Washington, April 1 (IANS) In contrast to its measured tone on India, a new U.S. trade report portrays China as a far more entrenched and systemic challenge — one defined not just by market barriers but by what Washington describes as a state-led model aimed at global dominance. A new report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said China’s policies go beyond traditional trade barriers and reflect a broader strategy to dominate key industries.The 2026 National…
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Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) More than 200 patent applications have been filed for innovations developed by students participating in ‘Robofest Gujarat 5.0’, officials said at the grand finale held at Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad on Monday. The patents were facilitated through the Patent Information Cell (PIC) of the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), reflecting a focus on translating student ideas into intellectual property and practical technologies.The competition has…
Washington, Mar 21 (IANS) The Trump administration unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US moves to lead the global AI race.US new AI policy push signals shift for IRevealing the six-point plan to boost innovation, protect citizens, and strengthen US leadership, the White House said it wants to “win the AI race to usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) India’s capital markets are undergoing a significant transformation, with innovation, intellectual property and new-age businesses increasingly driving value creation, National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said on Monday.Addressing industry leaders here, Chauhan highlighted the evolving landscape of India’s financial ecosystem and outlined key priorities and emerging risks for capital markets.“India is steadily moving towards an …
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The growing technological ties between India and Japan in the electronics hardware sector have emerged as a new factor in cementing the strong economic and strategic relations between the world’s largest democracy and Asia’s tech giant. As semiconductors, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital public infrastructure (DPI) redefine the nature of global influence, this burgeoning “tech alliance” stands as the most vital strategic partnership in the reg…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru‑based chip design startup supported under the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners, bringing its cumulative investment from private investors to roughly Rs 170 crore, it was announced on Monday.The latest funding round follows a $4 million raise in 2024 and, together with DLI support, will accelerate development of power-management semiconductor so…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce on Thursday said it intends to scale up its business in India to support future programmes and partnerships across defence, civil aviation and energy.The automaker is exploring opportunities to co‑develop a next‑generation combat jet engine and localising engine manufacture for the Indian Army, Navy as well as Coast Guard, and potentially power solutions for critical infrastructure and industry, a statement said.These initiatives c…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The government has expanded the definition of startups to include deep technology firms as a separate sub-category as part of its revised guidelines to strengthen the Startup India programme for developing the country as a global innovation powerhouse, according to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement on Thursday.The new sub-category of “Deep Tech Startup” has been introduced for entities working on cutting-edge and breakthrough technologies. In recognition of th…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s innovation ecosystem has shown strong and steady progress over the past few years, with the country climbing to 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 from 66th in 2019, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday. The Survey highlights how government initiatives in manufacturing, research, startups and technology have helped India emerge as a growing global hub fo…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which could reshape India’s trade landscape with its largest partner for goods.Some reports have tied German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s just-concluded India visit to the ongoing India-EU talks. His trip is being seen as having underscored Germany’s push to fast-track the deal, highlighting trade, investment, and green technology as priority areas.Merz’s Jan…