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March 7, 2025 12:00 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils AIKosha, compute portal to boost AI research in India

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled a series of AI-driven initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, marking a major step in strengthening India's artificial intelligence ecosystem. The launch...

March 7, 2025 10:56 AM

US startup’s moonshot apparently lands on its side – again

The second moon landing by Intuitive Machines appears to have suffered the same fate as its first try last year, with data indicating the Athena lander ended on its side on the lunar surface after problems with its laser rangefinders, the U.S. compan...

March 6, 2025 6:31 PM

India accelerates digital and AI growth with focus on infrastructure and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to shaping its digital future through advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and semiconductor manufacturing. Urging citizens to engage with a detailed a...

March 6, 2025 10:29 AM

PM Modi addresses post-Budget webinar on job creation and digital expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-Budget webinar on "Investing in People, Economy, and Innovation" on Wednesday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to investing in education, healthcare, and skill development. The webinar, part of ...

March 5, 2025 11:15 PM

India moves towards semiconductor self-reliance with Tata electronics’ ₹91,000 crore fab project

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) to establish the country's first commercial semiconductor fabric...

March 5, 2025 1:46 PM

DRDO successfully conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous integrated life support system for LCA Tejas Aircraft

The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), a Bengaluru-based lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating Syste...

March 5, 2025 12:54 PM

India showcases telecom transformation at MWC 2025, Scindia highlights key innovations

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday underscored India's rapid telecom transformation at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, the minister highlighted India’s advancements, including the...

March 5, 2025 11:33 AM

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flag off hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials

In a significant move toward India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched the trial run of the country’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks, developed by Tata Motors. ...

March 4, 2025 3:43 PM

Hydrogen-powered fuel cells successfully demonstrated as backup for telecom towers

In a significant step toward cleaner energy in India's telecom sector, hydrogen-powered fuel cells have been successfully demonstrated as a reliable backup power solution for telecom towers, according to the Ministry of Science & Technology. D...

March 4, 2025 12:05 PM

India’s R&D spending doubles over the last decade, reaching Rs. 1.27 lakh crore: Jitendra Singh

India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs. 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the DISHA event at the In...

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