Is India ready for the AI revolution? The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, from generative AI tools to sophisticated machine learning algorithms, are transforming industries across the nation. From fintech's burgeoning use of AI-powered fraud detection to the agricultural sector's embrace of precision farming technologies, the impact is undeniable. This week saw a major breakthrough in indigenous 5G technology development, signaling India's growing prowess in the global tech landscape. But alongside this progress comes the crucial discussion surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of AI deployment. How will India navigate these challenges and harness the transformative power of technology for inclusive growth? Explore the latest developments in Indian tech, from the rise of digital payments to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, and discover how innovation is shaping the nation's future. Stay informed with Abtak.com – your gateway to understanding the tech revolution reshaping India.
Bengaluru : The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) facilitated the transfer of five technologies developed by ISRO to five Indian companies. The tripartite agreements were signed between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the recipient industries, and IN-SPACe at its headquarters in Ahmedabad. The transfers are aimed at driving commercialization, strengthening self-reliance, reducing imports, and enabling wider applications of space technologies in sectors such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing. One of the technologies, the Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module, developed by SAC, enables the integration of multiple semiconductor chips into a single compact module. This has been acquired by M/s Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for biomedical use, particularly in RT-PCR kits requiring high-volume production. Voltix currently depends on imports for this technology; the Transfer of Technology (ToT) will enhance domestic capability and self-reliance. Another, the RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by VSSC, is a room-temperature curable adhesive. It has been acquired by M/s Crest Speciality Resins Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, for solar panel bonding. At present, this adhesive is imported; the ToT will ensure local availability, reduce dependence on imports, and boost indigenization. Commenting on the technology transfer, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, said: "These transfers highlight the growing capability and confidence of Indian industry. While some of these technologies will directly substitute imports, others will unlock applications well beyond the space sector. The true impact will be realized when industry scales them up for widespread use. IN-SPACe, together with ISRO and NSIL, will remain a strong partner in enabling that journey.'' Shri Rajeev Jyoti, Director, Technical Directorate, IN-SPACe, said," With today's five Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs), the total number of TTAs executed with industries has reached 98. There is strong interest from industry in acquiring these technologies, and IN-SPACe continues to promote them for wider adoption." A total of five technologies were transferred to industries under today's agreements. * Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd., Pune - Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module Technology (SAC), for biomedical applications; import substitute. * Crest Speciality Resins Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad - RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9), developed by VSSC for solar panel bonding; import substitute. * Azista Composites Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad - Film Adhesives EFA 1753 and EFA 1752 developed by VSSC. * Ananth Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad - 30W HMC DC-DC Converter developed by URSC. * Pushpak Aerospace India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru - Anodization of 3D-printed Al-10Si-Mg alloy developed by URSC.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major boost to sustainable transportation and revenue generation, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to establish the state's largest Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) on its own land through a public-private partnership model. The facility will be located in Khultabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, on a sprawling 100-acre MSRTC-owned parcel. The announcement was made by Maharashtra's Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik during a review meeting held recently. The meeting was attended by MSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The ISRO transferred 10 technologies, including two inertial sensors to reduce import dependence, to six Indian industries for commercial use in space and other sectors, India's space sector promoter said on Thursday. The transfer of technology was facilitated by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). Also Read | Delhi: Moisturiser Bottle Gets Stuck in Woman's Private Parts After She Inserts It for Sexual Pleasure, Doctors Successfully Remove Object Without Surgery. Technologies of two advanced inertial sensors - the Laser Gyroscope a ...Read More >
Lucknow/Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 3 (PTI) It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh to interact with India's first astronaut to reach the International Space Station, Shubhanshu Shukla, and see him floating in space playing with a ball in zero gravity. They relished it. "I was so excited and happy. We had so many questions for him, and he answered many of them in detail and showed us how they float inside the ISS," Sanghavi, a Class 10 standard student from Nayarkuzhi in Kozhikode, told PTI Videos. Students assembled at Shukla's hometown, Lucknow, and at ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Tata Steel UK today celebrates a historic milestone in its green transformation journey as Mr Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Steel and the Tata Group, joins government ministers at a groundbreaking event for the company's state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) facility in Port Talbot. Mr Chandrasekaran will be joined by Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T. V. Narendran and Tata Steel UK CEO Rajesh Nair, where they will officially break the ground with spades, marking the official start of construction for the UK's largest low-carbon steelmaking facility. This i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) As Tesla announced its foray into the Indian market on Tuesday, Liberty General Insurance and ACKO said they have become insurance partners for the American electric carmaker in India. Liberty General Insurance said it has developed a suite of finely tuned protection plans that complement Tesla's engineering and performance excellence while anticipating the distinct needs of EV users. Also Read | Ganeshotsav 2025: MSRTC To Run 5,000 Special Buses to Konkan From August 23 to September 7, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Announces; Group Bookings Start July 22. "At Li ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Domestic electronic contract manufacturing firm Dixon on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Chinese company Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd for manufacturing and supply of precision components used in electronic products like laptop, mobile phones etc. Dixon Technologies has announced its participation in Rs 22,919 crore incentive-based Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Also Read | 'Urdu at the House Of Lords': Javed Akhtar Gives Session on Urdu at British Parliament, Shabana Azmi Shares Picture. Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd and Chongqi ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS village on June 29 from 10 am to 5 pm. BESCOM's executive engineer has appealed to consumers to coop ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Inter-ministerial consultations are underway for a ₹1,345-crore scheme to subsidise production of rare earth magnets in India with two select manufacturers proposed to be given incentives, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday. The proposed scheme comes in the wake of China restricting exports of rare earth magnets that has hit global supplies, impacting EV makers, including in India. It will provide end-to-end support for conversion of rare earth oxides into magnets. The proposal may be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval once the inter-m ...Read More >
