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Energy • Featured

Solar panels in space could cut energy needs

Agriculture • Environment

AgFunder reports $5.1B in Agrifoodtech funding in H1 2025

Developing markets—particularly India—are emerging as growth engines.

Health

AI chats and their answers about suicide

The analysis also found that the platforms diverged in unexpected ways.

Innovation

Stanford university’s biodegradable battery for IoT devices

The project reflects a broader movement within materials science.

Environment

Madhya Pradesh to use drones for forest monitoring

This shift toward real-time, tech-enabled forest monitoring is crucial.

Environment

IIT-Madras startup deploys AI for flood forecasting

Residents contributed data through the portal, helping shape a real-time heat map.

Innovation

Bangalore Water Supply board looks to create digital twin

BWSSB has introduced AI-enabled borewell management for groundwater extraction.

Health

immunitoAI and Its AI-driven approach to therapeutics

At the heart of immunitoAI’s technology is its AI stack.

Civic Tech

Telangana tracks student attendance with facial recognition

Authorities claim the system eliminates proxy attendance and boosts accountability.

Innovation

C-CAMP National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 winners...

The jury panel was chaired by Dr. Murali Ramachandra, CEO, Aurigene Oncology.

Innovation

AI could stop hotels and restaurants waste food

It could reduce food waste by analysing kitchen data to spot overproduction.

Health

New tool to optimise safety levels for drinking water

The Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT), is designed to fine-tune chlorine levels.

Energy • Featured

Solar panels in space could cut energy needs

Solar energy gathered in space is less likely to be affected by cloud cover.

Environment

New AI tool tracks hurricane formation

Scientists can now better understand how clusters of clouds grow into storms.

Civic Tech • Innovation

Going viral: how ideas and beliefs spread

This simple rule produced realistic patterns seen in viral events.

Featured • Health

Using data to improve prosthetic legs

The developers stress that the system is not intended to replace prosthetists.

Civic Tech

IChangeMyCity: The story of a civic-tech pioneer

It has given citizens new ways to raise their voices.

Innovation

TuluAI – AI to the rescue of endangered languages

TuluAI enables users to interact with digital interfaces in Tulu.

Health

Indigenous AI-Powered blood testing device launched

Their early research, supported by BIRAC, led to the development of Mobilab.

Innovation • Uncategorized

Using Tech for water management and conservation

India’s first Census of Water Bodies (2018–19) catalogued over 24 lakh water bodies

Innovation

3.5 lakh manuscripts have been digitised so far

Gyan Bharatam Mission focuses on the preservation of Indian manuscripts.

Civic Tech

RaastaFix, proposes to resolve your road woes

Municipal authorities in Gurgaon have already begun evaluating the platform’s integration

Civic Tech • Innovation

AI to help those caught in social media echo chambers

Many people could recognize false claims but felt compelled to seek more evidence.

Health

Using VR to prevent substance use relapse

Recovery cues might include seeing a beloved pet, hearing affirmations.

Featured • Innovation

Meet Allie, the AI-powered chess bot

Allie can adapt to different skill levels, from beginner to expert.

Civic Tech

AI chatbots sway political opinions in few interactions

Participants showed a noticeable bias in the direction of their chatbot’s political slant.

Civic Tech

Hyderabad city and Google launch civic AI pilot

By simulating real-time human interaction, these systems help reduce public wait times

Civic Tech • Innovation

IIT-BHU’s app wins global Smart Mobility Prize

Upon demonstration, the team plans to expand the app’s reach to other cities.

Innovation • Uncategorized

AI tools for pilgrim management in Varanasi

These tools will be deployed in high-traffic zones such as Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.

Civic Tech • Innovation

DIGIPIN to help enhanced location-based services

Geotagged addresses, enabled by DIGIPIN, enhance governance.

Civic Tech • Uncategorized

Atal Innovation Mission and Bhashini tie up for vernacular...

This ensures language inclusivity within India’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.

Agriculture • Environment

AgFunder reports $5.1B in Agrifoodtech funding in H1 2025

Developing markets—particularly India—are emerging as growth engines.

Environment

Madhya Pradesh to use drones for forest monitoring

This shift toward real-time, tech-enabled forest monitoring is crucial.

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