New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The second edition of ‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2026’ aims to foster next-generation telecom solutions, seeking to catalyse the development of innovative and scalable solutions leveraging 5G and allied technologies, according to the government.The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the second edition of its flagship initiative under the ‘100 5G Use Case Labs’ Initiative. The submissions will remain open until April 17. The Hackathon invites part…
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New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) successfully hosted the Demo Day for cohort-II of the ‘Samarth’ incubation programme for 18 startups, it was announced on Friday.’Samarth’, a cutting-edge incubation programme for startups in telecom and ICT sector, was structured in two cohorts of six months each, accommodating up to 18 startups per cohort, thus supporting a maximum of 36 startups to work on set of five innovative problem statements in areas of telecom …
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday inaugurated a series of civic infrastructure projects and welfare initiatives worth more than Rs 45 crore in his Kolathur Assembly constituency.The projects, implemented through the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), the Greater Chennai Corporation, and the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, are intended to strengthen civic infrastructure while enhancing public facilities for residents.One…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics on Friday announced a collaboration to manufacture ‘Qualcomm Automotive Modules’ in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam.Aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the collaboration aims to domestically produce automotive technologies for digital cockpits, infotainment, connectivity, and intelligent vehicle systems.Domestic production of these modules aims to add…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) In conjunction with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon’s participation in the ‘India AI Impact Summit’ here, the chip major on Wednesday announced plans to invest up to $150 million through Qualcomm Ventures to back Indian startups across all stages.The US-based company aims “to support India’s rapidly expanding technology and AI startup ecosystem, with a focus on AI for automotive, IoT, robotics and mobile,” it said in a statement.“Through our new Strategic AI Venture Fu…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said that the state government is committed to providing irrigation facilities to more than 90 per cent of the state’s cultivable land as part of its vision to make Odisha a prosperous state by 2036. Addressing a state-level programme on the Pani Panchayat system here, Chief Minister Majhi said that proper and effective management of water resources is crucial for achieving agricultural development, economic growth, and t…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of National StartUp Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the startup ecosystem and said the day celebrates the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps on the occasion of National StartUp Day. Today is special because we mark a dec…
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) In a boost for the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives, L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT) on Friday announced its entry into the cellular IoT module business during ‘CES 2026.’The launch empowers OEMs and device makers to rapidly integrate pre-certified 4G modules into smart devices spanning energy meters, industrial sensors, and connected vehicles.This marks a strategic step forward for India’s electronics ecosystem, dramatically acc…
Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) In a proactive move to safeguard the State’s energy infrastructure from potential cyber attacks, the Gujarat government has constituted a Core Committee and a Task Force under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Energy Minister Rishikesh Patel. The initiative aims to prepare Gujarat’s energy sector against emerging cyber threats arising from the increasing adoption of modern and digital technologies.With smart meters, smart grids, an…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Modern technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity are creating new employment opportunities for India’s youth, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada said on Monday. He was addressing the Technology and Skill Development Conference held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre campus in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where he attended as the Chief Gues…