AI, big data and cybersecurity remain top tech hiring themes in Q2
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cybersecurity continued to dominate technology-related hiring trends globally in the second quarter of 2026, a report said on Monday. The report, by intelligence platform GlobalData titled Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals – Q2 2026, found that AI, big data and cybersecurity remained the […]
AI, quantum tech to drive next phase of India’s fintech growth: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India has substantially advanced financial inclusion through initiatives such as the Jan Dhan Yojana and must now move decisively towards financial empowerment, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday, asserting that artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, cybersecurity and blockchain will drive […]
AI, digital technologies can empower MSMEs, startups and exporters: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies can play a transformative role in empowering MSMEs, startups, exporters and local businesses, while highlighting the need for stronger collaboration to drive innovation-led and technology-driven growth. The minister shared that he met a […]
AI, digital platforms super-charging terrorist capabilities: UN Chief
United Nations, June 29 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm on Monday against emerging technologies “super-charging” terrorism and said better cooperation among countries can “close critical gaps”. He said that in South Asia, “affiliates of Al-Qaida and Da’esh [Islamic State terror outfit] and other terrorist groups persist”, as also in Africa and the Middle […]
AI, data analytics power GST enforcement as taxpayer base crosses 1.65 crore: Finance Ministry
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Tuesday said advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data analytics are playing a key role in strengthening Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration by helping authorities detect potential tax evasion while reducing compliance burdens for honest taxpayers. According to the ministry, these […]
AI, digital technologies to redefine India’s steel industry: Minister
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for the long-term survival and global competitiveness of India’s steel industry, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday. Addressing the ‘Chintan Shivir 2026 on Digitalisation in the Steel Sector’ here, the minister said the future of […]
TCS, Infosys, Wipro cross 3 lakh Microsoft’s Copilot users in major AI push
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India’s three leading IT services providers — Infosys, TCS and Wipro — have collectively expanded deployment of ‘365 Copilot’ to more than 3 lakh employees within six months, marking one of the world’s largest enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) rollouts, Microsoft said on Wednesday. The US-based technology giant said each of […]
India, South Africa agree to deepen cooperation in AI, future technologies
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing emerging as key focus areas for the next phase of engagement between the two countries, according to an official statement. The Ministry of Science & Technology stated […]
India-US tech partnership in semiconductors, AI enters industrial phase
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The India-US partnership in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), which got a fresh push during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to India, has rapidly evolved from strategic dialogue to industrial execution. Anchored by the US-India TRUST Initiative and the PAX Silica Declaration, both nations are collaborating to […]
Railways using AI, drones, CCTVs to enhance safety of trains and passengers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said Indian Railways is using the latest technology tools like AI, drones and CCTVs intensively to enhance the safety of trains, passengers, station premises and the vast rail network. This is being undertaken in a mission mode by strengthening the intelligence gathering mechanism at […]
