Uttar Pradesh is set to deploy digital planning tools and GIS-based master plans in 93 Tier-II towns across 49 districts as part of a major urban development push to manage the rapid growth of smaller cities. The state government will prepare Geographic Information System (GIS)-based
Anthropic AI has taken its most advanced models offline following a US government directive restricting access to foreign nationals. This marks one of the most significant interventions yet in the fast-growing AI sector. The decision affects Anthropic’s latest models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which the
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is examining ways to reduce human involvement in high-risk production processes. The move comes as India looks forward to boosting automation in explosives manufacturing as part of a broader effort to improve workplace safety and modernise
As demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure continues to surge, a NVIDIA-backed startup is testing an unconventional approach to expand computing capacity. The proposal is to place small-scale AI data centres at residential properties and pay homeowners for the space. The company, called Parasail, is reportedly offering
As India races towards a cashless future, do you think digital fraud is becoming the biggest threat to the country's digital economy? India’s digital payments ecosystem has become one of the most advanced in the world. From Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and mobile wallets to
The Indian semiconductor market is on course for rapid expansion, with the domestic market expected to reach $205 billion by 2034. The projection highlights the growing role of chips in everything from smartphones and data centres to electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems and connected
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has proposed a unified regulatory framework covering television, radio and Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. This could be one of the biggest regulatory overhauls the Indian broadcasting sector has seen in recent years. The move is to streamline rules across broadcasting platforms
Zee Entertainment and its OTT platform ZEE5 faced strong criticism from Indian fans after subscription changes and streaming problems during the opening night of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Before the tournament began, users claimed that ZEE5 changed its Rs 799 subscription plan. The plan,
McDonald’s is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) across drive-thru operations to improve service speed and order accuracy at its restaurants. The company is currently testing a new AI-powered ordering system. It is developed with support from Google Cloud and the restaurant software firm Arch. The
In a questioning of net neutrality, Bharti Airtel has renamed its’ Priority Postpaid service’ as ‘Airtel Fast Lane’. The branding change is aimed at simplifying the company’s premium customer offering. The telecom operator noted that the move does not affect existing postpaid plans, pricing, or benefits