20 foundational AI models created under IndiaAI Mission, 5 released : MeitY secretaryIndiaAI Mission has fostered the creation of 20 foundational artificial intelligence models. Five of these models have now been released. A...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deathsIndia has removed the licence requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, paving the way for wider ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
AI robotics company Theker raises $85 million from investors including LVMHTheker, an AI robotics firm from Barcelona, has secured $85 million in new funding. This investment was led by CRV and included major playe...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Karnataka approves initiatives worth over Rs 27 crore for startups, biotechKarnataka's IT/BT department has approved four initiatives totaling over Rs 27 crore to boost innovation across the state. These projects i...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Noida airport to rely on cabs as flights begin on June 15Noida International Airport opens on June 15. Passengers will primarily use cabs and private vehicles. App-based taxis like Uber and Ola wi...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform footballThe FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Gujarat to introduce ‘Ultra Mega’ category in new industrial policyGujarat is introducing a new 'ultra mega' industry category. This requires at least Rs 10,000 crore investment and 3,000 jobs. The state is...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminentThe announcement follows market talk that Shi Xiaoxin, a core executive involved in the IRON project, had left the company earlier this mo...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Ambani-backed robot startup seeks $100 million to lead in IndiaReliance-backed robotics startup Addverb Technologies is looking to raise over $100 million to fund expansion into humanoid robots, AI and ...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training dataRobots are learning to grasp objects with help from a new ultrasound wristband. Developed at MIT, this device captures human muscle and ten...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Finvolve & India Accelerator back Integra Robotics with $1.12 million pre-Series A fundingFinvolve and GrowthCap Ventures have invested $1.12 million in Integra Robotics, a deep-tech robotics firm. Integra's unique approach combi...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyersChinese companies are pushing ahead with humanoid robot production. These robots can perform tasks like directing traffic and making coffee...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Quote of the Day by iconic American actor Tom Cruise: “Have you ever gotten the feeling that you aren't completely embarrassed yet, but you… – Inspiring lessons on self-awareness, human behavior, social awkwardness, regret and why do we see the mistake coming but still go ahead by the The Mission: Impossible starQuote of the Day by iconic American actor Tom Cruise: “Have you ever gotten the feeling that you aren't completely embarrassed yet, but you...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST