The Government of India has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) will become an integral part of school education from Class 3 onwards, starting with the academic year 2026–27. The initiative, led by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education, aims…
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India Risks Becoming ‘Anti-AI Play’ in Global Markets: HSBC
New Delhi, October 20, 2025: Global brokerage firm HSBC has warned that India may be positioning itself as an “anti-AI play” in global markets, as the rest of the world accelerates adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors. The report raises concerns that the Indian IT and services sectors could face…
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India Develops Nafithromycin: Boost to Self-Reliant Healthcare
New Delhi, 19 October 2025 – India has achieved a major milestone in medical research with the development of its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin. Effective against resistant respiratory infections, it is particularly beneficial for cancer patients and individuals with poorly controlled diabetes. The antibiotic is the first molecule conceptualized,…
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“India-Brazil Vice Presidents Discuss Trade & Tech Ties”
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, met H.E. Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, Vice-President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade & Services of Brazil, at the Vice-President’s Enclave in New Delhi on October 16, 2025. This meeting marks a pivotal step in enhancing the multifaceted strategic partnership…
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PM Modi Welcomes Google AI Hub Launch in Visakhapatnam
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the launch of the Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a landmark investment in India’s digital infrastructure. The hub, featuring gigawatt-scale data center facilities, aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of building a Viksit Bharat and advancing the nation’s technological…
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Op Sindoor: 23 Made-in-India Apps Power Indian Army
During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army leveraged 23 indigenous applications to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and logistics operations. These apps, powered by artificial intelligence, allowed commanders to access real-time battlefield data, assess threats, and make precise operational decisions against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Role of AI and…
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Micron Earnings, Fed Signals, Oil Slump Shape Global Markets
U.S. stock futures held near the flatline on Tuesday as markets braced for earnings from Micron Technology, a series of Federal Reserve speeches, and preliminary September PMI readings. Oil prices, meanwhile, slid after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached a deal to restart crude exports. Futures muted ahead of key triggers…
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Expands to Pro Users in India
Perplexity has expanded access to its AI-powered Comet browser in India, making it available to all Pro subscribers. Initially limited to Max users after its July launch, the browser is now accessible to a wider base, signaling the company’s push to grow its footprint in one of the world’s largest…
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UPSC Tests AI Facial Recognition for Exam Verification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken a decisive step towards modernising its examination processes by piloting an AI-enabled facial recognition system for candidate verification. The initiative was tested during the NDA & NA II Examination and the CDS II Examination, held on September 14, 2025. Technology for Smarter…