Technology

June 19, 2025 1:25 PM

Apple eyes using AI to design its chips, technology executive says

Apple AAPL.O is interested in tapping generative artificial intelligence to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices, its top hardware technology executive said in private remarks last month. Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, made the remarks in a speech in Belgium, where he was receiving an award from Imec, an independent semiconductor research and development group that works closely with most of the world's biggest chipmaker...

June 12, 2025 4:23 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital connectivity and infrastructure witness remarkable growth

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has witnessed a digital revolution, transforming itself into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity, boosting telecom infrastructure, and revolutionising public service delivery through digital platforms. The digital economy, which contributed 11.74% to India’s national income in 2022–23,...

June 12, 2025 4:16 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital finance drives unprecedented financial inclusion

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has emerged as a global leader in digital finance and inclusion, harnessing technology to deliver accessible, efficient, and transparent financial services to every corner of the country. This digital transformation has played a pivotal role in bridging the urban-rural divide and reshaping India’s economic landscape. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital transactions, with over 1,867.7 cror...

June 12, 2025 4:06 PM

India leads global digital transactions: Amit Shah highlights 11 years of tech progress

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the Modi government's digital revolution over the past 11 years, including ease of living and economic boom achieved during the 'India's Techade'. He credited the government's vision for the technology-led development that has transformed society and every sector of the economy. "The Modi government democratised the use of technology and harnessed its power for the business sector, making Bharat a leading digital economy...

June 12, 2025 3:52 PM

11 years of Digital India: Technology turned into tool to empower the lives of poor

Besides the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' pledge, the goal and vision of achieving 'Digital India' is beginning to realise as this forms the core of governance of the incumbent dispensation. The digital revolution, which began 11 years ago, is entrenched in almost every policy-making and public welfare scheme delivery with elaborate plans on how to bring benefits to the poor, downtrodden and marginalised sections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X on Thursday and wr...

June 7, 2025 12:42 PM

Om Birla urges BRICS unity on terror, trade and tech as India prepares to host next summit

The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasília with a call for stronger cooperation among member nations on key global challenges, including terrorism, artificial intelligence (AI), and economic inclusion. Addressing the forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla thanked the Brazilian Parliament, government, and people for hosting the summit. He said the forum witnessed “meaningful dialogue” and an “exchange of views” aimed at enhancing parliamentary ties among BRICS nations — Brazi...

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...