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The government in Budget 2026 announced support to Indian institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in setting up content creator labs and also earmarked Rs 250 crore for talent development in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector.
China’s Unitree G1 humanoid robot has successfully completed an extreme cold test in Xinjiang, walking through deep snow at -47 degrees Celsius. The experiment highlights major progress in robotics designed for harsh environments.
Apart from increasing demand for data centres, the trade deal also removes fears that India will build its own technology stack and not buy from US Tech companies, experts told Moneycontrol
Perovskite-silicon hybrid solar cells, launching in 2026, promise 34% higher efficiency than traditional panels. This breakthrough combines advanced materials science and physics to accelerate global solar energy adoption.
Budget 2026 is ultimately a statement of confidence, one that envisions India as a global hub for data infrastructure, manufacturing competitiveness, and semiconductor innovation
It has also allocated Rs 35 crore for National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics - Extended Reality (NCoE AVGC-XR). The allocation is up from Rs 17 crore in Budget 2025-26.
The proposed Khelo India Mission will include the systematic development of coaches and support staff, integration of sports science and technology, and promotion of competitions and leagues to build a strong sports culture.
Meta India's revenue from operations grew by 25 percent YoY to Rs 3,792.9 crore in FY25 while total expenses increased by 22.6 percent.
India needs to rethink technological sovereignty. Focus should be on trust and predictable rules. Cross-border data flows are key. Forced localization isn’t the answer. AI and digital growth depend on this
Addressing concerns around AI replacing jobs and creativity, Mani emphasised that AI is driving a natural evolution of roles rather than eliminating them.
The I&B ministry is working on a single-window mechanism for live entertainment permissions, including those needed from state governments
Industry estimates pegged the sector’s size at around Rs 2.5 trillion in 2024, driven by rising incomes, rapid internet penetration and a large domestic market
Davos shows the AI race is no longer about better models alone. It is about trust, governance and infrastructure, which will decide how AI scales and who controls it
Budget 2026 must accelerate RDI fund deployment, incentivise climate-tech, strengthen FTAs, and simplify regulations to transform India into a global innovation and investment powerhouse
Sorrell also pointed out how India is a beacon of growth and that Prime Minister Modi is on fire.
India enters Budget 2026 with growing technology momentum. Decisive R&D investment, industry-led innovation, and large-scale capital can turn intent into lasting global leadership
The programme is designed to scout, fund and groom upcoming storytellers creating episodic micro dramas -- bite-sized series built for mobile-first audiences
The IndiGo crisis that led to 4,500 flight cancellations saw a flood of customer queries. The travel platform's AI tools handled 90% of the calls
I personally like quarters such as Q3 FY26. Disruptions and challenging macro conditions allow us to differentiate, said the company's Chief Financial Officer, Saurabh Devendra Singh.
Scientists have developed a way to generate electricity from Earth’s radiant heat at night, potentially powering satellites even in darkness and opening new frontiers for space renewable energy.
Updated DRHP shows IPO to be a pure offer for sale with no fresh issue.
A Chinese scientist’s viral demonstration shows how simple optics can make body parts vanish, sparking global debate over whether real-world invisibility is science, illusion, or something in between.
Travel operators say long weekends have become increasingly significant for the travel industry with an incremental demand jump of 20 percent or more.
While India's participation has been limited in the Esports World Cup in the last two seasons, EWC's Chief Games Officer Fabian Scheuermann, is hopeful of higher participation by Indian esports players in the coming two editions.
Video gaming cafés and arenas, and access to career counselling and mentorship are some of the factors that can drive esports growth in India.
