The Gujarat Revenue Department is stepping up efforts to modernise land governance by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies into administrative operations. The initiative aims to improve transparency, streamline public services and strengthen the management of land records across the state. Also
India’s fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem is increasingly looking towards Silicon Valley as founders seek closer access to global customers, venture capital, talent and product ecosystems. Investors and venture firms are now advising early-stage Indian AI startups to establish a presence in the United States
India’s private space sector has reached a defining moment as Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace officially became the country’s first spacetech unicorn. The milestone follows a fresh $60 million funding round co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. The latest investment has pushed
Google Chrome is facing criticism after users discovered that the browser has been automatically downloading a large AI model, Gemini Nano, onto certain computers without clear user consent. The file, commonly labelled weights.bin, can take up nearly 4GB of storage space and is tied to
India’s banking sector is widening digital access for Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) payments. As more lenders add EPFO services to their online banking platforms, it is important to simplify contribution payments for employers and businesses. The move comes amid the government’s broader push to modernise provident
India’s telecom regulator has proposed major changes to consumer complaint handling rules. The progress comes as digital usage patterns continue to grow and change across mobile and broadband services. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder feedback on revising
India’s urban mobility push is facing serious governance and coordination challenges, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which said weak institutional mechanisms and fragmented planning continue to slow transport reforms across cities. The observation comes at a time when the government is pushing
India and France are preparing to deepen their strategic partnership in science, technology and space, with both countries identifying artificial intelligence, human spaceflight and advanced research as key areas for future collaboration. Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a bilateral meeting via video conference with French
Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup is still months away, but leaks surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro are already beginning to paint a clearer picture of what users can expect. The latest report suggests Apple could introduce one of the biggest visual changes to the front display
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and frequent in the AI era, enterprises are facing growing pressure to secure their users, devices and data against increasingly complex threats. Against this backdrop, Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has launched Airtel Secure Workforce — a