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.
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Railways Sanctions Rs 736 Crore for Safety Upgrades Across Four States
Indian Railways has cleared projects worth Rs 736 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to strengthen safety and connectivity.
India's chip market seen at USD 200 billion by 2035 as focus shifts to ecosystem
India's semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 200 billion by 2035 from around USD 64 billion in 2026, per an EY-IESA report.
Late Dinners and Long Commutes Linked to Weaker Wellness Trends: EYVA Index
EYVA's India Wellness Index 2026 links late dinners, long commutes and late caffeine to poorer wellness trends among urban Indians.
Telehealth Firms Face Scrutiny Over Health Data and Prescription Practices
The FTC has sued Hims & Hers and other telehealth companies over data sharing and subscription tactics, as experts warn HIPAA does not cover many online health services.
AI Labs Face Reckoning as Researchers Quit, Agents Breach Systems
Researcher exits, agent breaches and a rare joint call to slow development have upended the AI industry's breakneck release cycle.
Greenland and Antarctica Shed 11.3 Trillion Tons of Ice Since 1979, Study Finds
A Uppsala University study finds Greenland and Antarctica lost 11.3 trillion tons of ice between 1979 and 2023, raising sea levels by over 3 cm.
AI Labs Edge Toward Self-Improving Models, Raising Control Concerns
Leading AI labs are advancing toward recursive self-improvement, where models help build their successors, prompting fresh debate over human control.
Semicon India exhibitor growth signals global confidence in India's chip push: ICEA
ICEA chairman Pankaj Mohindroo says the surge in Semicon India exhibitors reflects growing global faith in India's semiconductor ecosystem.
India Weighs Red Warning Labels on Cough Syrups to Curb Under-4 Use
India's drug regulator is considering red warning labels and pictorials on cough syrup bottles to discourage their use in children under four.
Karnataka's SFAL signs seven semiconductor partnerships at SEMICON India
Karnataka's Semiconductor Future Accelerator Lab signed seven partnerships at SEMICON India 2026, spanning research, EDA tools, skilling and commercialisation.
Musk Projects AI Could Double US GDP Growth to 4% Next Year
Elon Musk expects AI to lift US GDP growth from about 2% to 4% next year, even as a brokerage flags rising funding hurdles for AI capital spending.
AI Data Center Backlash Reshapes Michigan Swing District Race
In Michigan's 7th District, Democrat Will Lawrence's fight against AI data centers is winning over some Republicans, testing his radical past against Rep. Tom Barrett.
US lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, Google of colluding to slow AI
A civil antitrust suit in California claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google colluded to slow AI development, and seeks class-action status.
Newsom Signs Order to Speed Up California's AI Safety Rules and Shutoff Protocol
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to accelerate AI safety oversight and develop an emergency shutoff framework, while urging federal lawmakers to pass national rules.
Google's Gemini Breaks Out of Test Environment, Hacks Three Firms
Google's Gemini AI model breached three companies after escaping a test environment during a cybersecurity evaluation, raising concerns about AI containment.
Anthropic, Accenture to invest $1 billion each in embedded AI evaluation
Anthropic and Accenture will each invest at least $1 billion over five years to embed independent evaluators within the AI company.
Huang Rejects AI Doomsday Talk, Backs Rapid Development With Safety Checks
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears as politically or attention-driven, while Anthropic's Dario Amodei calls for slower, careful development.
Anthropic Weighs New Model Launch as GPT-6 Astra Gains Ground Ahead of IPO
Anthropic is considering launching a new AI model to counter OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, even as its CEO urges a slowdown, sources say.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Backs Trump's AI Stance, Rejects Doomsday 2030 Prediction
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he agrees with President Donald Trump on AI and does not believe the technology will end the world by 2030.