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85% of 2030 jobs yet to be invented amid rapid industry transformation: Dell report
New Delhi, April 17: As industries rapidly transform, about 85 per cent of jobs that will exist in 2030 have not yet been invented, according to a report by Dell Technologies, a global tech giant.
LG CNS to build EV charging, smart city infrastructure in US
Seoul, April 17: LG CNS, an information technology affiliate of South Korea's LG Electronics, said on Thursday it has signed agreements to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and smart city solutions in the United States.
IIT Delhi, Micron tie up to power next-gen semiconductor research in India
New Delhi, April 15: The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. to promote advanced research in electronic materials and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modelling.
WAVES 2025: One global stage for boundless creativity, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 12: Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday called upon all creators to join the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4 which will be the world's largest event in the creative entertainment sector.
UPI no more a technology, it's a population-scale habit: Sujit Nair, CEO and Co-Founder FIDE
New Delhi, April 12: Sujith Nair, CEO and Co-Founder at Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE), said on Friday that UPI is no more a technology and it has become a population scale habit.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lays foundation stone of state's first semiconductor plant
Nava Raipur, April 11: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday laid the foundation stone for the country's first Ultra-edge technology-based Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai lays foundation of Chhattisgarh's first semiconductor plant in Maoist-hit area
Nava Raipur, April 11: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday laid the foundation stone for the country's first Ultra-edge technology-based Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur.
Debjani Ghosh delves upon India's AI potential at Carnegie Global Tech Summit
New Delhi, April 11: Debjani Ghosh, a fellow at the NITI Aayog and the former president of industry body Nasscom, speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit on Friday, delved upon AI landscape in India and how the country can the leverage the opportunity this emerging technology has to offer.
New employment opportunities are being created due to technological innovation: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, April 10: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasized that technological innovation and global shifts are generating new employment opportunities, assuring all possible support to help the youth establish startups from the state government.
Government services will now be at fingertips: Kerala govt rolls out K-Smart in panchayats
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: The Kerala Government on Thursday rolled out K-Smart (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) in panchayats after its successful implementation in corporations and municipalities.
AI is the new industrial revolution, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at 3rd Aadhaar Samvaad in Delhi
New Delhi, April 8: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) concluded a day-long stakeholders' meeting with ecosystem partners, including central government departments and states, to deliberate and share ideas to further enhance service delivery by using Aadhaar.
Real growth possible with stronger industry-research establishment connection, says ISRO Chairman S Somnath
Hyderabad, April 5: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somnath attended the Indian School of Business event in Hyderabad. Somnath said that it was a wonderful experience coming to ISB as it is one of the leading business schools with a global reputation.
Roll up your sleeves: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu tells deep tech innovators
New Delhi, April 4: Enterprise cloud software major Zoho's Founder Sridhar Vembu on Friday voiced strong support for a shift towards deep tech innovation in India, urging engineers and startups to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and focus on building real technological capabilities.
Hyundai Motor to hire top-tier foreign engineering talent
Seoul, March 31: Hyundai Motor said on Monday it will open a global recruitment programme this week to secure top-tier overseas talent across various fields of engineering.
Bihar Diwas 2025 showcases education, innovation & cultural programs on Day 1 at Patna's Gandhi Maidan
Patna, March 23: Bihar Diwas 2025 began with much fanfare at Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Saturday, as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially inaugurated the five-day celebration.
Ambassador of France to India undertakes visit to Chennai to bolster ties
New Delhi, March 21: The Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, undertook a three-day visit to Chennai from March 19 to 21, 2025, to expand the scope of Indo-French cooperation projects in various fields, notably in the sectors of tech and innovation, climate change and marine pollution, as well as economic and academic exchanges, a release said.
Industrial electronics to help India reach $500 bn manufacturing goal: Experts
New Delhi, March 21: Industrial electronics, which contributes 20 per cent to India’s current $150 billion electronics production, can help the country lead the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and reach the $500 billion manufacturing goal, industry experts said on Friday.
Sber500 invites applications for new startup accelerator programme
Moscow, March 20: Sber500, the international startup seed accelerator, on Thursday invited applications for new technology startups from different countries.
India eyes single-digit logistics costs to rival China & US, says Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, March 20: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways emphasized the nation's commitment to reducing logistics costs from the current 14-16 per cent to single digits, positioning India to compete effectively with global economic powerhouses like China and the US, at 32nd Convergence India & 10th Smart Cities India Expo.
