Amaravati, April 12 (IANS) Marking a historic milestone on the occasion of World Quantum Day on April 14, Andhra Pradesh is set to become a hub of India’s quantum technology revolution. As part of the ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch two state-of-the-art quantum computer test beds at SRM University, Amaravati and virtually at Medha Towers in Gannavaram.These cutting-edge Quantum Reference Facilities will position Andhra Pradesh as t…
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New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India’s ambitious National Quantum Mission has achieved a major breakthrough, building a 1,000-kilometre secure quantum communication network in less than three years of its launch, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.Launched in October 2024, the mission had set a target of developing a 2,000-km quantum communication network over eight years.Achieving half that distance in under three years is being seen as a major leap, signalling rapid prog…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East. Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following summit talks with Macron, during which the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic ties and strengthen coordination on security issues.”President Macron and …
Amaravati, March 31 (IANS) Affirming that the future belongs to quantum computing, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that the state has set the target of manufacturing quantum computers at Amaravati Quantum Valley in two years.Addressing a roundtable conference on the Quantum Hardware Manufacturing Ecosystem at the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), Naidu said the state’s objective is not to import quantum computer hardware, but to manufacture it right here within…
Seoul, Feb 19 (IANS) Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon shared South Korea’s vision and latest policies in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry on Thursday at a global technology conference held in India, the ministry said.Bae took part in the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, which kicked off on Thursday in New Delhi for a two-day run, sharing visions on utilising AI technology to serve the common values of humanity, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.The ministry said the summit s…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies.The minister arrived in New York on Monday on a three-day official trip to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial being hosted by his American counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.“This will create more jobs, spur growt…
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea’s science ministry on Thursday unveiled the road map to foster the quantum industry, aiming to become the world’s top quantum chip producer by 2035.The Ministry of Science and ICT stated that the plan includes fostering 10,000 experts in the field and nurturing 2,000 businesses, to secure homegrown quantum technologies that can deliver industrial breakthroughs by building advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Yonhap news agency reported.The gov…
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Members of Congress from both parties have raised sharp concerns that immigration policies, workforce pipelines, and supply chain uncertainty are threatening the United States’ leadership in quantum science and technology.At a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing, lawmakers warned that restrictions on international students and foreign talent are weakening the quantum workforce at a time of intense global competition.“If the United States is not th…
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…