IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Arunachal govt sets up 4 panels on infiltration, indigenous rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced four high-powered committees. These panels will examine infiltration issues and stre...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Ration Card Upgrade: Govt to launch “Sarthak PDS”; what it is, how it works, and how it is beneficialThe central government has launched "Sarthak PDS," a Rs. 25,530 crore initiative to enhance transparency in the public distribution system ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
India's chip startups cross from prototype to productionIndian semiconductor startups like Netrasemi, Mindgrove, and Agnit are nearing commercial production, with some already running customer pi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Understanding India's evolving crypto discourseIndia is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax ...
25 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers paceWest Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's '...
24 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and libertyThe operation was an example of a technology the Metropolitan Police say is transforming policing, helping officers arrest around 2,500 wan...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
BLS International shares soar 9% as Q4 PAT jumps 29% YoY to Rs 187 croreBLS International shares rose sharply on Wednesday after the company posted a strong Q4FY26 performance, with net profit rising 29% YoY to ...
20 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Keyboards losing ground fast as voice AI takes rootEngineers and founders are ditching keyboards for AI voice commands as speed and convenience reshape workflows. Swathi Moorthy decodes the ...
19 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam May 17: Check admit card rules, exam timings, dress code & barred itemsJEE Advanced 2026 Exam May 17: JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th, with two papers conducted by IIT Roorkee. Candidates mu...
16 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 exam on Sunday: Check timing, dress code, banned items, documents needed, and other guidelinesJEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, conducted by IIT Roorkee. The exam will have two shifts, with Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM...
16 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Explained: How 2026 FIFA World Cup’s AI boom is fueling chipmaker, data centre REIT valuationsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the most data-intensive sporting event yet, driven by AI, real-time analytics and edge computing. ...
08 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone supportGoogle has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports An...
07 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rulesEU countries and European Parliament lawmakers have agreed to a watered-down AI Act, delaying implementation for high-risk systems until De...
07 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
When Digital India meets a dead endA man's desperate act to claim his sister's money highlights a stark reality. India's digital progress leaves many behind. Marginalized cit...
01 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST