A research team in China has unveiled a new class of flexible microchips designed to bring smarter, more efficient computing capabilities directly to the body — a development that could reshape the future of wearable electronics. The work, recently published in Nature, addresses a key limitation
India and the United States have finalised a trade framework that could unlock up to $100 billion in electronics and semiconductor trade. The move comes as both governments signal intent to deepen economic ties and establish a broader bilateral trade agreement covering tariffs, market access and
India has unveiled Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform aimed at transforming farm advisory services. Announced in the Union Budget 2026, the initiative plans to integrate existing agricultural databases with research-based guidance to improve decision-making and productivity for farmers nationwide. Also Read: Union Budget: Government AI
India’s electronics manufacturing sector is entering a defining phase. The Union Budget 2026–27 has raised the outlay for the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore, underscoring the government’s intent to deepen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on imports. Over the past decade, India
As India strengthens its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems, the spotlight turns to the Fintech India Innovation Awards 2026 - a prestigious platform celebrating innovation, leadership, and transformative impact across the financial technology landscape. Designed to recognise breakthrough ideas and future-ready
The Bihar government has launched its Semiconductor Policy 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate industrialisation and position the state as a technology-driven economy. Under the new policy framework, companies investing in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries will be eligible for substantial incentives.
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI in a landmark deal. The idea is to reshape his business empire and sharpen the long-term vision for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The deal brings Musk’s fast-growing AI ambitions directly under the umbrella of his privately
Starbucks Corp is expanding the use of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve service speed and operational efficiency as part of efforts to reverse years of declining customer numbers and sluggish sales. The strategy comes as the global coffee chain reports early signs of
China will prohibit the use of hidden or flush door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, marking a shift away from the minimalist design popularised by Tesla amid growing safety concerns. New regulations issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Kerala’s nodal startup agency, the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is intensifying efforts to broaden the state’s innovation ecosystem. The agency has moved to revise a major technology hub plan and launched outreach to expand participation from social and rural innovators. These actions reflect ongoing attempts to