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February 3, 2026

Rs 600 cr for technology adoption

February 3, 2026

Trillion-dollar investments likely to come into datacenter sector

India’s datacenter industry is on the cusp of a trillion-dollar investment cycle as it sits at the intersection of three irreversible forces: explosive digital demand, geopolitical realignment, and infrastructure-scale policy support. With over a billion people coming online, AI and cloud workloads multiplying exponentially, and data localisation becoming a strategic imperative, compute is no longer a technology asset, it is national infrastructure.

February 2, 2026

India lifts tax weight to build tech muscle

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced an array of steps aimed at getting technology and Al firms to invest billions of dollars in establishing data centres and global capability centres as well as electronics and chip manufacturing plants.

February 2, 2026

Statecraft in action: How the 2026 budget bridges the gap between DRDO and the defence sector

During the last 12 years of governance by Prime Minister Modi, many things have changed. Society has become aspirational, performance has become a necessity, goals are set to be met, delivery has priority over rhetoric, and so on.

February 2, 2026

Govt today is not just a consumer of technology, but a co-creator: Dr Manjula N, Govt of Karnataka

As India debates how to regulate AI without slowing innovation, Karnataka positions itself as a state where policy is designed to enable deployment, not just experimentation. During an interaction at the India Digital Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, Dr Manjula N, Secretary to the Government, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, outlines how the state is strengthening itself as an active innovation enabler as technology paradigms rapidly evolve

February 2, 2026

NIT hosts workshop on human-machine interface

Research on human–machine interface must move from the laboratory to real-world rehabilitation, said Ramana Vinjamuri, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, at a workshop on “Introduction to human–machine interfaces and their applications in rehabilitation engineering” at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, on Monday.

February 2, 2026

Job creation and skill development top the agenda, ETManufacturing

February 2, 2026

Karnataka signs MoU with Jupiter Meta for study to boost start-up ecosystem

The state government on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with data and insights-led firm Jupiter Meta to undertake a large-scale, founder-led research initiative aimed at strengthening and future-proofing the state’s startup ecosystem.

February 2, 2026

Higher ECMS outlay, ISM 2.0 signal renewed focus on electronics ecosystem

The Union Budget 2026-27’s decision to increase the outlay for the less-than-a-year-old Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), along with the announcement of the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), signals a renewed focus on enhancing India’s position in the global electronics and semiconductor supply chain ecosystem, industry executives and experts said.

February 2, 2026

Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Delegation Visits NX Group Building

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. welcomed a delegation from the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), an initiative overseen by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India, to the NX Group Building on Wednesday, December 17 for an exchange of views on forming a strategic partnership to build logistics and warehouse infrastructure for India’s semiconductor sector and establish a world-class logistics hub in the Dholera area of the Indian state of Gujarat.

February 2, 2026

India Launches Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to Bolster Chipmaking Ecosystem

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking a strategic push to elevate the country’s capabilities in semiconductor production.The initiative builds directly on ISM 1.0, shifting focus toward high-value segments including the manufacturing of semiconductor equipment and materials. It also prioritizes the development of full-stack Indian intellectual property and the fortification of domestic supply chains.

February 2, 2026

Budget 2026: Auto & Components Get Policy Continuity and Longer-Run Relief

Budget 2026 strengthens the “future-ready” manufacturing stack behind next-generation vehicles. The India Semiconductor Mission will advance through ISM 2.0 to build domestic capability in equipment and materials, develop full-stack Indian IP, and create industry-led R&D and training centers. The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, launched in April 2025, is proposed to be scaled up with the outlay raised from ₹22,919 crore to ₹40,000 crore, reflecting strong investment traction. To secure EV-era inputs, the Rare Earth Permanent Magnets initiative will be supported through dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to promote mining, processing, R&D and manufacturing.

February 2, 2026

Priyank Kharge Announces Bengaluru GAFX 2026, Spotlights Karnataka’s Expanding Creative Economy

The Government of Karnataka, in association with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI) and Startup Karnataka, on Sunday announced the seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX 2026, Asia’s largest annual conference and exhibition for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, XR and immersive content. The event will be held from February 27 to March 1, 2026, at Hotel Lalit Ashok in Bengaluru.

February 2, 2026

Seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX to be held on Feb 27

The Karnataka government on Monday announced the seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, one of the country’s largest AVGC-XR conferences and exhibitions.

Supported by the state government in collaboration with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry and Startup Karnataka, the event will be held from February 27 to March 1 here.

It is expected to bring together creators, studios, technologists, investors, and industry leaders from across the global media and entertainment ecosystem.

February 2, 2026

India’s GenAI boom: 7 states driving most startup activity

India’s Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) ecosystem is growing fast, with over 890 GenAI startups operating across the country in 2025. However, this growth is not evenly spread. A small group of states accounts for the bulk of GenAI startup activity, highlighting where talent, capital and tech ecosystems are most concentrated.

February 2, 2026

GAFX 2026: Karnataka bets big on AI-driven creativity

Positioning Bengaluru as India’s global hub for animation, visual effects, gaming and extended reality (AVGC-XR), the Government of Karnataka on Monday announced Bengaluru GAFX 2026 with a strong push towards AI-driven creativity and next-generation storytelling.

February 2, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Sees Over 35,000 Registrations Ahead Of February Meet

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, has received over 35,000 registrations ahead of the event, indicating wide global interest. Officials said the response so far makes it the largest among the four global AI summits organised to date. Media registration for the summit is currently open, with February 8 set as the deadline to apply.

February 2, 2026

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans solar-powered AI data centres in orbit’

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly exploring an ambitious plan to power artificial intelligence infrastructure using solar energy harvested in orbit, according to a recent filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The proposal outlines a concept where large numbers of satellites could function as space-based power and computing platforms for AI workloads — a move that could significantly change how high-energy data processing is handled in the future.

February 2, 2026

Govt today is not just a consumer of technology, but a co-creator: Dr Manjula N, Govt of Karnataka

February 2, 2026

Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware

Karnataka is already a favourite among start-ups, given its position as the country’s top information technology (IT) software hub. And, once again, it clinches the top spot in the Outlook Business Outperformers 2026 rankings. With its dominance in software exports and global IT services, the state secures an overall score of 83.3 and first place among peers for starting up.

January 30, 2026

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LinkedIn India extends partnership with Mentor Together through INR 1.5 crore grant to upskill 25000 students across Karnataka

June 16, 2026

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LinkedIn India extends partnership with Mentor Together through INR 1.5 crore grant to upskill 25000 students across Karnataka

June 16, 2026

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