TECHNOLOGY
No first-time launch vehicle has gone through so much: Agnikul Cosmos' Chakravarthy
Agnikul Cosmos co-founder Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy said that the Agnibaan SOrTeD had to withstand salty air and even water splashes.
BUSINESS
Agnikul in talks with customers for orbital launch scheduled for end of FY25: COO Moin SPM
Moin said, "The orbital launch will be a developmental flight. Customers have already reached out to us, and we will be carrying payloads."
TECHNOLOGY
Meet the ex-Wall St trader, ops expert and IIT Madras professor behind Agnikul Cosmos
The startup was founded in 2017 by CEO Srinath Ravichandran, a Wall Street trader-turned-aerospace engineer, Moin SPM an operations specialist and Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, a professor at IIT Madras.
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Govt raises alarm on Facebook, WhatsApp scammers impersonating officials
This alert is the latest response to targeted cyber attacks affecting government establishments, particularly defence bodies, given their access to sensitive information and data.
TECHNOLOGY
Space tech startup Pixxel on course to launch 6 satellites, using ISRO, SpaceX rockets
In February, during the inauguration of its 30,000 sq ft facility in Bangalore, the company had announced its plans of launching six hyperspectral imagery satellites
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Electronics manufacturers urge Indian Govt to introduce PLI scheme for components, wearables
In a letter to the IT ministry, the Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT) said that such incentives would not only boost exports but also foster large-scale production capacity and attract investment in the electronics sector
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IAMAI warns that draft digital competition bill can dry up investments in startups
The industry body also said that the criteria for designating enterprises as Systematically Significant Digital Enterprises (SSDEs) can potentially include the entirety of the Indian digital sector
TECHNOLOGY
Stakeholder positions 'misrepresented' in CDCL report on Big Tech regulation
In the report, Nasscom and AZB and Partners were said to be "in favour of ex-ante regulation" for digital markets, which refers to regulatory measures implemented in anticipation of potential problems
TECHNOLOGY
IndiaAI gathers steam: Govt to soon launch National Center for AI, request for proposal for GPU infra
The government plans to provide viability gap funding for GPU-based computing infrastructure or offer it through a voucher system.
TECHNOLOGY
70 notices in 49 days: In its battle on deepfakes, Kolkata Police targets users not platforms
Legal experts say Kolkata Police’s use of Section 149 of CrPC is the first time that law enforcement agencies are using the provision as the users, and not the platform, are in focus
TECHNOLOGY
Vishing: New deepfake-enabled cyber attack technique has India worried
In vishing, adversaries use phone calls to trick victims into opening malicious emails sent on their government email IDs.
TECHNOLOGY
IN-SPACe releases guidelines for implementation of Indian Space Policy 2023
The implementation document follows the release of the Indian Space Policy in 2023 which lays down the role that several government bodies, such as ISRO etc, apart from specifying the role non-governmental entities (NGEs) — a term for private players in the space sector — will play in India’s space ecosystem.
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India cracks down on Instagram: FIR filed over alleged 'indecent' videos involving minors
The West Bengal police has filed a case under the POCSO act against the social media website for providing a platform for alleged indecent videos involving minors. This FIR mirrors a case that was registered against YouTube in January for hosting similar content.
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India warns govt officials of Pakistan-linked threat actor exploiting WinRAR vulnerability to steal sensitive info
In an advisory, the Union govt recommended officials to identify systems that have been infected by this threat actor and isolate them from the network
TECHNOLOGY
Lok Sabha elections: Google removes controversial video on EVMs
The notice was issued on April 26, the day Supreme Court reaffirmed its faith in EVMs and dismissed a plea that sought a return to the paper ballot
BUSINESS
How this TCS executive-cum-food influencer uses Gen AI to manage close to a million followers
Krish Ashok, renowned as both a tech leader and a culinary influencer, reveals his minimalist approach to content creation, leveraging his custom-made GPT assistant. With nearly 1 million followers, he blends AI expertise from his role at TCS with his passion for storytelling and culinary exploration.
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Lok Sabha elections: Government warns of legal action against deepfake misuse
Recent deepfake incidents involving Bollywood actors have prompted police investigations and calls for policy amendments
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Stakeholders want 5 more months to respond to draft of Digital Competition Bill
Civil society groups, industry bodies and individuals say the bill is complex and has the potential to impact various sectors of the economy. They need more time to study it
BUSINESS
How a drone crunched tissue sample transport time from 1 hour to 16 minutes for surgery in Karnataka
In a medical first for India, drones delivered appendix tissue for analysis during surgery, reducing wait time by over 40 minutes.
TECHNOLOGY
Hyderabad's Dhruva Space bags $9 million from IAN Alpha Fund, others
The $9.3 million Series A2 funding brings the startup's total Series A round to around $ 14 million. The money will go towards the company's manufacturing facility and acquisition plans
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Swiss authorities intervene, Proton Mail not blocked in India
The platform has said its legally obliged to deny information requests from foreign authorities under Swiss law
TECHNOLOGY
SpaceX chief Elon Musk to meet space tech startups during India visit
While details of the agenda remain under wraps, Moneycontrol has learnt that Musk is expected to speak to the startups to learn more about their innovations and offerings. Additionally, these startups are expected to present showcases of their technologies to the SpaceX chief.
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Government issues advisory on CCTV cameras over security concerns
Following up on its internal advisory, the ministry has issued a gazette notification which mandates encryption of data transmission and penetration testing of CCTVs
TECHNOLOGY
Google Cloud Next '24: AI regulation needs to be technologically feasible, says CEO Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian also talked about how the company is designing data centers specifically optimised for artificial intelligence.
