lumex. These chips are specifically optimised to facilitate the operation of artificial intelligence applications directly on devices such as smartphones and smartwatches, eliminating the need for an internet connection.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched the UPI–UPU Integration Project at the Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. The initiative links India’s Unified Payments Interface with the Universal Postal Union’s platform to make cross-border payments faster, safer, and cheaper.