The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is stepping up to become a key semiconductor hub in eastern India, according to Odisha’s Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The announcement came at the institute’s 18th Foundation Day event, where the institute’s role in research
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay & Columbia University have signed an agreement to work on a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre for Manufacturing. The strategic partnership plans to develop advanced AI solutions for industrial use and strengthen India’s position in global manufacturing innovation. Also Read: India Prepares
India has prevented telecom frauds worth nearly ₹1,400 crore by deploying targeted, risk-based interventions across digital and mobile networks, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Scindia highlighted a series of policy and technology-driven measures to curb the misuse of telecom
Germany has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) charging initiative to reduce charging times for drivers significantly. The project, backed by European Union (EU) funding and research partners, focuses on high-voltage technology that could deliver much faster charging than current systems. The move aims to tackle
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹70 crore to establish U-Hub centres in Lucknow and Gautam Buddha Nagar. The initiative aims to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem by supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration. Also Read: India Redefines Startup, Doubles Turnover Cap to ₹200 Cr State Rolls
The Government of India has entered the strategy phase to include artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning across education in the 2026-27 academic year. The move signals that AI and computational thinking will be core skills under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the
Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group launched RynnBrain, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to enable robots to better perceive and interact with the physical world. The move positions the company as a serious contender in the fast-growing “physical AI” sector, which includes real-world robotics and
In a sharp move, India has sharply cut the deadline for social media platforms to remove illegal artificial intelligence (AI) content from 36 hours to 3 hours after notification, as part of broader amendments to the country’s digital regulation framework. The change aims to tighten controls
Urban air taxis could soon be part of India’s transport ecosystem, with industry body the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) pitching the rooftops of buildings as potential take-off and landing sites. The initiative aims to cut travel times in congested metros and integrate next-generation electric vertical
Nokia has inaugurated its largest research and development (R&D) facility for fixed network technologies at SIPCOT Siruseri in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Finnish telecom equipment maker said the new centre represents its biggest global facility dedicated to fixed broadband innovation. The investment stands at ₹270 crore