technology

Amit Shah emphasizes use of tech for implementation of new criminal laws

It will enable the generation of alerts for all criminal cases at pre-defined stages and timelines — right from registration to disposal — for the benefit of victims and complainants, Union Home Minister said after chairing a review meeting on the implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam with National Crime Records Bureau officials.

World’s most expensive Indo-US Nisar satellite set for launch in March 2025: NASA

Tokyo-based Ispace to launch second lunar mission with SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2025

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in US

Columbia University researchers collaborate with MediaTek to shape the future of smart cities powered by AI

Columbia University’s Data Science Institute, in collaboration with MediaTek, is developing AI architectures for smart cities that distribute tasks across local devices, edge servers, and cloud servers. Tested in West Harlem’s COSMOS testbed, this system optimizes urban functions like traffic management and emergency response. It also paves the way for 6G networks, enhancing AI applications and connectivity.

India tops charts with most mobile malware attacks

India accounts for 28% of all such incidents globally and 66% of all attacks in the Asia Pacific region, according to a Zscalor report.

From gridlock to growth: Oxford University hails PM Modi's PRAGATI mission for digital governance

India's Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation Initiative symbolizes India's commitment to overcoming bureaucratic inertia and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency while offering a compelling case study of how digital governance can drive progress, according to a recent Oxford study.

Australia enacts social media ban for kids under 16, sets global standard

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook's owner Meta, and other digital firms are required by the legislation to prevent minors from logging in, or risk fines of up to A$49.5 million (US$32 million).

Google, Meta urge Australian govt to delay bill restricting minors from using social media

The center-left government of Australian Prime Minister aims to clear the bill later this month that would impose the world's strictest restrictions on children's use of social media.

COAI hails Cabinet's decision to waive bank guarantees for telecom operators

Cabinet clears proposal to alleviate financial strain on telecom sector by waiving bank guarantees for spectrum acquired before 2022, relieving operators of over ₹30,000 crore liabilities.