North Korea’s Kim urges drone dominance, greater military AI use amid border tensions

October 30, 2026 12:14 PM

North Korea’s Kim urges drone dominance, greater military AI use amid border tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for his country to seize "absolute superiority" in drone technology as he attended an exhibition and demonstration of unmanned aeronautical technology, state media KCNA reported on Friday. The firepower demonstration featured tactical suicide attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, multipurpose drones and 600mm multiple rocket launchers, KCNA said. The display highlighted Kim's push to modernise North Korea's armed forces by using drones and artificial i...

AI, maritime security priorities in India’s pursuit of UNSC election

October 30, 2026 10:18 AM

AI, maritime security priorities in India’s pursuit of UNSC election

As threats to maritime security emerge from new technology, India has urged international cooperation to counter them and said it would be a priority for it in pursuing election to the Security Council. "India has identified AI (artificial intelligence) and maritime security as important priorities for its candidature to the Security Council for 2028–2029", India's Permanent Representative P Harish said on Thursday. "Our objective is clear: technology must strengthen human security, not unde...

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

October 29, 2026 11:14 PM

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

India and Armenia reviewed various aspects of their bilateral relations, including trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education and cultural exchanges, during the Foreign Office Consultations co-chaired by senior officials of both countries. Secretary (West) Sibi George co-chaired the India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a post on X...

Anthropic uses Claude to generate 35,000 antibody designs for food allergy treatment, targets faster drug development

October 28, 2026 12:19 PM

Anthropic uses Claude to generate 35,000 antibody designs for food allergy treatment, targets faster drug development

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said its Claude model generated around 35,000 antibody designs in about a month for a potential food allergy treatment, as it expands efforts to use AI across drug discovery, manufacturing and clinical development. In an update on its life sciences research, Anthropic said its work with biotechnology company Divergence Labs produced early results for a proposed treatment designed to remove immunoglobulin E (IgE), a molecule involved in allergic reaction...

PM Modi Highlights India’s ‘Solution at Scale’ Approach, Calls for Domestic Breakthroughs to Address Global Challenges

October 27, 2026 9:17 PM

PM Modi Highlights India’s ‘Solution at Scale’ Approach, Calls for Domestic Breakthroughs to Address Global Challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for India to lead the world in emerging science and technology, highlighting the country's growing capabilities in nuclear energy, space, artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, and its potential to develop solutions to global challenges at scale. Inaugurating the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi emphasised India's ability to develop secure, population-scale solutions, drawi...

12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Adopts Joint Declaration on Global Cooperation, UN Security Council Reform, AI and Counter-Terrorism

October 27, 2026 8:26 PM

12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Adopts Joint Declaration on Global Cooperation, UN Security Council Reform, AI and Counter-Terrorism

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in New Delhi on Tuesday with the adoption of a Joint Declaration, reaffirming the role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in strengthening mutual understanding, building trust among nations, supporting the peaceful resolution of international disputes and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the forum, which was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. The Presiding Officers and...

Anthropic’s soaring sales, steep losses put AI frenzy to IPO test

October 27, 2026 1:14 PM

Anthropic’s soaring sales, steep losses put AI frenzy to IPO test

Anthropic took a big step closer to a potentially record-breaking IPO on Monday, even as it revealed steep losses and security concerns that could test investors' enthusiasm for the AI heavyweight. AI has captured investors' imagination with the promise of a technological leap that could transform businesses, accelerate scientific breakthroughs and unlock vast productivity gains. That has fueled enormous investments in computing infrastructure and AI development, while also stoking skepticism ...

PM Modi to Inaugurate Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on October 27

October 26, 2026 7:47 PM

PM Modi to Inaugurate Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on October 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on 27 October at 5:30 PM at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The three-day Conclave, scheduled from 27 to 29 October, will bring together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and India's science, technology and innovation priorit...

Innovation and Technological Progress Must Benefit All Humanity: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

October 23, 2026 8:20 PM

Innovation and Technological Progress Must Benefit All Humanity: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday released the book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, authored by Anil K. Antony, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Emphasising that “Advantage India is Advantage to Humanity”, he said that all sovereign countries are equal and must be treated equally, and that innovations and technological advancements should benefit all humanity rather than remain the exclusive property of any one country. Book Explores India...

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

October 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army for the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he called for a long-term strategic vision spanning the next 20–30 years and urged Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical and regional developments while remaining equally prepared to respond to immedi...