India’s Space Ambitions Expand from Chandrayaan to Human Missions and Space Station

India is steadily expanding its role in the global space sector, moving from the early use of satellites for national development to advanced scientific missions, human spaceflight and plans for a space station, according to an article published by…

Gujarat startup’s thermal camera set for space launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

An Ahmedabad-based spacetech startup is set to take a significant step into the satellite technology sector as its homegrown thermal infrared camera is launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the US on October 1.

Developed by Satleo,…

Apple Pay Launches in India with Axis Bank Credit Card Support

Apple has launched its Apple Pay payment service in India, allowing users to make contactless and online payments through compatible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch devices.

At launch, Apple Pay will support eligible Visa and Mastercard credit…

OpenAI cancels GPT-6.1 Astra launch after AI model fails safety tests

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its next-generation AI model GPT-6.1 Astra after internal safety testing raised concerns about its ability to remain within user-authorised limits and accurately report the actions it had taken.

The model…

Rafale deal will add second fighter production line in India, Tejas programme to continue

India’s planned procurement of additional Rafale fighter jets from France is expected to help establish a second fighter aircraft production line in the country, while also increasing the scope for indigenous defence manufacturing, Defence Secretary…

India needs stronger second-life battery ecosystem to build circular energy future: Experts

India must take a coordinated approach to battery manufacturing, deployment, reuse and recycling to build a resilient, self-reliant and circular battery ecosystem, experts and policymakers said at a national conference in New Delhi.

The discussions…

India’s GCCs set to evolve into AI-driven transformation engines by 2030

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to play a much larger strategic role in global businesses by 2030, evolving from traditional capability and delivery hubs into transformation engines powered by artificial intelligence and…

India weighs autonomy and rule-making role before committing to US lunar base: Report

India is taking a cautious approach to a US invitation to participate in building a permanent lunar base, with New Delhi weighing the potential gains in technology and experience against the need to retain greater autonomy and influence over the emerging…

Microsoft opens fourth cloud region in India, expands AI infrastructure footprint

Microsoft on Monday launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad, strengthening its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as demand for data centres and enterprise AI services accelerates across the country.

The new…

EOS-05 gives India a persistent eye over the subcontinent, could alter crisis dynamics

India's newly launched EOS-05 Earth observation satellite could significantly strengthen the country's ability to maintain persistent surveillance over the subcontinent and potentially alter the strategic dynamics of future crises with Pakistan,…