NIELIT plans a Rs 730.70 crore Quantum and AI university campus offering education, research, skilling and startup support in Amaravati. Campus receives in-principle approval from APCRDA Amaravati’s ambition to become a national centre for advanced technology has received another major boost with a Rs 730.70 crore NIELIT Quantum and Artificial Intelligence university campus planned in the Andhra Pradesh capital region. The Nati

Karnataka is finalising a “Government First” policy to help startups supply innovative technologies directly to State departments. The framework aims to remove procurement barriers, give young companies an early public-sector customer and accelerate the use of emerging technology in government services. Karnataka Plans New Route for Startup Procurement The proposed policy would allow departments to procure suitable startup-developed

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged US Ambassador Sergio Gor to support faster student visa appointments and smoother H-1B processing. The meeting also focused on university partnerships, research, technology, investment and stronger Telangana-US cooperation. Revanth Reddy Seeks Faster US Visa Processing Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to support increased visa access for

A parliamentary panel has given Meta three days to respond over the temporary removal of PM Modi’s Facebook video and sought an unconditional apology from Mark Zuckerberg. The panel has also warned that Meta’s safe harbour protection could be reviewed if the company fails to provide a satisfactory response. Meta Gets 3-Day Deadline as Panel Seeks Zuckerberg Apology New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has increased pressure on Meta af

Viksit Bharat Review Focuses on Reforms and Technology Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with government Secretaries to review the Viksit Bharat agenda. Discussions covered economic growth, inter-ministerial coordination, indigenous technology, energy security, cybersecurity, institutional reforms, and citizen-centric governance. PM Modi Viksit Bharat Secretaries Meeting Focuses on Reforms Prime Minist

India’s Long Road to an Indigenous GaN Chip A group of IISc professors and researchers spent more than 15 years developing Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology. Their work eventually created AGNIT Semiconductors, strengthening India’s ability to produce strategic chips for defence, telecom, and power electronics. How IISc Researchers Built India’s Strategic

How the BMVM Portal Vulnerability Was Discovered A 21-year-old student discovered a serious vulnerability in the Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission portal that could have allowed unauthorised access to Aadhaar, PAN, pension, banking, and government login records. The flaw was reported to CERT-In and later fixed. Bihar Government Website Security Flaw Put Sensitive Data at Risk New Delhi, July 28, 2026: A Bihar gov

Bank of Baroda Data Leak: Customer Safety Steps Explained Reports claim nearly 1TB of Bank of Baroda data may have surfaced online, potentially exposing customer and internal records. The breach remains unverified, but customers are being urged to watch for phishing, secure banking access, and report suspicious activity quickly. New Delhi, July 27, 2026: Bank of Baroda data leak customer safety steps have come into focus after reports c

Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said the state will continue seeking ISM 2.0 support for chip manufacturing while positioning Hyderabad as a growing GCC hub. He also outlined plans to attract technology investment to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.   Sridhar Babu Outlines Telangana’s Chip and GCC Growth Vision Bengaluru: Telangana is seeking stron

Meta AI Adds Parent Alerts for Teen Crisis Conversations New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Meta has introduced a new safety system that can notify supervising parents when a teenager’s conversation with Meta AI shows possible signs of suicide or self-harm. Human Review Required Before Parents Receive Notifications The feature works through Instagram’s parental supervision system and covers Meta AI conversations c

Hyderabad Engineer Uday Ruddarraju Takes OpenAI Compute Role OpenAI has promoted infrastructure executive Uday Ruddarraju to CTO, Compute, about a year after he joined from xAI. The CBIT and University of Minnesota alumnus will help lead the expansion of compute, networking, storage, and data-centre systems.   Uday Ruddarraju Appointed OpenAI CTO of Compute New Delhi, July 22, 2026: OpenAI has promoted Indian-

WhatsApp Username Feature Put On Hold In India Amid Fraud Concerns Meta-owned WhatsApp has received more time to respond to the Indian government’s notice over its proposed username feature. The messaging platform has also assured the Centre that the feature will not be rolled out in India until discussions with the government are completed. What Is The WhatsApp Username Feature? The proposed username feature will allow use

Govt To Summon Meta Officials Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations The Central government is set to summon Meta officials after allegations surfaced that Instagram carried paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. The issue has raised serious questions over the platform’s ad moderation system and online child safety measures. According to the report, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials of the Ministry of E

Arattai To Disable Usernames After WhatsApp Notice Row 3 July 2026: Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai will disable its username-based account feature, days after the Indian government raised concerns over username features on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The move comes amid growing debate over whether usernames on messaging apps could increase the risk of online fraud, impersonation, and cybercrime

Huawei Band 11 series has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 3,999 under market operating price. The new fitness band lineup includes Huawei Band 11, Huawei Band 11 Metal and Huawei Band 11 Pro, offering AMOLED displays, health tracking features and up to 14 days of battery life. Huawei Band 11 Price In India Huawei has introduced three models in the Band 11 lineup for Indian buyers. The series is