UIDAI Rolls Out Bug Bounty Programme to Boost Aadhaar Cybersecurity

New Delhi — The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched a structured Bug Bounty Programme aimed at strengthening the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem by inviting cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities…

Tamil Nadu Plans Scientific System to Measure Climate Benefits of Urban Tree Plantation

Chennai — The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to introduce a scientific framework to evaluate the environmental and climate benefits of tree-planting efforts in urban areas. The initiative aims to systematically measure how expanding green…

Tech Mahindra Refutes Social Media Claims of Large-Scale Layoffs

New Delhi — Tech Mahindra on Monday dismissed rumours circulating on social media about a potential mass layoff, clarifying that no proposal for a significant reduction in workforce is currently being considered.

In a filing with stock…

India’s Information Security Spending to Reach $3.4 Billion in 2026 Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

New Delhi — Spending on information security by end users in India is expected to reach $3.4 billion in 2026, reflecting an 11.7 per cent increase compared to 2025, according to a report released on Monday by Gartner.

The report indicates…

BharatNet Connects 2.15 Lakh Gram Panchayats; 4.09 Lakh Hotspots Boost Rural Digital Connectivity

New Delhi — India’s large-scale expansion of optical fibre networks, 5G services, and digital public infrastructure has brought connectivity to more than 2.15 lakh Gram Panchayats through the BharatNet initiative, the government said on…

Indian Students Win Gold Cup with AI Platform That Simplifies Industrial PLC Programming

New Delhi, – A team of Indian students has won the Gold Cup at the Mitsubishi Electric Cup after developing an artificial intelligence-based platform that simplifies industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) programming.

The…

India’s Nuclear Energy Push Gets Boost with Uranium Supply Deal with Canada

New Delhi- The government led by Narendra Modi has finalised a $2.6 billion agreement with Canada for the long-term supply of uranium, a move that analysts believe will significantly support India’s goal of achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear…

Apple launches 13-inch MacBook Neo with all-day battery life

New Delhi- Apple on Wednesday introduced the new 13-inch MacBook Neo, featuring a Liquid Retina display, all-day battery life and the powerful A18 Pro chip designed to handle on-device AI tasks such as applying advanced photo effects.

The MacBook…

Unique Identification Authority of India completes Aadhaar biometric updates for 1.2 crore students: Government

New Delhi — In a significant achievement, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has covered over 1.03 lakh schools nationwide to help students complete their mandatory biometric update (MBU) for Aadhaar within their school premises,…

Air India Halts All Middle East Flights Amid Escalating Conflict in Iran

New Delhi - Air India on Saturday announced the suspension of all its flights to destinations across the Middle East due to the rapidly evolving security situation in the region.

The decision comes as the United States and Israel launched…