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India to lead semiconductor sector globally, says IT Secretary S Krishnan

S Krishnan, the secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said that India has the talent and in-depth knowledge to compete on a global scale in the semiconductor business. The government is assisting businesses in developing the ecosystem needed to produce semiconductors.

NASA warns of giant asteroid hurtling towards Earth at 65,215 kmph

Keen to be part of global planetary defense efforts ahead of Earth’s 2029 close encounter with asteroid Apophis, says ISRO chief

Apple shuns partnership with Meta AI, teams up with OpenAI, Google due to privacy concerns

Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnav

Drafting of rules under data protection law in advanced stage; extensive industry consultations soon: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw, who took charge as Minister for Electronics and IT earlier this week, said he reviewed the work-in-progress on data protection rules and is happy with the outcomes.

Large global technology companies have reportedly opposed the idea of anti trust regulations in India

Tech giants face new regulatory hurdles with India's antitrust law

Tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon could be impacted by India's proposed law, pending parliamentary approval.

Picture depicts a man having heart attack.

Leeds researchers build AI algorithm to help early detection of heart failure

According to the researchers at the UK-Based university, Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to identify patients at risk of heart failure, which can help in early treatment of the disease..

Excited to spot ‘planet parade’ this June? NASA shares watching tips

During the 'planet parade' this June, six planets — Saturn, Neptune, Mars, Uranus, Mercury and Jupiter will be in alignment.

OpenAI reports Israeli firm's attempt to influence Indian elections

Ministers criticize the timing of OpenAI's actions, urging earlier intervention in election interference.

Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD), vehicle is seen at Agnikul's Launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, November 28, 2022.

Agnikul triumph: Indian space tech start-up’s second privately-built rocket takes flight

India's Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched its Agnibaan rocket on Thursday. This marked the second flight of a privately built rocket in the country, powered by the only Indian rocket engine to use both gas and liquid fuel.