Nagpur is ready to receive a GIS-based infrastructure mapping system. The government plans to address the long-standing issue of repeated road digging across the city. The initiative, led by local authorities, aims to streamline coordination among civic agencies and utility providers, thus reducing disruptions and ensuring
India’s television audience measurement body, Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India), has missed the 30-day deadline set by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) to respond to the proposed Television Ratings Policy 2026. The delay has left broadcasters, advertisers, and media agencies awaiting clarity
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has warned of possible programme cuts as the United Kingdom moves toward internet-only television viewing. This move will reshape public broadcasting and boost the decline of traditional TV platforms. The broadcasters said the transition, backed by policymakers, may strain their funding
For the second consecutive year, a fully funded delegation of seven high-potential Indian startups is heading to Austria, marking another step forward in strengthening cross-border innovation ties with Europe. Read More | 10 Indian AI Startups Selected for Cohort II of IndiaAI’s Global Acceleration Programme The
HCL Technologies and Foxconn have selected CTCI Corporation as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for their upcoming semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh. The move marks a key step toward advancing India’s domestic chip manufacturing ambitions as part of its broader semiconductor push. Also Read: Sarvam AI
The Kochi Corporation is moving forward with expanding its Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to improve property tax collection and strengthen urban revenue systems. The motive is to identify unassessed properties, correct discrepancies and bring more buildings under the tax net. The civic body has already
The Kerala Police has rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) tools to detect and track online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). With the move, the police department plans to expand its cyber surveillance across the dark web and encrypted platforms such as Telegram. The progress brings a shift
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released operating guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0. The government body has outlined how it plans to utilise capital for startups through venture capital firms. The broader plan is
India’s telecom industry has requested the government to reduce spectrum prices ahead of the upcoming auction. The operators have cited weak returns on 5G investments and financial stress across the sector. The appeal comes as operators continue to grapple with high capital expenditure and slower-than-expected monetisation
India and New Zealand signed a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluding over a decade of negotiations and opening new paths across trade, investment and workforce mobility. The agreement slashes tariffs on Indian exports, expands access to services and introduces visa pathways for professionals, positioning both