Mandhira Kapur, the sister of Sunjay J Kapur, speaks on NDTV ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mandhira Kapur criticised harsh treatment of her family after her brother Sunjay Kapur's death in June * Sunjay and Mandhira's mother, Rani Kapur, alleges coercion to support daughter-in-law's nomination as director * Mandhira Kapur said family is still uncovering trust and shareholding details after Sunjay's death Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps M ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (PTI) A day before US President Donald Trump's additional 25 per cent tariff kicks in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a vehement pitch for swadeshi and Make in India that should help create jobs in the country. Swadeshi should be everyone's life mantra and irrespective of who is investing, production must take place domestically, Modi asserted on a day when Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation committed to invest over Rs 70,000 crore in the country in the next five to six years. The government's 'Make in India' initiative has created a favourable environment for b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: In line with the government's vision for self-reliance, navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Friday announced a collaboration with Tata Electronics towards the development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) is a significant step forward for BEL and Tata Electronics in jointly exploring end-to-end solutions to meet domestic requirements., BEL said in a stock exchange filing. BEL and Tata Electronics will explore end-to-end collaboration in areas such as semiconductor fabrication (Fab), Outsourced S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are set to embark on the Axiom Space's fourth human spaceflight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 10 and are likely to dock at the International Space Station on June 11 at about 10 PM IST, after a nearly 28-hour journey. Shukla, the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax4) commercial mission to the ISS, will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson and specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland. Also Read | JP Nadda Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Match-Fixing' Claims A ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is onboard the International Space Station (ISS) now, talked to ISRO chief V Narayanan, and updated him on the experiments and activities. He also talked about the scientific objectives the experiments were supposed to achieve and the challenges they would address. The ISRO chief highlighted the significance of the crew's experiments and activities, stressing the importance of documenting them after Shukla's return to Earth. Narayanan said doing so would provide insights and inputs to further India's human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. T ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others are set to embark on the Axiom Space's fourth human spaceflight from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on June 10 and are likely to dock at the International Space Station on June 11 at about 10 PM IST, after a nearly 28-hour journey. Shukla, the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 (Ax4) commercial mission to the ISS, will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson and specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland. The Axiom-4 mission will mark India's return to space 41 years af ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Signalling the government's intent to move ahead with the impeachment motion of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that main opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion in the upcoming monsoon session scheduled for July21-August 21. Rijiju said that the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. For the Lok Sabha, signatures of a minimum 100 MPs is required. The requirement is the support of at least 50 MPs in the Rajya Sabha. H ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 2: The countdown for the launch of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission on ISRO’s PSLV-C59 rocket begins on December 3, ahead of its scheduled launch on December 4. The mission will deploy two satellites—the 200 kg Occulter Spacecraft (OSC) and the 340 kg Coronagraph Spacecraft (CSC)—to study the Sun’s outer corona. The satellites will fly in precision formation, creating an artificial solar eclipse to study the Sun’s faint outer layer. This groundbreaking mission showcases ISRO’s expertise in complex orbital deliveries and formation flying technologies, reinforcing its rel ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled its European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 Sun observation mission to Thursday. The launch was postponed due to an undisclosed anomaly that occurred after the "countdown progressed smoothly". "Due to an anomaly detected in PROBA-3 spacecraft PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 launch rescheduled to tomorrow," ISRO posted on social media platform X. ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket was earlier expected to launch the ESA Proba-3 mission on Wednesday. The mission will now take flight on Thursday at 4:12 pm from the First Launch Pad (FLP) at Satish ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rare earth magnets, essential for EV motors, have become the latest flashpoint in India's growing electric mobility ambitions. These magnets power the core of Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), which drive most electric vehicles today, particularly two-wheelers. With China tightening export controls, Indian automakers now face serious supply-side disruptions. If the situation continues, industry experts warn that EV prices could rise, production could slow and expansion plans may take a hit. In April this year, China imposed an export curb on rare- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Domestic electronic contract manufacturing firm Dixon on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Chinese company Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd for manufacturing and supply of precision components used in electronic products like laptop, mobile phones etc. Dixon Technologies has announced its participation in Rs 22,919 crore incentive-based Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd and Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd have entered into a binding term sheet to form a prospective joint venture in India, the c ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Business conglomerate Aditya Birla Group has acquired Cargill's speciality chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. In a statement on Thursday, the group announced the expansion of its US Advanced Materials business with the acquisition of Cargill Incorporated's 17-acre speciality chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. The acquisition continues Aditya Birla's expansion in the US' manufacturing sector, a key aspect of Aditya Birla's growth strategy, which now totals over USD 15 billion in investment. The acquisition was executed through Aditya B ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) in a letter to the Ministry of Electronics and IT said that the import restriction has brought in uncertainty in the efforts of industry to scale up domestic electronics manufacturing.Source : Freepik India's electronics manufacturing sector, which has been struggling with China's restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, faces a double whammy with import curbs on gold compound -- a key raw material. Rare earth magnets have diverse utility ranging from computer chips and electronic components to electric vehicles, wind turbines, and medical ...Read More >
TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP), a part of the TVS Mobility Group and a joint venture between TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) and Ravi Swaminathan & Family, has listed its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) -- TVS Infrastructure Trust -- on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The company develops Grade A warehousing and industrial infrastructure. This initiative is backed by marquee global and domestic investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and L&T. IFC has invested ₹348 crore ($41 million) as the cornerstone inve ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The experience gained by IAF Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla onboard the International Space Station will be extremely valuable for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said ISRO on Tuesday. SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT). "The experience gained by Shubanshu Shukla during his time on the ISS will be extremely valuable for the Gaganyaan programme planned ...Read More >