India Innovation Fund 2025: In a landmark announcement that could redefine India’s position in global technology leadership, the Government of India has unveiled plans to create a ₹1 trillion “India Innovation Fund” to significantly bolster private-sector research and development (R&D). The announcement was made by Dr. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST),…
UPI’s New Superpowers: UPI’s arc in 2025 is about credit and convenience—not just pay-now. The RBI has allowed pre-sanctioned credit lines to be used on UPI; NPCI has productized it as Credit Line on UPI. RuPay credit cards can be used on UPI QR at merchants; UPI-ATM brings cardless cash at participating ATMs; UAE shops…
IndiaAI Mission in 2025: India’s AI build-out is entering an execution phase. The Cabinet’s IndiaAI Mission allocation of ₹10,372 crore (five years) has translated into national GPU capacity, a data/models platform (AIKosha), funding pathways for foundation models, and fresh AI Governance Guidelines to keep deployments safe and fair. For teams deciding whether—and how—to plug in,…
Online Scams and Fraud Prevention: As digital services spread worldwide, online scams and identity fraud have moved from occasional nuisances to major societal threats. In 2024–2025, losses climbed into the billions, and law enforcement coordinated multinational actions to seize funds and dismantle scam rings. At the same time, scammers now use AI, deepfakes, fake ads,…
EU AI Act 2025: If you build in India but sell or serve users in the EU, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act now applies to you on a clear schedule. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024; GPAI (general-purpose AI model) obligations began on 2 August 2025; most high-risk AI system rules apply…
Sustainable Innovations: The race to limit climate change is now powered by a new generation of climate tech — practical innovations that move beyond lab demos into real-world impact. From utility-scale green hydrogen projects and advanced battery chemistries to AI-managed grids and biodegradable computing prototypes, 2026 promises rapid deployment and wider consumer adoption. This post…
Level 4 Autonomous Driving: In a crucial development for autonomous mobility and remote‑vehicle oversight, Japanese technology giant NTT, Inc. has announced that it has developed a “Parametric object‑recognition‑ratio‑estimation model” to assess whether video transmitted from an autonomous vehicle to a remote control station is of sufficient quality to reliably detect objects in front of the…
Tesla’s Optimus Robots: Tech mogul Elon Musk has once again stirred global discourse with a futuristic proposal to eliminate poverty: deploy Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus for labor-intensive tasks while humans receive a Universal Basic Income (UBI). Speaking at the latest AI and robotics showcase, Musk argued that the convergence of automation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable…
Digital Currency vs Cash Economy: India’s financial transformation is at a historic turning point. While cities embrace UPI and the RBI’s Digital Rupee pilot, rural Bharat continues to rely on the familiar comfort of cash. As technology reshapes the economy, experts ask — is India truly ready to go fully digital, or will the future…
IndiaAI मिशन: विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (WHO) और भारत सरकार के IndiaAI मिशन ने मिलकर एक ऐतिहासिक पहल की है, जिसका उद्देश्य ग्लोबल साउथ के देशों में सस्ती, सटीक और सर्वसुलभ स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ उपलब्ध कराना है। यह मॉडल AI आधारित होगा, जिसमें भारत की तकनीकी विशेषज्ञता और WHO की नीति-निर्देशन की क्षमता का समन्वय होगा। स्वास्थ्य…