New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Secretary, Technology Development Board (TDB) Rajesh Kumar Pathak on Tuesday said central government plans to boost research and development spending to about 2 per cent of GDP and invited private sector to tap Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development & Innovation Fund (RDIF) that can underwrite up to half of project costs.“The objective of the RDIF is to encourage the private sector to scale-up R&D spending, currently at around 0.65 per cent of GDP. The role of t…
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Sanand (Gujarat), July 4 (IANS) In a powerful symbol of India’s rising technological prowess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi OSAT facility, declaring that Gujarat’s Sanand is fast emerging as India’s answer to Silicon Valley.Just two years after the foundation stone was laid in 2024, the plant has moved with remarkable speed, commencing chip testing by August 2025 and now beginning full commercial production.“This is what happens when India resolves to do …
Washington, July 2 (IANS) A bipartisan congressional panel this week examined a series of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening American leadership in artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors and other critical technologies, as lawmakers from both parties warned that the United States faces growing competition from China. At a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, Republican lawmakers stressed the need for faster deployment of emerging technologies, stronger dome…
Seoul, June 29 (IANS) South Korea plans to develop a new semiconductor production base in the country’s southwestern region through 800 trillion won ($517.9 billion) in corporate investments that will create four memory chip fabrication plants, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Monday.Kim unveiled the investment plan to transform the Gwangju and Jeolla regions into the nation’s second major semiconductor cluster, alongside the existing hub in the Seoul metropolitan area, during a national …
Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, Adani University on Friday announced a major overhaul of its academic curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing AI-focused learning, expanded industry exposure and a stronger emphasis on holistic development.The revised curriculum covers programmes in Engineering, Science and Management and aims to equip students with future-ready skills, while balancing techn…
New Delhi/Kochi, June 26 (IANS) In a significant recognition for India’s growing footprint in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Michiana Premier Event, one of the leading international robotics competitions held in the United States.Hailing from Kerala, George, served on the international judging panel for the FTC Michiana Premier Event held in South Bend, Indiana, …
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for the long-term survival and global competitiveness of India’s steel industry, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday.Addressing the ‘Chintan Shivir 2026 on Digitalisation in the Steel Sector’ here, the minister said the future of the steel industry would be shaped not merely by production capacity but by its ability to build intelligent, connected and data-driven manufactu…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and robotics are opening new possibilities for understanding human emotions and strengthening interactions between people and machines, technology experts said on Monday ahead of the Annual New Champions Meeting, or Summer Davos, in Dalian, where innovations ranging from emotion-sensing AI systems to interactive robots are being showcased.Experts showcasing innovative technologies told IANS that artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyo…
Gandhinagar, June 14 (IANS) Gujarat Science City, a state-of-the art centre in Ahmedabad has evolved into a global hub of knowledge and innovation particularly for students and science enthusiasts, as large number of them visit this centre every year. The Gujarat Science City, equipped with world-class attractions including Nature Park, Robotics, Aquatic, Astronomy and Space Science Gallery, Planet Earth, Energy Education Park, and Musical Fountain has emerged as the country’s Leading science ce…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, June 14 (IANS) ‘Gujarat Science City’ has crossed a major milestone of more than 1.43 crore visitors by May this year, highlighting its emergence as one of India’s largest science education and experiential learning centres, developed through successive phases of expansion since its establishment in 1999.The facility, located in Ahmedabad, was set up on August 10, 1999, and underwent significant expansion during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Chief Ministe…