core infrastructure sectors

Defense Intelligence Agency faces a legal challenge from Palantir Technologies over its massive internal tech project, MARS. Palantir alleges the DIA is wasting taxpayer money by developing its own system instead of using commercially available software. A White House official supports private sector competition, suggesting potential intervention to ensure fair bidding for defense tech overhauls.

Jharkhand is set to launch a state-of-the-art incubation center by August to bolster its entrepreneurship ecosystem, aiming to support 100 non-IT startups within two years. A Memorandum of Understanding with XLRI will guide the creation and management of this hub, focusing on sectors like manufacturing, mining, and agri-business.

Rs 15,803 Crore AMCA Hub to Rise Over 650 Acres

Global professional services networks are shifting recruitment focus. The Big Four firms now seek more AI specialists than corporate auditors. This trend reflects significant investment in automated tools and advising clients on AI transitions. Technical roles like data scientists and machine learning engineers are in high demand. This change restructures traditional business models, automating entry-level tasks and driving tech-heavy hiring.

India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence for significant progress towards Viksit Bharat 2047. AI drives economic growth, improves governance, and promotes social inclusion. Key elements for success include making data accessible to all, building strong organizational systems, and focusing on human skills. These steps will help India become a global AI leader and bridge development gaps.

From AI labs to decision simulations, institutions are integrating AI, data analytics, and simulations to prepare future-ready leaders

The EU is preparing a "Tech Sovereignty Package" to reduce reliance on foreign cloud providers for sensitive government data. New rules will mandate European cloud infrastructure for critical sectors, limiting US tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. This move aims to bolster European digital control amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Odisha leads India with 34 operationalized mineral blocks out of a national total of 101 since 2015, showcasing the success of reforms in transparent resource allocation. These operational mines, including significant iron ore and limestone deposits, are boosting domestic output and reducing import dependence.

They are today the drivers of the country’s services exports and GDP growth; they are doing cutting-edge tech work; India needs a GCC policy to make them catalyse our educational and research institutions, and our deeptech startup ecosystem

Iconic motorcycle maker Royal Enfield is investing Rs 2,200 crore in Andhra Pradesh for a massive manufacturing expansion, its first outside Tamil Nadu. The project at Satyavedu will create 5,000 jobs and add 9 lakh units to annual production capacity, boosting AP's ambition as an auto hub. This significant investment underscores growing confidence in the state's business environment.

Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.

Fifty-two years ago, India detonated a nuclear device in Rajasthan's Thar desert, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha'. This event, coinciding with Buddha Purnima, marked India's entry into the nuclear club. Despite being officially termed a 'peaceful nuclear explosion', the test ignited debate and reshaped India's global standing, demonstrating scientific self-reliance and announcing strategic intent.

The region’s speedway were never meant for buses, or the hundreds who depend on them, but engineered for cars to travel between the IT, outsourcing, manufacturing and residential hubs for speedy links with the capital. The result plays out at every random stop, every near-miss, every commuter stepping off into live traffic

India's flexible workspace sector has surged past 100 million sq ft, becoming a dominant force in commercial real estate. Once a niche for freelancers, it now attracts major enterprises and GCCs, driving significant growth and profitability. This shift marks a maturation, positioning India as a global leader in flex office solutions.

India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11, honoring scientific achievements and innovators, a tradition initiated in 1999 to commemorate the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted technology's role in building a self-reliant India and empowering talent. CXOs emphasized AI's transformative impact and the democratization of advanced audio experiences.

IIT Madras, in collaboration with MNRE and ITEL Foundation, has announced a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School across IIT campuses. The programme will train BE/BTech graduates and early-career professionals in power electronics, system integration, and control systems through lectures and project-based learning. With a batch size of 10 per campus and a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000, the initiative includes industry support and placement opportunities in renewable energy and power systems sectors.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.