IIT graduate once failed to qualifty for JEE. Today, he is the director of IIT Madras. Who is V Kamakoti?Now the director of IIT Madras, V Kamakoti's journey to success was anything but smooth. He did face some academic disappointments. He once...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Equity norms under Semicon 2.0 to drive investment for advance chips design by Indian cos: IT SecyIndia's Semicon 2.0 program will offer equity incentives for chip design firms. This initiative aims to attract significant investment for ...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
India's energy storage capacity expected to rise more than tenfold by FY2035-36: MoSPIIndia's energy storage requirement is projected to increase more than tenfold over the next decade, rising from 87 GWh in 2027-28 to 888 GW...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Bombay HC seeks Centre's reply on Kunal Kamra's challenge to Sahyog PortalThe Bombay High Court ordered the Union government to file its affidavit. This response is for Kunal Kamra's petition challenging the Sahyo...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Centre examining legal implications, possible clauses over WhatsApp, Telegram 'username' feature: SourcesThe government is examining legal implications for WhatsApp and Telegram. This follows their replies to notices regarding the new username ...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Government says social media platforms must follow SOPs on child abuse materialSocial media platforms must follow child abuse material reporting standards. Timely reporting and law enforcement coordination are key resp...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea targets AI-led growth, raises 2026 GDP forecast to five-year high; chip stocks in focusSouth Korea has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%, the fastest pace in five years, backed by an AI and semiconductor-led investment...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Govt eyes uniform digital platform username rulesThe platforms, which currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification, had submitted their formal responses to the government...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Truecaller row: TRAI seeks 'designated agency' status under IT Act; Meity examining itTelecom regulator TRAI wants to be an authorized agency under the IT Act. This status would allow TRAI to take action against call manageme...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Meta reply to Government notice on CSAM ads received; appropriate action after examination: IT SecretaryMeity has received Meta's response regarding child sexual abuse material ads. The IT Ministry is currently examining the company's detailed...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Meta's reply over child sexual abuse material notice is under review: IT SecretaryMeta's response to a government notice regarding child sexual abuse material ads has been received. The Ministry of Electronics and Informa...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India to augment AI compute capacity: Ashwini VaishnawVaishnaw said rapid advances in AI are reshaping the global technology landscape and require continuous learning and innovation. He urged t...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
"Hyderabad to become high-speed hub": Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 3 bullet train corridors for TelanganaHyderabad is set to transform into a high-speed transportation hub with the upcoming three bullet train corridors. This ambitious project a...
11 Jul, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Govt, industry brainstorms on ways to achieve $150 bn exports target for electronicsDeliberations were held with industry stakeholders on achieving the USD 150 billion electronics exports target. India's policy framework mu...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT SecretaryIndia's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Basic customs duty waiver on key electronic parts will deepen value chain, says IT SecretaryThe government has waived basic customs duty on key electronics manufacturing components. This move aims to deepen the value chain and stim...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST