
PM Modi Urges Affordable Tech and Last-Mile Access for Global South
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges GSMA Board to prioritize last-mile connectivity, affordable digital access, and AI safety for the Global South.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges GSMA Board to prioritize last-mile connectivity, affordable digital access, and AI safety for the Global South.

Uber expands Uber Eats into the catering market with a $2.3 billion all-cash acquisition of US workplace catering platform ezCater.

The Finance Ministry plans to pilot a faceless CGST scheme in 3-4 months to reduce taxpayer-officer interaction using AI and data analytics.

Union Cabinet approves ITLA to unify transport planning and logistics across India through long-term master plans and data integration.

The World Bank suggests India focus on scaling existing AI applications in healthcare and education rather than heavy investment in frontier models.

WhatsApp is introducing a server-side security measure to block users on outdated operating systems to prevent malware and security risks.

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets IBM, AIA Group, and General Atlantic to boost India's tech and financial sectors.

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin with a special Kashmiri menu featuring Kanna Guchh Pulao and Phirni at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The CFTC is seeking public input to build a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets to prevent fraud and protect consumers.

The US Department of Energy commits $4.2 billion to modernize Vistra’s nuclear plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, boosting capacity and jobs.

IGNCA Member Secretary Sachchidanand Joshi says AI and digital growth must be balanced with India's civilisational values and social fabric.

President Droupadi Murmu hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, highlighting trade, AI, and green technology opportunities for both nations.

52 teams from across India will participate in the 36-hour AI-powered robotics innovation hackathon at Bhavnagar's Regional Science Centre.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces that IMC 2026 will showcase India's transition from a services-led to a product-focused technology powerhouse.

Author Chetan Bhagat joins TwinCafe as Chief Creative Officer to help develop AI Digital Twins that offer interactive personal experiences.

Odoo 20 introduces native AI agents and enhanced GST compliance features to simplify operations for Indian businesses.

Foxconn parent Hon Hai Precision achieves historic NT$1 trillion monthly sales milestone driven by AI and cloud demand.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces India's 5G network covers 86% of the population, with a goal to reach 1 billion users by 2030.

Driven by a massive surge in memory semiconductor demand, Samsung is poised to hit a historic 100 trillion won operating profit this quarter.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin hails India's role in global AI governance and looks forward to the 2027 Geneva Summit.

IIIT Hyderabad unveils BrainLab, an advanced EEG research facility to study human brain activity, perception, and cognitive neuroscience.

A new report reveals how AI-driven documentation is slashing software maintenance effort by 30% and speeding up developer onboarding by 40%.