India achieved a major milestone in ethical technology advocacy by securing a Guinness World Record for the highest number of participants taking a Responsible AI Pledge during the India AI Impact Summit. The record highlights India’s growing commitment to promoting trustworthy, inclusive, and human-centric artificial intelligence. Unprecedented Public Participation More than 2.5 lakh participants from […]
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is set to introduce a new Shakti Smart Travel Card for women, integrating free bus travel with metro services under a single smart card system. The move aims to simplify public transport access and strengthen the state’s flagship Shakti free travel scheme. The new card will allow women commuters to use […]
In an exciting development for India’s space ecosystem, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially released the RESPOND Basket 2025. Announced during the ISRO–Academia Day event at ISRO Headquarters in Bengaluru, this initiative invites research proposals from academic institutions across the country to tackle mission-critical challenges in space technology. The event was inaugurated by […]
Bengaluru, October 26, 2025 In a landmark development poised to redefine medical education and research in India, the Tata Group and the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru have announced the establishment of the Tata IISc Medical School. This cutting-edge institution, to be housed on the IISc campus, promises to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), […]
Bangalore, October 25, 2025 – The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in biotechnology and healthcare, has announced an exciting new certified training program titled “Plastic-based Medical Devices & Diagnostic Kit Assembly.” Scheduled to take place from November 25 to November 28, 2025, at C-CAMP’s state-of-the-art facility […]
Bengaluru, October 18, 2025 – Karnataka actively seeks global partners to develop quantum technologies, targeting a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035. The state positions Bengaluru as a leading hub for quantum research, innovation, and commercialization, leveraging its robust tech ecosystem. Driving a Quantum-Powered Future Karnataka aligns its strategy with India’s National Quantum Mission, investing […]
Bengaluru, October 18, 2025 – In a ground-breaking move to modernize administrative processes and curb inefficiencies, the Karnataka government has officially rolled out an AI-powered facial recognition system for marking staff attendance across government and aided schools, as well as pre-university (PU) colleges. The initiative, launched today, aims to enhance transparency, eliminate proxy attendance, and […]
Bengaluru, October 11, 2025 – In a landmark move to bolster India’s burgeoning space sector, the Karnataka government, in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), unveiled the nation’s inaugural state-level Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Space Technology. Located in Bengaluru—often dubbed India’s Silicon Valley—the hub aims to accelerate innovation in satellite technology, remote […]
September 22, 2025 As artificial intelligence continues to permeate every facet of society, its integration into education is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. From White House-backed initiatives to corporate partnerships and innovative classroom tools, 2025 has marked a pivotal year for the expansion of AI-powered learning. This surge aims to democratize access to advanced educational […]
Bengaluru, 1st Aug, 2025 – Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA®) As the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks its fifth anniversary with a spotlight on AI-driven learning platforms new data from CENTA® reveals that over 70 percent of Indian teachers are already integrating AI tools into their classrooms. The findings come from CENTA’s latest nationwide survey of 5,000 educators […]