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The United States has officially confirmed India’s forthcoming entry into Pax Silica, a pivotal US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductors.US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg made the announcement on Thursday at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC. He expressed enthusiasm about welcoming India next month,
India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is exploring a bold concept: establishing physical data centres in orbit.This initiative addresses the surging volumes of data from satellites, which are straining Earth-based infrastructure. By processing and storing information directly in space, ISRO aims to alleviate downlink bottlenecks and enhance efficiency.The Department
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has reached a landmark conclusion after protracted negotiations, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral economic relations.Finalised on Tuesday (27-1-2026) during the India-EU summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, the deal promises to
Illustrative Image Turning Point: India requested GaN technology in the Rafale deal but was refused. In turn, DRDO initiated its indigenous development. Barred from compound chip technology by foreign nations, Indian scientists followed their tradition: Make in India.India’s history of innovation shines through: sanctions after the 1974 Operation Smiling Buddha and 1998
India’s Semiconductor Mission has achieved a significant milestone, with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing that commercial production of semiconductor chips will commence in 2026, precisely within the five-year timeline set at its launch.Speaking in Veldhoven, Netherlands, on 23 January 2026, Vaishnaw expressed delight at the progress during an
QpiAI has unveiled its ground breaking Kaveri superconducting quantum processor chip, marking a significant advancement in quantum computing technology.This 64-qubit processor employs the company’s proprietary superconducting flip-chip integrated technology, designed specifically for scalable quantum systems. By incorporating wafer-scale fabrication, Kaveri achieves high qubit density, which is
India has taken a monumental stride in bolstering its defence capabilities with the launch of the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework. Unveiled today by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan alongside the Service Chiefs, this initiative marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s quest for technological supremacy on the battlefield.The framework arrives at a critical juncture, as quantum
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune has announced a significant advance in India’s quantum communication capability with the development of an indigenous technology named PhotonSync.This system is designed to convert standard telecom-grade optical fibres into ultra-stable quantum channels, addressing one of the most persistent engineering bottlenecks in
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, a prominent Indian defence firm, has announced a substantial investment of ₹500 crore to establish a cutting-edge semiconductor production facility, reported Manu Pubby of ET News.This initiative aims to address critical gaps in domestic manufacturing and position India as a key player in the global supply chain for advanced defence electronics.The new
MosChip Technologies, a Hyderabad-based semiconductor firm, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully delivering a custom System-on-Chip (SoC) to the Space Applications Centre (SAC), the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) premier research and development laboratory.This accomplishment centres on the silicon bring-up of the SoC, developed on a sophisticated 28nm technology node