New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) If India can combine its talent advantage with stronger research and development (R&D) and continued skilling, the country can become a very important contributor to the global AI ecosystem, says Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia.India has the talent, digital infrastructure and entrepreneurial energy to become a leader in AI.“A lot of innovation will come from India’s unique requirements, whether it is multilingual AI, cost-efficient…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Zoho co-founder and former CEO Sridhar Vembu on Saturday said recent US restrictions on access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models underscore the growing importance of technological self-reliance, asserting that technology has become central to national security and sovereignty. Reacting to the US government’s export controls that led to the suspension of Anthropic’s advanced AI models — Mythos and Fable — for users outside the United States, Vembu said th…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) In a major push to improve efficiency and accelerate defence procurement, the government on Thursday announced that it has significantly enhanced the delegation of financial powers across the armed forces, enabling faster decision-making and smoother execution of contracts.The revised framework is expected to support procurement exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh crore through the revenue route, in line with current budgetary allocations.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the r…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports to Oman are officially targeted to grow by 50 per cent over the next three years, as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the Gulf nation came into force on Monday.The agreement aims to drive merchandise exports from the baseline of roughly $4.06 billion past the $6 billion mark, with a medium-term goal of reaching $10 billion.Oman has offered zero-duty access on 98.08 per cent of its tariff lines, covering 99.38 per ce…
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) of the US for the establishment of an Advanced Packaging Substrate Manufacturing Facility in the state — a first-of-its-kind project in India, government officials said on Friday. As per an official statement issued, the facility will leverage advanced glass-based substrate technologies and high-density interconnect packaging, essential for sectors such as AI,…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Stressing the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies, Padma Shri awardee Prof. Juzer Vasi said on Friday that semiconductors play a critical role not only in chip production but also across consumer electronics, defence systems, space technology and several other sectors vital to India’s growth and self-reliance.Speaking to IANS after being honoured with the Padma Shri in the field of Science and Engineering, Prof. Vasi said he was de…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India’s contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) sector is seeing a rapid realignment of hiring toward AI‑enabled capabilities, with AI‑linked skill demand up 178 per cent over the past two years, a report said on Thursday.The report from HR solutions provider CIEL HR said the overall sectoral hiring rose 52 per cent from 2023 to 2025, while AI‑linked demand climbed from 6.2 per cent to 17.2 per cent in 2025.The technology and digital roles show…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday at Kartavya Bhavan here to foster a robust ecosystem for research & development in the country by bridging the gap between industry, academia, and research institutions.The MoU aims to promote research, its translation, and commercialisation, foster strategic partnerships, and s…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem must undergo a shift in narrative and policy focus—from valuation-centric growth to value- scale, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged policymakers to improve access to growth capital, enable proportionate regulatory structures, strengthen digital public infrastructure and foster innovation through R&D support.Patient and diversified capital pools should be made available to support star…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the drafting of the ‘Delhi Semiconductor Policy’, aimed at positioning the capital as a key hub for semiconductor design, advanced research and development, and assembly and allied activities.Gupta said the initiative marks a step towards promoting high-value technology sectors in Delhi.The Chief Minister stated the policy is aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Atmanirbhar Bharat and will ensure De…