India’s major telecom operators have asked the government of India to re-evaluate its take on direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting. They claim that the recent tests did not involve key stakeholders and had transparency loopholes. With concerns growing over the potential impact of D2M on national spectrum use
The Delhi government is considering a new financial incentive to encourage owners of older petrol and diesel vehicles to convert them into electric vehicles, rather than scrapping them. The proposal is part of the capital’s forthcoming EV Policy 2.0 and is aimed at reducing vehicular
Haryana now hosts more than 9,500 start-ups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). At a high-level roundtable during DigiFest at the 10th TiE Global Summit in Jaipur, officials discussed expansion plans for the start-up ecosystem through new incubator infrastructure and
The Indian government has reduced its eligibility requirements for tech startups. The aim is to gain early official recognition, strengthening support for innovation and the country’s deep-tech ecosystem. The move will open institutional support to startups before they complete three years of existence. Norm Change to Boost
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is planning to have dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) institutes in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is backed by a massive investment of ₹350 crore. "The move comes under the initiative to train more than one lakh students in AI skills
The renowned chipmaker NVIDIA Corporation has announced plans to test a robotaxi service by 2027. The breakthrough comes as part of the broader strategy that extends beyond the artificial intelligence (AI) chip business. The global firm is eager to enter the autonomous vehicle services and software
Bengaluru is yet again in the news for its head-turner tech brilliance. A software engineer from the metropolitan area has modified a motorcycle helmet into an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device that detects and reports traffic violations to authorities in near real time. The innovation has gained
India’s transport authorities are planning to tighten ties on the electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The unique proposal suggests to introduce an Aadhaar-like identification system for individual battery packs. The draft framework, released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, aims to track EV batteries throughout
Rajasthan is ready to host the DigiFest-TiE Global Summit 2026. The three-day start-up event is scheduled to be held in Jaipur from January 4 to 6. The intent is to build the right environment for funding and mentorship opportunities for new enterprises and young entrepreneurs. "The summit
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 fresh proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), reinforcing the government’s push to deepen India’s electronics manufacturing base. The newly cleared projects involve projected investments of ₹41,863 crore and are expected to generate