technology

“Volume Down, But India’s Smartphone Market Isn’t Losing Steam”

India’s smartphone market value rose 1.7% in Q2 2026 despite an 11% shipment decline, as consumers increasingly opted for premium devices amid rising memory chip costs.

AI-powered GeM to make public procurement more efficient, says minister

Big EV Boost: PM E-DRIVE Extended Till March 2028, E-2W Buyers to Get Up to Rs 5,000 Incentive

South Korea's current account surplus hits record $49.73 billion on chip export boom

Centre backs Shashi Tharoor's proposal for Thiruvananthapuram research cluster

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says he is willing to discuss the proposal with the Kerala Chief Minister to bring eight premier scientific institutions under a collaborative research framework.

ISRO-developed transponders to be installed on 1 lakh fishing vessels under ₹364 crore rollout

The Centre has approved the nationwide VCSS rollout under PMMSY to enhance fishermen's safety, enable real-time vessel tracking, issue weather alerts, and prevent accidental border crossings.

US Senate sounds alarm over AI scams targeting senior citizens

Bipartisan lawmakers warn that deepfakes, cloned voices and AI-powered fraud are driving a surge in sophisticated scams against older adults, with growing implications for India.

PM Modi praises Skyroot Aerospace, says private space sector reflects India’s innovation spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Skyroot Aerospace founders Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka and discussed the success of Vikram-1, technology development and opportunities for private companies in India’s growing space ecosystem.

EU fines Google €890 million for breaching Digital Markets Act

The action follows findings that Google's search and app store practices limited competition and failed to meet obligations under the bloc's landmark digital regulations.