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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has clarified the $500 billion figure in the India-US interim trade agreement, emphasising that India does not face any binding obligation to purchase that amount from the United States.Speaking to ANI on 8 February 2026, Goyal stated that the agreement reflects India’s intent to procure products based on its expanding commercial needs, rather
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, announced a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor ambitions with the unveiling of Qualcomm’s 2-nanometre chip, demonstrated during an event in Bangalore on 7 February.He framed this development as a decisive shift in India’s role from a back-office location to a comprehensive hub capable of end-to-end
India’s Union Budget has received strong endorsement from IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who highlighted its potential to propel the semiconductor sector forward and stimulate substantial investments in data centres.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal, Vaishnaw praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements as a pivotal step for
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