South Korean AI Apps Make Global Top 50, ChatGPT Dominates Usage

Seoul — Two artificial intelligence services from South Korea have secured spots among the world’s 50 most-used generative AI tools, according to a report by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

The AI assistant **Adot**, developed…

India advances AI-led transformation of public data ecosystem

New Delhi— India has made notable strides in building an AI-ready public data infrastructure, strengthening access to official statistics and enabling the deployment of artificial intelligence across sectors such as healthcare, weather forecasting…

QR code system ensures verified catering services for rail passengers: Minister

New Delhi — The use of QR code-enabled identity cards and digitally traceable food packets has helped curb unauthorised vending and improve catering services on trains, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament.

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India’s data centre capacity quadruples to 1,500 MW since 2020: Jitin Prasada

New Delhi — India’s data centre capacity has grown more than four times in the last five years, reaching over 1,500 MW in 2025 from 375 MW in 2020, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada informed Parliament.

In a…

India emerges as design hub in global chip supply chain shift

New Delhi — India is steadily carving out a key role in the global semiconductor landscape, not through large-scale chip manufacturing yet, but by leveraging its strong engineering talent and expanding chip design capabilities, according to…

India’s Immunisation Journey: A Story of Verified, Milestone-by-Milestone Progress

New Delhi — From wiping out deadly diseases to delivering billions of life-saving doses, India’s immunisation journey stands as a remarkable example of steady, milestone-driven success, according to an official fact-sheet.

The country…

Apple Unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 Chip and Smarter AI Features

New Delhi— Apple has introduced its latest premium over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max 2, bringing noticeable upgrades in sound quality, noise cancellation, and intelligent features.

Powered by the new H2 chip, the headphones promise…

AI May Not Eliminate White-Collar Jobs as Quickly as Feared: Raghuram Rajan

New Delhi: Concerns that artificial intelligence could rapidly replace a large number of white-collar jobs may be exaggerated, according to former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan.

In a recent commentary published by Project Syndicate,…

India’s $250 Million Credit Line Boosts Farm Productivity in Kenya: Report

New Delhi: Precision agriculture technologies are helping millions of small farmers in Kenya increase crop yields while reducing fertiliser waste, with a $250 million line of credit from India playing a key role in modernising farm operations, according…

Second Indian LPG Tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ Safely Crosses Strait of Hormuz After ‘Shivalik’

New Delhi: India’s second LPG carrier, ‘Nanda Devi’, has safely passed through the crucial Strait of Hormuz shortly after the Indian-flagged tanker ‘Shivalik’, following Iran’s decision to allow Indian vessels safe…