Japan’s Ambassador Embraces Diwali Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, is all set to celebrate Diwali this year with the joy and enthusiasm befitting one of India’s most vibrant festivals. Having arrived in the country just a week before Diwali last year, he missed the chance to partake in the festival then; but now, in […]
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India’s Gold Reserves Soar India’s central bank has reached a historic milestone — its gold reserves have crossed the $100 billion mark, driven by surging global bullion prices. The achievement highlights how rising valuations, rather than aggressive buying, have pushed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold holdings to new highs. Rising Value, Slower Buying […]
The Future of Shopping: AI-Powered Payments Come to ChatGPT India’s digital payments landscape is witnessing another revolutionary leap. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Razorpay, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and OpenAI have launched a pilot program that brings AI-driven commerce directly into ChatGPT. This innovative initiative, known as “Agentic Payments,” promises to transform how […]
Indian-Origin Rahul Patil Appointed as CTO of AI Giant Anthropic: A New Era in AI Leadership In a significant leadership transition that has captured the attention of the global technology community, Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has appointed Rahul Patil as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This appointment marks a pivotal moment for […]
UK-India Defense Partnership Strengthens with $468 Million Missile Deal In a significant boost to bilateral defense cooperation, the United Kingdom and India have signed a major £350 million ($468 million) defence contract to supply the Indian Army with Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs). This landmark agreement represents more than just a commercial transaction—it symbolizes the deepening […]
IIT Madras Takes on AI Bias: Building Datasets for an Indian Reality As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, a critical question emerges: are these technologies truly understanding our diverse world, or are they perpetuating hidden biases? Researchers at IIT Madras are tackling this challenge head-on by developing specialized datasets designed to […]
India’s Innovation Mindset: Fueling Growth in AI, Quantum, and Biotech India is experiencing a remarkable transformation in its approach to innovation, with a profound shift in national mindset driving unprecedented advancements in cutting-edge technologies. Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, recently highlighted this evolution at IMC 2025, emphasizing how a psychological revolution is […]
India’s Multilingual AI Model: Bridging Languages, Empowering Communities In a groundbreaking move, India has introduced Adi Vaani, the world’s first AI-powered model designed to communicate in tribal languages, aiming to preserve endangered tongues and ensure that essential services reach people in their native languages. Launched under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in 2025, this innovative AI […]
GreyLabs AI Secures Rs 85 Crore in Series A Funding to Transform BFSI Customer Interactions In a significant boost to India’s AI startup ecosystem, Mumbai-based GreyLabs AI has successfully raised Rs 85 crore (approximately $10 million) in its Series A funding round. The investment, led by prominent venture capital firm Elevation Capital, marks a pivotal […]
Beyond Theory: How Bengaluru’s AI Traffic Model Is Factoring in Human Behavior Traffic congestion has long been Bengaluru’s Achilles heel. With commuters losing over 117 hours annually to gridlock and taking more than 34 minutes to cover just 10 kilometers, the Silicon Valley of India desperately needed a solution that went beyond conventional traffic management. […]
