The project aims to provide global broadband connectivity via a constellation of satellites.
Govt invites application under ‘Chips to Startup’...
The programme would be implemented at about 100 academic institutions.
Agritech startup DeHaat acquires Helicrofter, to empower farmers
Helicrofter is a farm input e-commerce platform designed to do away with supply chain...
Govt to organise first-ever Startup India ‘Innovation...
India is emerging as a global innovation hub, boasting the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.
Defence Ministry does digital surveys its land, documents it
Modern survey technologies like Electronic Total Station (ETS) and Differential Global Positioning...
Big data, AI/ML to be most in-demand skills in India in 2022
Industry reports suggest that AI/machine learning investments in India will continue to grow at a...
Conference to discuss E-gov in post pandemic world
The Conference would provide considerable momentum to the e-Governance initiatives across the...
Ola Futurefactory now producing almost 1,000 e-scooters a day
Recently, some customers reported problems related to mechanical issues and build quality.
South Korean lab, EU develop intercontinental 5G-satellite system
The system provides communication to people in areas that have few or no 5G base stations.
‘Start Up Grand Challenge’ to attract talent for...
Scores of young entrepreneurs are turning towards agriculture and making it a successful enterprise.
Nuclear power to be part of India’s green power journey
There are severe technological issues with hydrogen, battery and solar power.
Musk’s Starlink refunding pre-orders in India post govt...
Starlink later announced that it will apply for a commercial licence in India by January 31.
1,000 UP villages mapped by drones for digitising records
The company also got orders for spraying of pesticide across the country for large tracts of land.
Apple, Google app store rules ‘choking’ innovation
The probe is at a time when Apple is facing scrutiny in other geographies.
WhatsApp bans 1.75 mn bad accounts in India in Nov 2021
In October, the platform had banned over 2 million accounts in India.
LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP)...
ULIP is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce logistics cost in India by creating a transparent...
India Blockchain Accelerator launched to boost startup ecosystem
This four-month-long accelerator will be open to early-stage Web2 and Web3 start-ups.
India, US programme to tackle clean energy challenges
The programme will identify and support 'technology showstoppers'.
IIT-Kanpur researcher wins Young Geospatial Scientist award
Ropesh Goyal from IIT-Kanpur has won the 'Young Geospatial Scientist' award.
NITI Aayog to study geo-relief enabled governance
DigiSmart India 2021 is being organised by Geospatial World, an advocacy think-tank.
Indian researchers develop nanoparticle-powered food packaging
Bio-based polymers can be blended with nanoparticles to make more efficient packing materials.
Jeff Bezos’ Earth Fund commits another $443 mn to boost...
This year, the Fund has pledged more than $3 billion for similar initiatives.
Geospatial sector set to grow, experts for forward looking policy
The conference is the first big ticket event after the government had opened the space and mapping...
Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge brings innovation in India’s...
Open to students at all levels and start-ups, the Challenge demanded contestants to tinker with the...
Swachh Tech Challenge to create innovation in waste management
The Challenge seeks to harness the entrepreneurial potential of the waste management sector in...
WhatsApp incubator to help build health solutions in India
The 10 selected organisations will be guided through a design thinking-led process.
Ocean resources key to India’s future economy: Govt
Metals such as nickel and cobalt play an important role in promoting renewable energy technologies.
Assistive tools, technologies for elderly and specially-abled...
A wearable rehabilitation band with real-time monitoring and feedback is being developed.
SWADESH, is world’s first brain imaging data system
SWADESH is the first large-scale multimodal neuroimaging database designed specifically for Indian...
Crypto assets big threat to people, climate: Swedish authorities
Bitcoin and Ethereum, together use around twice as much electricity in one year as the whole of...
India’s digital ecosystem offers model for developing...
India offers important lessons for understanding and adapting development models.
Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatment
The atlas provides, at the level of single cells, new insights into how gastric cancers progress.
Govt extends funding for climate research, forecasts, warnings
The scheme will provide improved weather, climate, ocean forecast and services.
Banning all cryptos will promote non-state players
A smartly regulated crypto assets business will protect investors, say industry groups.
India launches global platform to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The new platform called `India AMR Innovation Hub (IAIH)' is a unique convergent think tank.
New wearable device to detect and reverse opioid overdose
The device, developed by a team at the University of Washington, can sense when a person stops...
Robots now wipe tables, sort trash, open doors at Google offices
Google is operating a fleet of 100 robot prototypes that are autonomously performing a range of...
Wearable tech can reveal your performance at work
Researchers built mobile sensing machine learning (ML) models to accurately predict job performance...
Moving beyond toilets to faecal sludge management
National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance has launched a comprehensive...
US FDA authorises VR treatment for chronic lower back pain
The therapy, called EaseVRx, is intended for at-home self-use.
Most popular password in India is ‘password’, not...
Other common passwords people use in India are "iloveyou", "krishna", "sairam" and "omsairam"...
Google Maps can warn you about crowded places
To help users find their way around large buildings, the company is also expanding the Directory...