The Government of Meghalaya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, to pilot satellite communication (satcom) services in the state’s remote regions. The collaboration aims to bring reliable broadband connectivity to underserved areas, with an
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students from Classes 3 to 8, marking a shift towards early-stage technology education in schools. The programme was launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra
The Centre has migrated approximately 16.68 lakh official email accounts to a cloud-based platform operated by Zoho, with total spending reaching Rs 180.10 crore so far, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) informed the Lok Sabha on April 1. The transition has been carried
Sarvam AI has introduced "Chanakya", a new platform built for high-security and mission-critical environments where data control and reliability are paramount. Positioned as a solution for sectors that cannot afford data exposure, Chanakya is designed to operate beyond conventional cloud-based AI systems. It can be
Reflect Orbital is quickly gaining attention as one of the most audacious and debated startups operating at the crossroads of space technology and energy. Founded in 2021 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company was established by Ben Nowack and Tristan Semmelhack, both engineers who
India is set to enforce stricter controls on the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from April 1, 2026, effectively shutting out several Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturers from the domestic market. The move follows the rollout of new certification and security compliance rules, aimed at strengthening
The National Highways Authority of India is set to revise the annual FASTag pass fee from April 1, 2026, marking a modest increase for regular highway users. The prepaid toll plan, introduced last year at ₹3,000, will now cost ₹3,075 after a ₹75 hike. Revised FASTag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a key visit to Gujarat, where he is set to inaugurate the Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Sanand, near Ahmedabad. The facility is expected to play an important role in advancing India’s semiconductor ambitions and strengthening the
Indian artificial intelligence startup Sarvam AI is in discussions to raise between $200 million and $250 million in a fresh funding round, close sources revealed. The round is expected to draw participation from global chipmaker Nvidia, venture capital firm Accel, and IT services major HCLTech. Read
OpenAI has pulled the plug on its artificial intelligence-powered video generation tool, Sora, less than two years after it captured global attention for its ability to create highly realistic clips from simple text prompts. The decision marks a notable shift in the company’s product strategy