London: Google boss Sundar Pichai has cautioned users not to “blindly trust” everything artificial intelligence (AI) tells them, even as he struck a warning note for companies to watch out for an AI investment bubble burst that no one would be immune to. In an interview with the BBC, the Indian-American CEO of Alphabet –…
New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said India is the fourth-largest nation in the world in terms of renewable energy capacity, at 257 GW, a three-fold jump from 81 GW in 2014. Addressing the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly, the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy said India’s solar…
Kohima: NITI Aayog is exploring the possibility of establishing an AI centre for skilling in Nagaland’s Dimapur, officials said. A team from the NITI Aayog visited Dimapur on Wednesday in this regard, they said. It is exploring options to establish the centre under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) and frontier technology skill training for…
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…
