India’s government has established a new AI Governance and Economic Group to coordinate national artificial intelligence strategy, assess economic impacts, and address emerging risks. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points India establishes the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges the adoption of artificial intelligence for good governance, emphasising its role in empowering governments and fostering an inclusive and efficient ‘Viksit Bharat’ in India. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points Vice President Radhakrishnan advocates for embracing
Cognizant’s Technoverse Hackathon 2026 is set to empower over 20,000 engineering students across India with AI skills, fostering innovation and addressing real-world industry challenges. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Cognizant launches Technoverse Hackathon 2026, a national platform for engineering
A World Bank economist is calling for the removal of barriers to artificial intelligence adoption in South Asia to unlock business growth and create much-needed jobs for the region’s burgeoning workforce. Key Points The World Bank urges countries to remove
India’s e-commerce market is predicted to explode to $250 billion by 2030, fuelled by Gen Z’s digital habits, the rise of quick commerce, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Key Points India’s e-commerce market is projected to reach USD
Cybersecurity expert warns that escalating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, such as healthcare and power grids, now pose a direct and potentially fatal threat to human lives, moving beyond traditional data theft. Key Points Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, moving
JNS Cloud Solutions and upGrad Enterprise have launched the Africa AI Skilling Initiative, a collaborative effort to empower African talent with crucial AI skills and drive digital transformation across the continent. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Gerd Altmann/Pixabay Key Points JNS Cloud
Wadhwani Foundation CEO Ajay Kela asserts India’s prime position to spearhead technology diffusion, enabling widespread access and impactful applications for millions of users nationwide. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points India has a major opportunity to lead in the diffusion
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw convenes a key meeting to propel India’s advancements in Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and electronics manufacturing, underscoring the nation’s commitment to digital self-reliance and global leadership in AI. Key Points Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the
Indian enterprises are aggressively adopting Artificial Intelligence at a large scale, outpacing global counterparts, but a Deloitte report highlights a significant skills gap that needs to be addressed for sustained success. IMAGE: Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Key Points Indian enterprises are
