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...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Spacetech unicorn Skyroot sets maiden launch window between July 12 and August 4India's first spacetech unicorn, Skyroot Aerospace, is gearing up for the maiden test flight of its Vikram-1 rocket between July 12 and Aug...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Ex-Intel exec Raja Koduri's OXMIQ raises $35 million to build licensable AI chip architectureAI chip startup OXMIQ, founded by former Intel executive Raja Koduri, has secured $35 million in Series A funding. The company aims to demo...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
AI sovereignty hinges on domestic compute, governance capacity: UN AI panelThe report, published by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which was established by the UN General Assembly last year a...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Agnikul, Finnish ICEYE in pact to build sovereign SAR satellitesThe partnership aims to create an ecosystem where satellites can be manufactured in India using ICEYE’s SAR technology and deployed on Agni...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robotsJapan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sect...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Digital sovereignty concept being weaponised: US official"India is especially interesting because it's not only a country with whom we have a deep values alignment, but India obviously is the only...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
What's in the deal between Israel and Lebanon?Israel and Lebanon have reached a U.S.-brokered peace framework, aiming for mutual recognition and an end to hostilities. Key points includ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Entrepreneurship and innovation: Scaling India's strategic technology ecosystemIndia's pursuit of technological self-reliance is gathering pace as sovereign capabilities in defence, space, semiconductors, and secure co...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
India's growth story not recognised by global rating agencies: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly questioned the fairness of global credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, stating ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
US announces Israel-Lebanon framework agreement after Washington talksUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, a significant development following Washington...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
AI creates biggest cybersecurity opportunity in years: Zscaler CEOCybersecurity faces a monumental opportunity and challenge with advanced AI models now identifying software flaws at lightning speed. Zscal...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Brazil plans up to $735 million panda bond issuance, says finance ministerBrazil is set to launch its inaugural panda bonds, aiming to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million). This significant debut marks Brazil...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
IndiaAI backing could make government a minority shareholder in SarvamThe central government could end up with a 1-2% stake in AI startup Sarvam, valued at $1.5 billion, as part of its $300 million funding rou...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
EU moves to strengthen Europol against rising digital, cross-border crimeEuropol warned last year that organised crime gangs were turning to AI-powered scams to target victims. Tackling smuggling gangs that ill...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST