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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Embarks on Historic ISS Mission with Symbolic Ties to India
MINNEAPOLIS — NASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), carrying with him a collection of drawings…
Spiritual Leader Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Charged in Land Dispute Assault as Police Probe Deepens
BHOPAL — A land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district has escalated into a criminal case involving the brother of Dhirendra Shastri, the influential…
India Accelerates Nuclear Self-Reliance Push to Meet Net-Zero Goals Amid Energy Security Concerns
NEW DELHI — India is intensifying its drive toward self-sufficiency in atomic energy as a cornerstone of its strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by…
Hisense Intensifies India Push With Local Manufacturing and Premium Appliances to Rival LG and Samsung
NEW DELHI — Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Hisense is escalating its challenge to market leaders LG and Samsung in India’s home appliance sector, combining…
TCS Crowned India’s Most Valuable IT Services Brand, Claims 70% of Indians Use Its Tech Daily—But Questions Remain Over Verification and Digital Monopolies
MUMBAI — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been named India’s most valuable IT services brand in a recent industry valuation, a milestone that underscores…
Google’s Free AI Research Curriculum in India Aims to Bridge Skills Gap but Raises Questions on Access and Corporate Influence
BENGALURU — Google has launched a free online curriculum in India designed to train the next generation of developers in building large language models…
Bavaria’s Deputy Minister Visits Bengaluru to Cement India-Germany Tech Ties Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts
BENGALURU — In a move signaling deepening economic collaboration between India and Germany, Bavaria’s Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs, Roland Weigert, visited Hical Technologies’…
India’s Early-Career Tech Workforce Leads Global AI Proficiency, But Gaps Persist in Practical Skills and Regional Access
NEW DELHI — More than 90% of India’s early-career technology professionals are now either AI-native or AI-proficient, according to a landmark study by the…
Acer, Intel, and Infinity Learn Launch India’s First NEET-Ready Laptop Amid Growing Digital Shift in Exam Preparation
BENGALURU — In a move that underscores the rapid digitization of India’s competitive exam ecosystem, Acer India, Intel, and Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya…
KARNAGE Expands into India with High-Performance Gaming Gear, Betting on Esports Boom
BENGALURU — KARNAGE, a global gaming peripherals brand, has officially entered the Indian market with a targeted product lineup designed for esports athletes and…
Australia, Canada, and India Formalize Trilateral Technology and Innovation Partnership Amid Geopolitical Shifts
NEW DELHI — In a move signaling deeper collaboration among middle-power democracies, Australia, Canada, and India have officially launched their trilateral Technology and Innovation…
Illinois Institute of Technology Mumbai Makes History as First U.S. University to Offer American Degrees in India
MUMBAI — In a landmark decision that could reshape India’s higher education landscape, the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Mumbai campus has become the first…
Poland Backs India’s UN Security Council Bid, Eyes Defence Tech Transfer in Strategic Shift
WARSAW — Poland has formally endorsed India’s campaign for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), coupling its diplomatic support with…
L&T Technology Services Revenue Surges as Sustainability Segment Gains Traction Amid India’s Green Transition Push
VADODARA, India — L&T Technology Services (LTTS), a subsidiary of engineering giant Larsen & Toubro, has reported a revenue increase in its latest fiscal…
India’s Svaayatt Systems Unveils SGV-500: A Leap in Autonomous Combat Robotics with Drone Relay Technology
BENGALURU — In a milestone for India’s defence innovation, Bengaluru-based startup Svaayatt Systems has unveiled the SGV-500, the country’s first indigenously developed combat unmanned…
Japan’s XF9-1 Engine Emerges as Potential Game-Changer for India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Program
NEW DELHI — Japan’s cutting-edge XF9-1 turbofan engine is gaining attention as a potential solution to one of the most critical challenges facing India’s…
Dhruva Space Secures ₹60 Crore from India’s First Dedicated Space-Tech Fund as Sector Gains Momentum
Hyderabad-based space technology startup Dhruva Space has raised ₹60 crore ($7.2 million) in a funding round led by Speciale Invest, India’s first venture capital…
India’s AI Ambitions Clash With Regulatory Gaps as Global Capability Centers Take Center Stage
MUMBAI — India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs), once relegated to back-office operations, are now at the forefront of a high-stakes experiment: transforming the country…
Rolls-Royce’s Landmark Offer to India: Full Ownership of 120kN Fighter Jet Engine Could Redraw Global Defense Industry Maps
NEW DELHI — In a move that could upend decades of defense industry norms, British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has proposed transferring full ownership of…
India and Belgium Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Technology, and Investment
NEW DELHI — India and Belgium have taken a decisive step toward deepening their economic and technological collaboration, formalizing a commitment to expand cooperation…
Jharkhand Adivasi Man’s Death After Bank Blocks Life Savings Over KYC Exposes Rural India’s Financial Exclusion Crisis
RANCHI — The death of 65-year-old Mangal Oraon, an Adivasi daily wage laborer from Jharkhand’s Latehar district, has laid bare the brutal consequences of…
India Reasserts Counter-Terror Stance as Gangsters Charged in Nijjar Killing, Shifting Focus from State to Criminal Networks
NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism and organized crime, responding to the indictment of three…
Tamil Nadu’s AI Chatbot Initiative Aims to Cut Hospital Queues, But Critics Warn of Digital Divide and Infrastructure Gaps
CHENNAI — In a move to modernize its overburdened public healthcare system, the Tamil Nadu government has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to help…
Supreme Court Orders Odisha to Decide on Dara Singh’s Remission Plea in Graham Staines Murder Case Within a Month
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to rule within 30 days on a remission plea filed by…