New Delhi: Google will invest USD 15 billion over the next five years in setting up an AI hub in India, which will include the country’s largest data centre in partnership with Adani Group. The project is expected to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and 20,000–30,000 total jobs in Andhra Pradesh, a government statement said. The…
New Delhi: The Indian Army has introduced SAKSHAM, an in-house Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) “grid” that can detect, track, identify, and destroy hostile drones in real time, as a major step to strengthen its aerial defence. According to the Army, SAKSHAM offers features including 3D battlefield visualization, real-time threat detection, AI-enabled predictive analysis, and sensor…
New Delhi: In a landmark ruling reinforcing India’s digital sovereignty, the Supreme Court has clarified that citizens do not have a constitutional right to use WhatsApp. The verdict came while dismissing a petition seeking the restoration of a blocked account, with the Bench noting that access to any private platform is a matter of choice,…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday pitched for a global governance structure to deal with issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Addressing an event, Jaishankar underlined the need for responsible use of AI and argued that for a country like India, it means the development of indigenous tools, self-assessment…
New Delhi: India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) announcing a temporary no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal, indicating preparations for a likely missile test later this month. The NOTAM is valid from October 15 to 17, covering a launch window that points toward a possible trial of an advanced missile system by the Defence…
Dehradun: The InnoPap (Innovation in Paper and Packaging) laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed eco-friendly tableware from wheat straw in collaboration with the Maharashtra-based Parason Machinery private company. This innovative solution may address two major environmental problems: stubble burning and pollution caused by single-use plastics. By moulding wheat straw into…
New Delhi: The Indian IT sector is experiencing subdued growth, with industry guidance and recent results pointing towards a muted outlook for FY26, though a recovery in FY27 is possible with a recovery in key export markets and adoption of new technology. According to HSBC Global Research, near-term discretionary spending among clients remains weak, but…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making the acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) mandatory for all electric cars, buses, and trucks with effect from October 1, 2027, keeping road safety in mind. The ministry in a draft notification, said that all new models of electric passenger and goods vehicles manufactured…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil state-owned BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network, marking India’s entry into a coveted league of nations that produce and manufacture telecom equipment. The India-made network is cloud-based, future-ready, and can upgrade seamlessly to 5G, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. BSNL’s 4G stack will be rolled out on September 27…
India has just crossed another milestone in its long march toward strategic self-reliance. With the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully developing mobile launch systems for the Agni series of ballistic missiles, the country has joined an exclusive club of military powers, till now restricted to the United States and China. For once, this…
