Reflect Orbital is quickly gaining attention as one of the most audacious and debated startups operating at the crossroads of space technology and energy. Founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company was established by Ben Nowack and Tristan Semmelhack, both engineers who
India is set to enforce stricter controls on the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from April 1, 2026, effectively shutting out several Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturers from the domestic market. The move follows the rollout of new certification and security compliance rules, aimed at strengthening
The National Highways Authority of India is set to revise the annual FASTag pass fee from April 1, 2026, marking a modest increase for regular highway users. The prepaid toll plan, introduced last year at ₹3,000, will now cost ₹3,075 after a ₹75 hike. Revised FASTag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a key visit to Gujarat, where he is set to inaugurate the Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad. The facility is expected to play an important role in advancing India’s semiconductor ambitions and strengthening the
Indian artificial intelligence startup Sarvam AI is in discussions to raise between $200 million and $250 million in a fresh funding round, close sources revealed. The round is expected to draw participation from global chipmaker Nvidia, venture capital firm Accel, and IT services major HCLTech. Read
OpenAI has pulled the plug on its artificial intelligence-powered video generation tool, Sora, less than two years after it captured global attention for its ability to create highly realistic clips from simple text prompts. The decision marks a notable shift in the company’s product strategy
Chirag Paswan, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, has been ranked 41st in The Indian Express IE100 – 2026 list of India’s most influential personalities, marking a notable rise from 59th position in 2025. The jump reflects his growing political relevance, both at the national
India’s push to scale up semiconductor manufacturing and printed circuit board (PCB) production is facing uncertainty due to disruptions in helium supply. The trigger comes as a ripple effect to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Industry stakeholders warn that rising input costs and constrained availability of
New Delhi is set to pilot its electric mobility strategy with a scrappage-led policy. The state has earmarked roughly $21 million (about ₹175 crore) to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The move signals a shift from broad subsidies to targeted incentives to phase out
India’s semiconductor ambitions are facing cost pressures amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which is disrupting energy markets and global supply chains. Industry executives and analysts say rising crude prices and logistics disruptions are increasing the “real cost” of setting up and operating chip