Vaishnaw Warns of Sabotage Threats as India's Chip Sector Grows
Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that India's semiconductor sector will face sabotage attempts, including cyber attacks, fake news and physical disruptions.
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Cyber Command arrests three in ₹93.58 lakh online trading fraud, 507 mule accounts frozen
Three arrests and 507 frozen bank accounts have emerged from a probe into an online trading and investment fraud of ₹93.58 lakh.
Ebola messaging in DR Congo leaves deaf community behind
DR Congo's Ebola awareness drive is missing the deaf community, with schools and experts calling for sign language and adapted materials.
Cue Biopharma's CUE-221 clears Phase 2 test in chronic spontaneous urticaria
Cue Biopharma announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 study of CUE-221 in chronic spontaneous urticaria, with primary and key secondary endpoints met.
Bullet train corridor to get 28-seismometer earthquake alert system
NHSRCL is installing 28 seismometers along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor to detect earthquakes and halt trains automatically.
Vaishnaw Flags Cyber Threats to India's Expanding Chip Ambitions
India's semiconductor push aims to move beyond packaging toward a wider domestic supply chain, but the industry has been warned to prepare for cyberattacks and disruption.
Agentic AI Adoption Hits Productivity Snag in 30% of Firms, Finds McKinsey
McKinsey's 2026 outlook finds productivity fell in 30% of firms using agentic AI, with developer distrust and uneven gains tempering rapid enterprise adoption.
CXMT's Fifth-Generation DRAM Platform Enters Mass Production
China's CXMT says its fifth-generation DRAM platform is in mass production, yielding 50% more dies per wafer and powering new 24-gigabit LPDDR5X mobile chips.
Humanoid Robots Trade Blows in Shanghai as Combat League Debuts
Humanoid robots White Eagle and Golden Flash fought autonomously in Shanghai's URKL event, as Baoshan prepares the world's first robot fighting club.
AI adoption uneven across developed economies, hiring slowdown in exposed sectors: report
AI adoption in major developed economies ranges from 15–20%, with France, US, Netherlands and UK leading, while emerging markets record 10–15%, a Goldman Sachs Research report says.
SEMICON India 2026 wraps with 15 announcements on chips, AI and skilling
SEMICON India 2026 closed in New Delhi with 15 announcements covering RISC-V innovation, AI and quantum platforms, fab automation and semiconductor skilling.
Tim Cook Calls Australia's Social Media Curbs 'World-Leading', Says PM Albanese
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says Apple's Tim Cook described Australia's social media restrictions as 'world-leading' after the two met in California.
Trump-Xi State Dinner Puts Tech CEOs at Centre of Trade Tensions
US tech leaders will attend a state dinner during the Trump-Xi meeting, with AI, chips, rare earths and supply chains at the heart of bilateral tensions.
Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination for Frontline Workers in Bunia
Congo has begun vaccinating health workers in Bunia against Ebola, prioritising frontline staff as the country's largest outbreak continues to spread.
Trump Says He Will Name New AI Czar and Create 'AI Force'
US President Donald Trump said he plans to appoint a new AI adviser and create an 'AI force', but gave no details on either plan.
Trump Announces 'AI Force' and Plans to Appoint AI Czar
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an 'AI Force' and an AI czar, vowing not to hinder the industry's growth ahead of talks with China.
Antitrust Lawsuit Targets AI Giants Over Alleged Slowdown Coordination
A proposed class action alleges four leading AI firms illegally coordinated to slow development, citing a day of public statements by their CEOs.
Patent safeguards and generic manufacturing keep diabetes drugs cheap in India
Diabetologists find India's low drug prices stem from its role as a major pharma exporter and laws against patent evergreening that enable generics.
188 Indian scientists urge coordinated study of looming 'Super' El Niño
A joint appeal by 188 Indian scientists and ecologists asks researchers to prepare for and document the impacts of an imminent strong El Niño on India's nature and people.
UIDAI Charts Global Course for Aadhaar, Eyes Easier Access for NRIs and OCIs
UIDAI is working to take Aadhaar global, easing access for NRIs and OCI cardholders, and is using AI extensively for fraud detection.