Technology
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Network-based readiness: India climbs up 11 slots to be among top 50 nations
New Delhi: India climbed up 11 slots in the latest ‘Network Readiness Index 2024’ (NRI 2024), and is now placed at 49th rank globally, the government said on Wednesday. The country not…
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Andhra Pradesh to establish deep technology building in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to draft proposals for constructing an iconic Deep Technology building in Amaravati, the state’s capital. During a review meeting on the new…
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5G subscriptions in India to reach 970 mn by 2030
New Delhi: 5G subscriptions in India are projected to reach around 970 million by the end of 2030, accounting for 74 percent of mobile subscriptions, according to a report on Tuesday. The…
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Russian court fines Telegram for not deleting prohibited content
Moscow: A Moscow court fined Telegram Messager 7 million rubles (about $67,300) for refusing to remove information banned in Russia, the court press service said. Telegram was found guilty of committing an…
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Demand for entry-level talent surges 59 pc in India’s tech sector
Bengaluru: Hiring in the Indian tech sector rebounded in the second quarter (Q2) this fiscal, with demand for entry-level talent making up 59 per cent of job listings, according to a report…
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Future of AI regulation in US uncertain under Trump-Musk: Report
New Delhi: Some industry experts are skeptical whether Elon Musk’s unconventional methods and Donald Trump’s leadership will ultimately benefit AI regulation and the market at large, according to a new report. Trump…
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Unproven remedies: Tata Memorial Hospital slams Sidhu’s viral ‘diet cure’ cancer claim
New Delhi: After a video of former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu surfaced in which he described his wife’s treatment for her breast cancer as “starving the cancer by not eating dairy products…
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Ola Electric set to lay off 500 employees amid controversies, poor results
New Delhi: Ola Electric, mired in controversies amid a government probe and mounting losses, is set to lay off at least 500 employees as part of an restructuring exercise. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led…
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WhatsApp introduces voice message transcripts feature
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called voice message transcripts and voice messages can now be transcribed into text, “to help you keep up with conversations no matter what…
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Aviation minister directs airlines to inform passengers on flight delays
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday held a review meeting with various stakeholders on fog preparedness and asked airlines to proactively inform passengers about flight delays as well…
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SpaceX aces Starship 6th test flight, fails to catch booster
New Delhi: Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully aced the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early on Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the “booster catch”. The huge 30-foot-wide,…
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IndiGo plane faces tech issue; diverted to Delhi
New Delhi: An IndiGo plane flying from Jaipur to Dehradun was diverted to the national capital on Tuesday evening due to a technical issue. In a statement, the airline said the aircraft…
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SpaceX successfully launches ISRO’s 4,700 kg communication satellite from US
Bengaluru: The country’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was successfully launched by billionaire Elon Musk-founded SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US, ISRO’s commercial arm NSIL has said. The 4,700kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS)…
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Women in India getting more jobs, higher pay over last 6 yrs: Centre
New Delhi: There has been an enhanced engagement of women in economic activity in India, accompanied by a declining unemployment rate and upward trend of educated women in the workforce over the…
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UAE develops world’s first ChatGPT tool for farmers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the development of the world’s first “ChatGPT” tool, dedicated to the agricultural community. The announcement was made by Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs…
