Ahead of the Construction Technology Show (Con Tech Show) 2026, industry leaders, technology innovators and academia came together in Mumbai to deliberate on how digitalisation, automation and industrialised construction can reshape the sector. The discussion made one thing clear: construction can no longer afford to treat technology as optional. Held on 12 March 2026 at...
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India’s Space Sector Secures Cyber Shield with CERT‑In, SIA‑India Guidelines
Amid rising threats—including 1.5 million cyberattack attempts during Operation Sindoor and a sevenfold surge in government network breaches—the guidelines aim to fortify India’s space ecosystem. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT‑In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the industry body Satcom India Association (SIA‑India), has released a comprehensive...
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India’s Space Kidz Launches World’s First Space Curriculum for Schools
The book CubeSat 101: Inception to Operations offers a comprehensive curriculum in CubeSat training and space technology education, the first of its kind for high school students globally. Chennai-based student satellite pioneer Space Kidz India has unveiled the book CubeSat 101: Inception to Operations for structured satellite education. The book offers a comprehensive curriculum in...
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Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
Deployed under the Railway Protection Force’s modernisation push, the humanoid robot strengthens station operations in security, passenger services, crowd management and safety awareness. In a first for the Indian Railways, a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN has been deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery. The robot was launched...
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GCCs Propel India’s Office Market to Record Absorption in 2025
Global capability centres (GCCs) emerged as the dominant growth driver of India’s office market in 2025, accounting for 45 per cent of total absorption, up from 41 per cent in 2024. Strong demand from global capability centres (GCCs), supported by a favourable policy environment and H1‑B visa restrictions, propelled pan‑India office absorption to an all‑time...
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Project Kaundinya: OneWeb Connectivity Powers Indian Navy’s Historic INSV Kaundinya Voyage
The vessel’s traditional design left it without modern communication systems, making OneWeb the expedition’s sole means of connectivity. During INSV Kaundinya’s 18-day voyage along the historic India-Oman trade route in the Indian Ocean, Eutelsat’s OneWeb provided high‑speed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to the ship. Inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques, the traditionally built...
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Powerplay Rolls Out Procurement-Linked Credit to Unlock Contractor Cash Flows
Powerplay Credit, a software-driven solution, leverages real-time project data on the Powerplay platform to deliver collateral-free, zero-interest credit while ensuring disciplined end-use and reducing execution risk. Homegrown construction tech platform Powerplay has announced the launch of Powerplay Credit, a project-linked working capital solution designed to ease cash flow pressures faced by contractors during active project...
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NHAI Urges DoT and TRAI to Fix Mobile Connectivity Gaps on National Highways
Citing safety concerns and the strategic role of highways, NHAI has pressed for urgent, coordinated measures to deliver seamless connectivity nationwide. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), India’s apex highway development agency, has flagged critical mobile network connectivity issues across several stretches of the national highway network and sought urgent intervention from the concerned...
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Smarter, Greener, Stronger
Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 provides insights into how Energy, Industry, and buildings are powering the infrastructure transition Powering the Future: The Energy Sector’s Digital Revolution The Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025 reveals a dramatic acceleration in the digital transformation of global energy infrastructure. Over 70% of energy sector respondents now see digital technologies—especially AI,...
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Noida International Airport Taps Tech Mahindra for 24×7 Cybersecurity Command Centre
Through this strategic partnership, NIA aims to hardwires resilience and cybersecurity into its operations from the ground up. Addressing a critical dimension of airport security, India’s upcoming mega‑airport has signed a landmark agreement to fortify its network and cybersecurity operations. Noida International Airport (NIA) announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra, the Pune‑headquartered global technology consulting...