Cybersecurity must evolve from fragmented, reactive controls to an AI‑powered, human‑led, always‑on model delivered through a unified platform, writes Sharat Sinha. The world has entered an era where more than 20 billion connected devices generate continuous digital exhaust. Every transaction, sensor read, API call, and remote login now feeds a vast digital nervous system supporting...
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India’s Private Spacetech Ambitions Reach Orbit After Skyroot’s Successful Launch
Following the mission’s success, India and firms like Skyroot are positioning to disrupt the satellite launch segment, which has seen the rise of global leaders such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX. As Skyroot Aerospace’s navy blue and white Vikram‑1 rocket lifted off at 12:05 IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,...
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India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram‑1 Set for July 18 Test Flight
The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a micro‑art installation. Hyderabad‑based launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbital‑class Vikram‑1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre‑Sriharikota (SDSC‑SHAR) on July 18 at 1130 IST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikram‑1’s...
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AM/NS India and SVNIT Launch Programme to Build Industry‑Ready Talent in Surat
The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs for young engineering talent from Surat and nearby regions. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India, a joint venture between global steelmakers Arcelor Mittal and Nippon Steel, has launched the Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP) in partnership with the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. The one‑year certification course aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and...
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India’s Drone Challenge 2.0 Empowers Students to Build Smarter Drones on Indigenous Chips
The prize pool for NIDAR 2.0 has been expanded to over ₹6.5 million, with winners gaining internships, incubation and cloud credits to help turn prototypes into commercial products. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India (DFI), has launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone...
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As India’s GCCs Shift from Cost to Capability Leadership, Sitharaman Charts Next Decade of Growth
The Union Finance Minister stressed that India must stay ahead of the GCC curve by building a facilitative ecosystem. The evolution of India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector from cost efficiency to capability leadership reinforces that global enterprises are no longer choosing locations based on cost alone, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Addressing...
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India Needs a Comprehensive Approach to Data Sovereignty and Resilience: AS Kiran Kumar
The veteran scientist has emphasised that data sovereignty and resilience require a multidimensional approach to ensure lasting solutions. India must identify the multiple ways in which citizen data is being collected by external agencies as part of its efforts to strengthen data sovereignty and data resilience, space scientist and former Chairman of the Indian Space...
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Skyroot Sets Launch Window for India’s First Private Orbital Rocket
The success of Mission Aagaman, the maiden flight of Vikram‑1, would mark the arrival of India’s private orbital launch capability. Hyderabad‑based Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of its Vikram‑1 rocket, India’s first privately developed orbital‑class launch vehicle. Test Flight‑1, named ‘Aagaman’ (Sanskrit for Arrival), is targeted for no...
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Tech Cuts Mishandled Bag Rates by 23%, But $6.3 Billion Cost Persists: SITA
With net profit averaging just $8 per passenger, one mishandled bag erases the profit from more than 30 seats sold, while five can wipe out the profit of an entire flight, according to the latest report by aviation IT leader SITA. In 2025, mishandled baggage rates dropped 23 per cent, a sign that digital transformation...
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Digi Yatra Crosses 100 Million Journeys, Expands Seamless Travel Across 38 Airports
Commending the milestone, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced that Digi Yatra will be enabled at 27 more airports by 2027. India’s flagship digital travel platform, Digi Yatra, has achieved a major milestone by enabling over 100 million seamless passenger journeys across 38 airports, supported by more than 24 million downloads on iOS...