Govt Rolls Out 15,000 AI Scholarships to Power India’s Creative Talent

In a major push to build future-ready skills, the government has launched a national AI skilling initiative offering 15,000 scholarships for individuals in the creative sector, including media, entertainment, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling.

Mission Drishti Showcases India’s Space Reforms and Private Sector Strength

New Delhi — The successful launch of Mission Drishti has emerged as a strong validation of India’s space sector reforms, highlighting how private players are moving beyond experimental stages to deliver advanced, all-weather surveillance…

Stolen Logins Fuel Rising Cyberattacks on Indian IT Sector, Says Report

New Delhi — Cybersecurity threats targeting Indian IT companies are increasingly being driven by stolen login credentials, with a staggering 265.52 million detections recorded across more than 8 million endpoints, according to a report released…

AI Boom to Drive Massive Expansion in India’s Data Centre Capacity by FY31

New Delhi — India’s data centre industry is poised for explosive growth, with total capacity expected to jump nearly six-fold—from 1.8 GW currently to around 10.5 GW by FY2031—driven by the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence…

China-Linked Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Asian Governments, Defence Networks

New Delhi: A new report has revealed a wide-ranging cyber espionage campaign, allegedly backed by China-linked threat actors, targeting government and defence sectors across Asia and even reaching a NATO member in Europe.

According to findings…

Tech-driven abuse forcing women out of public life, global study warns

A new international study has raised serious concerns about how evolving digital threats—especially deepfakes and AI-enabled sexual abuse—are pushing women away from public roles and online spaces.

The report, released by UN Women…

Rs. 2,584-Crore Small Hydro Scheme Targets 1,500 MW Boost in Remote Regions

New Delhi — The government has rolled out an ambitious Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026–31 with a total outlay of ?2,584.60 crore, aiming to add 1,500 MW of new capacity while strengthening reliable, decentralised power generation…

Sitharaman flags ‘unprecedented’ AI risks, asks banks to tighten vigilance

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cautioned Indian banks about emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence systems, specifically raising concerns over a new model developed by Anthropic.

Speaking to reporters,…

Census 2027 to Go Fully Digital, Set to Transform Data-Driven Governance in India

New Delhi — India is set to conduct its first fully digital population count with Census 2027, marking a major shift toward technology-driven governance and more precise policymaking.

According to an official fact sheet, the exercise…

AI Push Triggers Job Cuts as Meta and Microsoft Restructure Workforce

New Delhi — Global tech giants Meta Platforms and Microsoft are preparing for significant workforce restructuring, with thousands of jobs at risk as both companies intensify investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and streamline operations.