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India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on investments worth $12-15 million in three fintech startupsSMBC Asia Rising Fund (ARF) has injected $12-15 million in follow-on investments into Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. These strateg...
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndia’s greatest opportunity lies in domain-specific small language models, argued panellists at The Economic Times AI Vantage Roundtable.
'Pan masala, gutka will be banned if even traces of intoxicants found': Karnataka CM DK ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning against the sale of pan masala and gutka mixed with intoxicating substan...
Racquet sport Padel looks to up the game in cricket-crazy IndiaPadel, a sport blending tennis and squash, is rapidly expanding across India, with court numbers soaring and player participation surging. ...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka containing narcotic substancesKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has vowed to ban pan masala and gutka if found laced with intoxicating substances, warning manufact...
Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
Noida airport to triple flights from July; IndiGo to lead major expansionNoida International Airport is set to significantly boost its flight operations from July 1, increasing from 12 to around 45 daily services...
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
India 13th in QS Future Skills Index 2027India has built formidable scale over the past decade, supported by rapid economic growth, a large pool of graduates and the world's larges...
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
Urban mobility, cyber safety and sustainable urban development among top priorities for Bengaluru: Priyank KhargeBengaluru's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge has identified urban mobility, cyber safety, and sustainable development as key priorities for th...
Tejasvi Surya launches campaign seeking empowered Bengaluru development ministerBengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has launched a campaign demanding a dedicated minister for Bengaluru's development. He alleges that an int...