India’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into its defence ecosystem is gathering pace. Startups, including Sarvam AI, are in discussions with the Ministry of Defence to establish a ₹300 crore Centre of Excellence (CoE) for defence AI applications. The proposed initiative aims to strengthen indigenous capabilities,
India has rolled out a revised Telecom Development and Innovation Policy (TDIP) scheme with a budget of ₹203 crore. The scheme aimed to strengthen domestic innovation and support startups in the telecom sector. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the same, as the government plans to
India’s telecom sector continues its expansion in March 2026, with the total subscriber base reaching 1.33 billion. According to recently released data, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has claimed that this growth is led by rising mobile connections and sustained demand for data services.
A humanoid robot named Lightning has made headlines in Beijing after outperforming human runners in a unique half-marathon event. The race, held in China’s capital, brought together thousands of participants but with an unusual twist. Human athletes and robots competed on separate tracks, ensuring safety
Generating clean, readable text inside AI-generated images has been a persistent weak spot across most platforms. Even advanced systems have struggled with inconsistent typography, something that limits their usefulness for real-world design tasks. That may finally be changing. OpenAI's Images 2.0 Model OpenAI has introduced its updated
In a move that could quietly reshape how telecom services reach millions, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is tapping into one of India’s most underutilised yet far-reaching networks—the postal system. The state-run telco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts (DoP),
The Indian government is set to tighten the rope against the labelling of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media. The progress comes after experts expressed dissatisfaction with platforms for failing to comply with existing advisories. The plan comes amid a sharper regulatory push and growing concerns
India has formed an expert committee to support the development of a national artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework. The move has marked a step ahead in formalising oversight in one of the country’s fastest-growing technology sectors. The progress comes as policymakers look to balance innovation
Meghalaya is working to strengthen its startup ecosystem by rolling out new digital platforms and targeted youth outreach initiatives. The sharp move is intended to improve access to resources, mentorship and funding for new entrepreneurs across the state. The move is part of a broader strategy
Gujarat is positioning semiconductors and data centres as key drivers of its next industrial growth cycle, as the state government pushes to attract large-scale investments in high-tech manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Officials say the strategy builds on existing strengths in infrastructure, policy support and industrial