Technology

January 16, 2025 3:38 PM

India set to become ‘GCC Capital of the World’

India is poised to become the ‘GCC Capital of the World,’ with 1,700 global capability centres (GCCs) employing over two million people — a figure expected to grow significantly by 2030, the government announced on Thursday. GCCs are at the forefront of adopting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotic process automation, digital commerce, cybersecurity, blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr...

January 7, 2025 1:41 PM

AI to drive urgency for reinvention, act as personal brand ambassador: report

As artificial intelligence (AI) spreads rapidly across enterprises and society, faster than any prior technology, 69 per cent of executives, including those in India, believe it brings a new urgency to reinvent how technology systems and processes are designed, built, and operated, a report revealed on Tuesday. The ‘Accenture Technology Vision 2025’ predicted that AI will increasingly act as a technology development partner, a personal brand ambassador, power robotic bodies in the physical ...

October 4, 2024 9:27 AM

India regards US as one of our most reliable trade partners: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday stated that US-India relations are expanding across various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment. Goyal emphasised that India places great importance on its relationship with the United States. "Let me be clear: India regards the United States as one of our most reliable trade partners. We are increasingly expanding our relations and trade across goods, services, technology, and investment. We deeply value this par...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi chairs Semiconductor Executives’ Roundtable, says democracy and technology can ensure welfare of humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Semiconductor Executives' Roundtable at his residence on Tuesday, underscoring the significance of the semiconductor industry for India's future and the global economy. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the transformative role of semiconductors, calling them the foundation of the Digital Age. He noted that semiconductors will soon become essential even for basic daily necessities. "The future will be driven by technology, and your ideas will not only sha...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi calls for mass usage of technology, not monopolising it

In his brief address at the Outreach Session of the recent G7 Summit held in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon three key aspects that India is prioritizing: technology and Artificial Intelligence, energy security, and affordability, and last mile service delivery to its people. Specifically on technology, PM Modi called on global leaders who converged in Italy to collectively ensure that the benefits of technology reach all sections of society, to realise the potential of every p...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Modi government committed to reforms, technology, and transparency: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

As the Lok Sabha elections draw closer to their final phase on June 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday highlighted the Modi government's dedication to reforms, cutting-edge technology, and transparency to build a developed India. In a series of posts on social media platform X, Sitharaman assured that, if re-elected, the government will continue to "maximize the value and impact" of hard-earned taxpayer money, ensuring it is put to the best possible use for the benefit of all. Sh...

May 16, 2024 9:26 PM

6g: The next technological leap

As 5G networks continue to expand worldwide, heralding new communication capabilities and services, attention is already turning to the next frontier: 6G. With the potential to revolutionize society, industries, and everyday life, 6G networks are poised to become the backbone of future communication needs, serving both humans and intelligent machines. To capitalize on this potential, collaboration between industry and research communities is crucial, with a shared vision driving advancements in ...