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09 Oct

Made-in-India 6G: Ericsson to Begin Trials by 2028, Boosts Indigenous Production

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology5G, 6G trials, Ericsson India, Grain ATM Annapurti, telecom manufacturing

Bengaluru/India, October 9, 2025 — Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has announced plans to manufacture all telecom equipment it sells in India domestically, including future products, a senior company executive said on Thursday. Andres Vicente, Ericsson’s Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, revealed the company’s intentions during the India Mobile Congress 2025. He also noted that 6G trials are expected by 2028, though commercial deployment will follow later.Currently, Ericsson produces 4G and 5G equipment in India, exporting some to other Asian nations. The company recently expanded its ASIC (application-specific integrated chips) R&D center in Bengaluru and has begun…

20 Sep

India’s Sovereign AI BharatGen Secures Rs. 988.6 Crore Under IndiaAI Mission; Receives Largest Share of MeitY’s Rs. 1,500 Crore Allocation

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Technology, Trending

BharatGen, India's ï¬rst government-backed multimodal Sovereign AI ï¬agship initiative, has been awarded funding of Rs. 988.6 crore by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The formal announcement was made by Hon'ble Union Minister of Electronics G IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, during an event at Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi. Hon'ble Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, made the formal announcement at an event held in Delhi The allocation positions BharatGen as the foremost beneï¬ciary of the Rs. 1,500 crore IndiaAI Mission 2025, highlighting its central role in building India's sovereign AI ecosystem. The funding will help…

22 Aug

India to Announce New Semiconductor Projects as SEMICON India 2025 Nears

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyIndia Semiconductor Mission, SEMICON India 2025, semiconductor

New Delhi, August 22: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has indicated that the government may soon unveil two to three small semiconductor projects, marking another step in India’s ambitious push for chip manufacturing.MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan revealed that these projects could be funded through the remaining resources of the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0. Out of the ₹76,000 crore outlay under Semicon 1.0, about ₹64,000 crore has already been committed to chip fabrication facilities, ₹10,000 crore to the Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali, and ₹1,000 crore for the Design-Linked Incentive scheme.The ministry is also in talks with the Finance…

06 Aug

Pearl Academy’s School of Business Partners with INSEAD XR to Bring True Immersive Learning to Life

nishuthapar10 CommentsLifestyle, Technology, Trending

Pearl Academy School of Business (PSB) has partnered with INSEAD XR Lab, one of the world's leading centres in immersive educational technology, to introduce immersive XR simulation-based learning, positioning PSB among the first institutions in India to integrate Extended Reality (XR) into business and management education. Pearl Academy partners with INSEAD XR, one of the world's leading centres in immersive educational technology This pioneering initiative reflects PSB's core focus on future-forward learning, global collaboration, and innovation-led pedagogy. The XR Simulation Workshop marked a transformational moment for business education at PSB, where real-world case studies met multi-sensory immersive experiences to redefine…

04 Aug

Tesla Launches First Charging Station in India, Plans Expansion Across Mumbai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyModel Y launch, Tesla charging station Mumbai, Tesla India, V4 Supercharger

Mumbai, August 4— Global electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken its next major step in the Indian market by launching its first official charging facility in Mumbai. Located at One BKC in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, the station features four V4 Supercharging stalls for fast DC charging and four destination AC charging stalls.This move comes just weeks after Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into India with its first Experience Centre at Lower Parel. The Experience Centre, opened on July 15, marked the debut of Tesla’s Model Y SUV in India, priced from ₹59.89 lakh.Tesla’s charging station at BKC offers its latest V4 Superchargers,…

02 Aug

India Receives Final C-295 Aircraft from Spain, Boosting Defence Modernisation Drive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAirbus Defence and Space, C-295 aircraft, defence modernisation, Indian Air Force

National Times Bureau, Aug 2 , 2025: India received the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain on Saturday, marking a key milestone in its ongoing military modernisation programme. The aircraft, known for its 5-10 tonne capacity and modern capabilities, is set to replace the ageing Avro fleet currently used by the Indian Air Force.The final aircraft was handed over at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville. Indian Ambassador to Spain Dinesh K Patnaik and senior IAF officials were present to receive the delivery. The Indian Embassy in Spain highlighted that the delivery…

27 Jul

Panjab University Earns Copyright for Groundbreaking AI Tool That Reconstructs Faces from Jawbones

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Technology, TrendingPanjab University

Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant leap forward for forensic science, researchers at Panjab University have developed an artificial intelligence-based facial reconstruction system capable of recreating human faces with up to 95% accuracy, using nothing more than the dimensions of the jaw and teeth. This pioneering technology, now officially copyrighted by the Copyright Office of the Government of India, could revolutionize disaster victim identification (DVI) and forensic investigations, especially in scenarios where facial features are damaged or destroyed, such as plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters. The AI models were created by a multidisciplinary team led by Professor Kewal Krishan…

23 Jul

Google Empowers India’s AI Future with Local Gemini Rollout and Developer-Centric Innovations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyAI in India, Firebase Studio, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Google India AI, Indian developers

National Times Bureau, July 23, 2025: In a major push to strengthen India's artificial intelligence ecosystem, Google on Wednesday announced a series of India-focused AI and developer initiatives at its flagship Google I/O Connect India 2025 event in Bengaluru. These efforts, company officials said, aim to foster innovation, boost productivity, and support India’s vibrant technology community as it continues to build AI solutions at scale.One of the most significant announcements was the localization of Gemini 2.5 Flash's onshore processing capabilities, offering Indian developers improved AI performance with reduced latency. This move is expected to be a game-changer in regulated sectors…

13 Jul

Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Technology, TrendingIndian Railways, Railways

New Delhi (National Times): Following the successful installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, the Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on…

10 Jul

Over 2,000 Senior NASA Employees Set to Depart Amid Trump Administration’s Budget Cuts, Raising Concerns for Future Missions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, World NewsNASA budget cuts, NASA layoffs, Trump administration, U.S. space policy

Washington DC, July 10— At least 2,145 senior-ranking employees at NASA are preparing to exit the agency, as the Trump administration pushes forward with plans to reduce federal spending and streamline government operations, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing documents it reviewed.The looming departures are tied to the administration’s proposed budget cuts for NASA, which could slash nearly 25% of the agency’s funding and jeopardize critical space exploration missions.The news follows a letter from the Executive Office of the U.S. President sent in early May to Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Dated May 2, 2025, the letter…