ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Karnataka launches KEO to take AI-ready computing to homes, schools and rural communities: DK ShivakumarKarnataka has launched KEO, an AI-ready computing platform developed within the state, with an aim to bring advanced technology to students...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investmentThe proposed "Future Response Fund" would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
In 1843, a 27-year-old woman wrote first-ever computer program. Mentored by Charles Babbage, her work still inspires modern technology nearly 200 years laterAda Lovelace, a visionary ahead of her time, imagined programmable machines long before electronic computers came into being. In 1843, she ...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Worked 8-hour shifts at Intel, then studied after work: How this IIT Delhi engineer cracked ISRO recruitment with AIR 7 for Scientist 'A'Hemant Kumar Bhukar transitioned from Intel engineer to ISRO scientist after diligent preparation. He secured All India Rank 7 for Scientis...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
‘One Day, One University’: Modi govt steps up Gen Z outreachThe Modi government is planning a nationwide ‘One Day, One University’ outreach programme, under which Union ministers will visit universit...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Cadence AI cuts chip timelinesSan Jose-headquartered Cadence Design Systems provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and intellectual property (IP)...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intactJapan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
‘Yuva’ to ‘naujawan’: The words Modi kept coming back to in his Independence Day speechPrime Minister Narendra Modi put youth at the centre of his Independence Day speech, referring to them 52 times. He used “yuva” 20 times, “...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
PM Modi sets target of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ on Independence Day, hails women’s role in nation-buildingPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new goal for six crore women to become Lakhpati Didis. This initiative aims to significantly trans...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
PM Modi announces AI skilling for one crore youth, free coaching in Independence Day addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced extensive youth skilling initiatives and civil defence reforms. He emphasized technology and innovat...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
PM Modi Independence Day 2026 announcements: AI training for 1 crore youth, free coaching, 7 new semiconductor plants & morePrime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at shaping India's future growth. He pledged that one ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Silicon Valley’s South Park Commons bullish on India's deeptech spaceAditya Agarwal, managing partner at SPC, and Prateek Mehta, general partner-India, told ET in an exclusive interaction that the firm is see...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Parliament roundup: Trade pact talks, supply chains, jobs and agriculture in focusTextiles and apparel exports are projected to reach 3.3 lakh crore by FY26. Tobacco product exports saw significant growth in quantity and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Freshers hiring intent rises, but one-third industries cut plansThree in four companies intend to hire freshers in the second half of the year, even as IT, consulting, telecom, media & entertainment and ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST