Technology

The European Council has approved a new strategic agenda to deepen technological, defence-industry, connectivity and sustainability ties between the EU and India. This agenda is set to be finalised at the next EU-India summit and involves cooperation in emerging technologies, secure supply chains, green tech, quantum communications and more.For India, this means stronger access to European

India is positioning itself as a credible alternative in the supply of rare earth elements (REEs), the strategic materials powering EVs, wind turbines, smartphones, defence and advanced electronics. While India currently holds about 6 % of global REE reserves, its production covers under 1 % of global output. Initiatives under the National Critical Mineral Mission and reforms in

Apple has introduced the new MacBook Pro 14-inch (2025) and iPad Pro models with its advanced M5 chip in the Indian market. The M5 chip delivers up to 3.5× faster AI processing and about 1.6× enhanced graphics performance compared to its predecessor. The MacBook Pro base model starts at ₹1,69,900 (for 16 GB RAM /

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated a modern Gas Insulated Sub-Station (GIS) in his Kolathur constituency, marking a major step toward strengthening Chennai’s power infrastructure. The advanced sub-station, established by TANGEDCO, is designed to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, reduce power losses, and enhance safety in densely populated urban areas. The GIS technology uses sulphur

India is doubling down on high-performance computing: the CDAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) has announced a new 30-petaflop supercomputer to be deployed in Bengaluru. This will strengthen India’s capabilities in scientific research, complex simulations, AI model training, and climate science—reducing dependence on external compute infrastructure.

In 2025, Indian tech firms are increasingly resorting to “silent layoffs”—removing roles without public announcements or exits—affecting as many as 50,000 tech workers. While companies cite AI adoption and efficiency recalibration, affected employees often find it hard to detect or respond to these shifts. The trend is prompting serious discourse around transparency, worker protection, and

Space-tech startup GalaxEye is gearing up to launch Mission Drishti, the world’s first satellite equipped with multiple sensor types, to monitor earth data across spectral, thermal, and radar bands. This initiative could transform how India and the world monitor agriculture, climate change, natural disasters, and urban development, enabling richer datasets and more timely insights.

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