Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to renew and expand a federal programme aimed at strengthening American leadership in quantum technology.The bill would reauthorise the National Quantum Initiative, a programme first approved in 2018 to coordinate federal research in quantum computing, networking and sensing.Senators backing the measure said sustained government investment is needed to protect US national security and economic competitiveness as ot…
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New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian migrant workers engaged in cleaning and maintenance work overseas are not uncommon, but recent reports of a young Indian software professional working on the streets of Russia have drawn public attention.Mukesh Mandal, a 26-year-old Indian national who claims to have earlier worked in the software sector, is currently part of a group of Indian migrants employed in street-cleaning and maintenance work in St. Petersburg, Russia. According to reports carried by Russia…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) On the second day of “Delhi Shabdotsav 2026”, a three-day literary and cultural festival celebrating India’s heritage at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi delivered a powerful address emphasising national unity and warning against attempts to create divisions between North and South India.Trivedi highlighted the distinctive nature of Indian culture, saying that in India every word carries celebratory value, from the Vedas compose…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem.Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance in the global digital economy.These investments signal that India is no longer seen only as a large market for users. …
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) India–US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes, and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. In the first 100 days, both sides moved quickly. The message was clear — the partnership would continue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first bilateral meeting in Washington with Exte…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The ‘Waves 2025’ event this year witnessed participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, over 300 companies, over 350 startups and an overall footfall of approximately 1 lakh attendees — spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films and digital media, the government said on Wednesday.This year, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting carried out many important initiatives to support India…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that 2026 will be a crucial year for artificial intelligence, marking a shift from experimentation and excitement to wider, real-world adoption of the technology.In a blog post, Nadella said the AI industry is moving beyond flashy demonstrations and beginning to separate “spectacle” from “substance” to better understand where AI can deliver meaningful impact.”The pace of AI development has been extremely fast, but admitted tha…
Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday said that India is entering a decisive phase where technology, talent, and national purpose must move together and urged the next generation to rise and lead the age of artificial intelligence. “India’s enduring strength lies in its ability to align people, institutions, and long-term vision. That same clarity must now guide how young Indians approach artificial intelligence (AI), not as passive users, but as builders and lea…
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) American technology giants are pouring tens of billions of dollars into India as the country emerges as a key global hub for data centres and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, a New York Times report detailed on Saturday.The daily said that investments – led by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta – are reshaping India’s digital landscape and underscoring the scale of global demand for data storage and computing power.Microsoft has committed $17.5 billion to…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Chandra Prakash Gupta in connection with a large-scale illegal call centre scam operating from the Delhi-NCR region and targeting United States nationals, officials said on Wednesday. Gupta was arrested on December 13 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, following an extensive probe into tech support fraud involving the impersonation of reputed technical service providers.According to the ED, the Speci…