Sci-Tech

September 9, 2026 2:31 PM

India to debut in 11 new skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India is set to expand its global skills footprint with first-time participation in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. Team Skill India will compete in 63 of the 64 skills at the competition, with a continge...

September 9, 2026 2:39 PM

Global Fintech Fest 2026 highlights India’s growing role in digital finance

India’s expanding digital public infrastructure (DPI), interoperable payment systems and technology-driven financial services have strengthened its position as a major global fintech hub, with the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) focusing on emerging technologies shaping the future...

September 9, 2026 11:59 AM

International Space Summit to Begin in Paris, Nearly 120 Delegations to Attend

France is pressing ahead with a space summit shunned by the U.S. tech giants and hampered by a lower-than-expected turnout from European leaders as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a stronger role for Europe in the competitive maelstrom of space. Organisers had billed the International Space Summit ...

September 7, 2026 5:05 PM

India, Luxembourg explore deeper cooperation in space, AI, quantum technologies

India and Luxembourg have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in space and exploring new areas of collaboration, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials and life sciences. Luxembourg Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism Lex Delles, who is curren...

September 7, 2026 4:10 PM

AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns

U.N. rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, and said he would urge companies in the coming days to reduce the risks. “I share the concerns of industry insiders that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to hum...

September 7, 2026 3:34 PM

US Wants India ‘By Our Side’ as It Returns to Moon: Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said the United States wants India “by our side” on the lunar surface as it returns to the Moon, citing NASA’s invitation to ISRO to join its Moon base programme.  “India is a proud signatory of the Artemis Accords, and NASA has officially invite...

September 7, 2026 3:15 PM

Over 600 Internet experts, policymakers gather in Mumbai for APNIC 62

More than 600 Internet experts, policymakers, network operators and technology leaders have gathered in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62), being held from September 4 to 10. The conference includes technical workshops, conference sessions, policy meetings and community events focused ...