Celebrating 10 years in India, Google for Startups accelerator has backed over 230 ventures with mentorship, infrastructure, and AI tools. From apps-only to AI-first cohorts, the programme nurtures innovation across sectors. Startups like ShareChat and Zypp Electric reflect its impact as Google deepens support for India’s tech ecosystem. Read More…
In the 2025 Global Innovation Index ranking by WIPO, India climbed to 38th place globally from #48 in 2020. It’s now the top nation among lower-middle-income economies and leads the Central & Southern Asia region. China sits in the top-10 (#10), while the US holds the #3 spot. Read More…
At the UN Security Council briefing, India reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development in Afghanistan. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasised humanitarian assistance, capacity building, and regional cooperation. India highlighted its response to the recent earthquake and its support for Afghan students through scholarships. Read More…
The Indian rupee strengthened today, crossing the ₹88 per US dollar mark for the first time in nearly three weeks, closing at ₹87.82. Investor confidence was lifted by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and positive developments in India-US trade talks. Read More…
The Tamil Nadu government has launched TN SPARK, a pilot programme introducing AI, robotics, coding, and digital tools in government schools. Implemented in 85 schools in Coimbatore for Classes 6–9, it provides bilingual textbooks, hi-tech labs, and trained teachers to bridge the technology gap and enhance students’ future-ready skills. Read More…
HCL Technologies has launched HCL Unica+, an AI-first marketing tech platform in India designed for the Intelligence Economy. It promises hyper-personalised engagement across India’s multi-lingual market of 800+ million internet users. Investors are watching as the platform aims for scale, trust, and real-time precision in digital marketing. Read More…
The Ministry of Culture had launched the ‘Gyan Bharatam’, a landmark national initiative dedicated to preserving, digitising, and disseminating India’s manuscript heritage. To mark this occasion, the Ministry had organised the first-ever ‘Gyan Bharatam’ International Conference on ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage. Read More…
India’s quest to achieve Net Zero by 2070 gained fresh momentum today as Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, called upon scientists, industry leaders, startups and young researchers to make India a global hub of green hydrogen innovation. Read More…
Nepal has made history once again. The country’s first female Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has now become its first female Prime Minister. She was sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel at his office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. It followed the dissolution of the elected government headed by K P Sharma Oli. Karki and the Gen…