TECHNOLOGY

SARAL AI: CSIR-NIScPR to Help Researchers Take Scientific Work Beyond Papers

CSIR-NIScPR is leveraging SARAL AI, an ANRF initiative that converts research papers into engaging videos, to make scientific research easier to understand, discover and share.

Apple Launches Siri AI, iCloud+ Bundle With Apple TV & Arcade in India

Meta agrees to report child sexual abuse cases amid India crackdown

NHAI to Upgrade 1033 Highway Helpline With AI, Real-Time Location Tracking

South Korea, ADB to Boost Cooperation on Critical Minerals, AI and Energy

South Korea and the Asian Development Bank agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, artificial intelligence and energy during President Lee Jae Myung’s meeting with ADB chief Masato Kanda.

Retail Inflation Rises to 4.82% in August on Higher Food Prices; Weather, Energy Risks Loom

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.5% in July, driven by higher food prices, while weather and energy risks remain key concerns.

Women participants at Logitech and Aspire For Her Generative AI hackathon that set a Guinness World Record

Logitech, Aspire For Her set Guinness World Record with largest women-only Generative AI hackathon

Nearly 1.29 lakh women registered across more than 5,000 cities, prompting Guinness World Records to create a new title recognising the scale of women’s participation in Generative AI.

Gold Prices Slip as US Inflation Boosts Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices slipped as higher-than-expected US inflation strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. MCX gold futures stood at Rs 1,52,655, while silver futures were at Rs 2,34,886 per kg. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions also weighed on precious metals.

147 Coal Mines Auctioned Since 2020 Amid Major Mining Sector Reforms: Govt

The government said 147 coal mines have been auctioned since 2020 across nine states, with 44 new companies winning coal mines. The auctions are projected to generate Rs 47,500 crore in annual revenue, Rs 55,000 crore in capital investment and 4.9 lakh jobs, highlighting major reforms in India's coal sector.

Tata Sons Board Likely to Meet Sept 17 Amid Succession, Governance Concerns

Tata Sons is likely to hold a board meeting on September 17 amid growing concerns over leadership succession, governance issues at key Tata trusts and the RBI’s rejection of its request to surrender its Core Investment Company registration. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is set to step down in February 2027.