Started as a security guard at Sridhar Vembu’s Zoho, today he’s a software engineer – meet Abdul Alim

Abdul Alim, who has spent 11 years at Sridhar Vembu’s Zoho, shared his inspiring journey on LinkedIn. He began his career at the company as a security guard and gradually worked his way up to become a software engineer. A software development engineer at Sridhar Vembu’s Zoho didn’t join the company as a fresher or…

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US tariff of 100 per cent on China rings an alarm for India

India must negotiate carefully and on equal terms, ensuring reciprocity and preserving strategic autonomy, says Global Trade Research Initiative. The fresh round of US-China trade tensions has created new uncertainties over India’s trade prospects. While it may give some export sectors an edge over China in the US market, the higher tariff could also lead…

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Indian Army Deploys Indigenous SAKSHAM System for Real-Time Counter-Drone

In response to rising drone threats during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has deployed SAKSHAM, an indigenously developed counter-UAS grid featuring both soft-kill and hard-kill capabilities. The system integrates real-time detection, tracking, identification, and neutralisation to secure tactical airspace over frontline zones.   Read More…

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2025 Nobel Prize Honors Pioneers of Macroscopic Quantum Physics

Physicists Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize for proving quantum mechanics applies beyond the microscopic realm. Their 1985 experiments revealed quantum tunneling in electric circuits, laying the foundation for quantum computing. This breakthrough birthed “Quantronics,” merging quantum physics with electronics to reshape modern technology and scientific understanding.   Read More…

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Taiwan leader vows stronger air defences to counter ‘enemy threats’

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defence system as part of efforts to counter “enemy threats”. Lai’s government has been under US pressure to improve it ability to defend itself against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory. “We will…

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Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East. A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved…

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Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters clash with police as they call for president to step down

About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar’s capital on Thursday, clashing with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in the third week of what has been the most significant unrest in years in the Indian Ocean island nation. Police could be seen patrolling the streets of Antananarivo in armored cars and…

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India Democratizes Innovation: Making Tech Accessible Across the Nation

Addressing a session at India Mobile Congress 2025, MoS Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said India is transforming innovation from an elite pursuit to a “people’s movement.” Under PM Modi’s vision, programs like Atal Tinkering Labs, Startup India, and Digital India are ensuring innovation reaches every citizen, be it in tier-3 towns or college dorms.  …

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Three Indian-Origin GenAI Startups Join Amazon’s AWS Accelerator Cohort

Hyperbots, Stimuler, and Smallest AI—three Indian-origin startups—have been selected for Amazon’s AWS Generative AI Accelerator 2025. The eight-week program offers $1M in AWS credits, mentorship, and tech access. These startups are innovating in finance automation, voice AI, and English learning, marking India’s growing influence in global GenAI development.   Read More…

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