Govt's infrastructure push to enable India's logistics compete with China, US: Gadkari
New Delhi, March 20: With the rapid development of infrastructure, the government aims to bring down logistics costs by more than 5 percentage points to less than 10 per cent of GDP so that India becomes more competitive with China and the USA, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday.
India AI Mission to sign MoU with Gates Foundation to revolutionise agri, healthcare, edu and climate change
New Delhi March 19: India AI Mission and Gates Foundation will soon sign an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionise agriculture, healthcare, education, and climate change initiatives.
Global tech firms opting for democratised approach to AI experiments: Report
New Delhi, March 18: While many industries are moving towards a centralised model for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, the technology sector is taking a democratised approach, allowing for greater experimentation and flexibility globally, a new report said on Tuesday.
Ireland focuses on fostering deeper research collaborations with India
New Delhi, March 17: James Lawless, Ireland's Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on Monday highlighted the increasing ties between India and Ireland, particularly in higher education, technology, and business partnerships.
President Murmu meets officer trainees of the Indian Naval Material Management Service and Indian Naval Armament Service
New Delhi, March 17: The officer trainees of the Indian Naval Material Management Service and Indian Naval Material Management Service called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, a release from the President's secretariat said.
Neo, mid-sized banks boost India's share in BFSI GCCs
New Delhi, March 17: Neo banks and mid-sized banks are increasingly opening Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, following the example of larger global banking giants, according to a report.
PM Modi reveals why Indian talent continues to lead top tech firms globally
New Delhi, March 16: As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.
No matter what world does with AI, it'll remain incomplete without India: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 16: Speaking opening from his heart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that no matter what the world does with artificial intelligence (AI), it will remain incomplete without India.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects hyperloop pod development in Chennai
New Delhi, March 15: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the work being done to develop a Hyperloop pod in Chennai.
Assam, Dept of Biotechnology sign MoU for Centre-State partnership under BioE3 policy
Guwahati, March 13: The Assam government and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy for Centre-State partnership to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam.
Efforts to empower poor and middle class: Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is continuing to empower the poor and the middle class, adding that they have to make Assam one of the leading states of our country.
Assam to set up its own satellite, OTT platform, bamboo-based smart city, state finance minister announces in Budget
Guwahati, March 10: The Assam government Budget 2025 presented on Monday proposed to set up a satellite -- ASSAMSAT -- to ensure a continuous, reliable flow of data for the implementation of critical socio-economic projects.
Startups instrumental in employment creation, development of fisheries sector: Minister
New Delhi, March 9: Startups are instrumental in employment creation, particularly for youth, and the government is committed in supporting the startups in all possible ways, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, has said.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Challenges TCS, Infosys, Wipro to develop indigenous Mobile OS
New Delhi, March 7: Union Information and Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday challenged the technology giants such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to develop an operating system for mobile phones.
See a can-do spirt, EAM Jaishankar praises young Indians in address to community in Dublin
Dublin March 7: EAM S Jaishankar on Friday addressed the Indian community in Dublin and spoke at length on varied subjects ranging from the Chinese aggression just after COVID to technological advancements in India.
Tech Mahindra strengthens US presence with new Texas headquarters
New Delhi, March 7: Tech Mahindra on Friday said that it has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint in the United States (US) with the inauguration of its new headquarters in Plano, Texas.
India Semiconductor Mission, Tata Electronics, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing sign fiscal support agreement for semiconductor fab
New Delhi, March 6: In a significant milestone for India's semiconductor industry, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) in the presence of Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel for India's first commercial semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Quantum computing to bring major changes in national security strategies: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, March 5: NITI Aayog on Wednesday released a detailed report on the impact of quantum computing on national security, emphasising that quantum technology is not just a scientific breakthrough but also a competition for future global power.
Had an insightful time: Jyotiraditya Scindia poses in style with Ray-Ban's Meta AI glasses at Mobile World Congress 2025
Barcelona, March 4: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia shared his experience of trying out Ray-Ban's Meta AI glasses at the Mobile World Congress 2025.
Startup booster: Wipro commits $200 mn to VC arm Wipro Ventures
Bengaluru, Feb 26: IT major Wipro on Wednesday announced to commit $200 million to its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, in its latest round of funding.
8 in 10 Indian developers able to boost productivity by using GenAI
Mumbai, Feb 25: About eight out of 10 developers in India have reported significant productivity gains by using generative AI, as the new technology is transforming IT-enabled services (ITeS) industry in the country, according to a new report.