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10 min readIndia pivots to sodium‑ion batteries to secure energy independence.
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Indian startups urged to adopt AI, quantum, edge, bio, DeFi by 2026, McKinsey says
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BuckleShield: Sankalp’s Smart Seatbelt System Enhances In-Car Safety
An exploration of occupant safety, multi-sensor monitoring and the complementary role of dashcam technology.
India’s UPI Voice Payments Under Attack: AI Deepfakes Threaten Fintech Security
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AI-driven forecasting is turning satellite data into real‑time price predictions, helping farmers, traders, and policymakers curb food inflation across India’s volatile supply chain and in the broader economy.
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India’s tech future hinges on a bold shift: turning public procurement into a launchpad for deep‑tech giants, promising satellite launch, AI diagnostics, and quantum‑secure defence, while bridging funding gaps.
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Indian space startups urged to forge own paths, not copy ISRO playbook
India’s space scene faces a choice: copy ISRO’s proven, cautious path or forge a nimble, profit‑driven future. Startups must balance legacy lessons with market speed to thrive.
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AI predictive models help keep Indian food prices steady amid global shocks
AI-driven forecasting is turning satellite data into real‑time price predictions, helping farmers, traders, and policymakers curb food inflation across India’s volatile supply chain and in the broader economy.
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India’s high‑value factories are racing to shave milliseconds off sensor‑to‑action loops, blending private 5G’s ultra‑reliable radio with edge mesh compute to keep production lines in perfect sync.
Indian AI labs merge synthetic data and human curation to empower low‑resource languages
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