Technology

Digital Bharat Nidhi inks BharatNet pact with Chhattisgarh to boost rural connectivity

Digital Bharat Nidhi has signed an agreement with the Chhattisgarh government to implement BharatNet projects aimed at expanding high‑speed internet in the state's rural areas.

20 Aug 2026

China Deploys New Traffic Robocops Without Guns or Arrest Powers

China has introduced autonomous traffic enforcement robots that monitor violations but lack weapons or arrest authority.

20 Aug 2026

India Proposes Integrated Online Permit System to Simplify Applications

The government has announced a proposal for an integrated online permit system aimed at streamlining permit applications across various sectors.

20 Aug 2026

સુરતના મહુવા તાલુકામાં Jio નેટવર્કની લાંબા સમયથી નબળી સેવા

સુરત જિલ્લામાં મહુવા તાલુકામાં Jioનું નેટવર્ક સતત નબળું રહીને સ્થાનિક રહેવાસીઓમાં અસમાધાન પેદા કરે છે.

20 Aug 2026

Google CEO Sundar Pichai launches Gemini student hub and free AI tools for college learners

Sundar Pichai announced new Google Gemini features aimed at students, including a dedicated hub, study notebooks and complimentary access to AI Pro or Plus for eligible college users.

20 Aug 2026

Canon Releases Firmware Update for Cinema EOS C80 and C400 Cameras

Canon has rolled out a new firmware update for its Cinema EOS lineup, adding enhancements to the EOS C80 and EOS C400 models.

20 Aug 2026

Indian Ministry Signals Need for Extra Safeguards in Deep Tech Fund

The Ministry of Science and Technology has said it will consider additional safeguards for the proposed deep‑tech fund, aiming to balance innovation with national security concerns.

20 Aug 2026

India Tops APAC in Mobile Cyber Attacks, Kaspersky Report Finds

A Kaspersky study released this week shows India recorded the highest number of cyber attacks on mobile phone users in the Asia‑Pacific region.

20 Aug 2026

10-Year-Old Taiwanese Prodigy Wins Silicon Valley Invention Award for AI-Powered Electronic Nose

A ten‑year‑old Taiwanese student, Hsu Ting‑wei, secured a top award at the Silicon Valley International Festival for his AI‑driven electronic nose that can detect airborne chemical threats.

20 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Rural Areas to Receive ₹3,942 Crore Digital Connectivity Boost

The Chhattisgarh government has announced a ₹3,942 crore initiative to improve digital connectivity across its rural districts.

20 Aug 2026

AI-Generated Music Surges in India, Raising Copyright Law Questions

The use of artificial intelligence to compose music is expanding rapidly in India, prompting experts to examine whether existing copyright legislation can address the new challenges.

20 Aug 2026

Sikkim launches BHASHINI workshop to develop local-language AI

The state of Sikkim has initiated a BHASHINI workshop aimed at building artificial intelligence tools in regional languages, marking a step toward digital inclusion.

20 Aug 2026