State moving from E-Governance to AI governance: Priyank
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Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has immense potential to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but its impact will depend on how responsibly the technology is used.
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Mangaluru-based biotech startup Papersens is developing non-invasive diagnostic tests using gold nanoparticles and graphene quantum dots to detect diseases through urine, sweat and saliva samples. Its lead product targets the early detection of leptospirosis. The startup has completed trials involving 250-300 patients, secured a manufacturing licence and plans a pan-India clinical study before commercial launch.
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The Centre’s national policy for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) is likely to be finalised this year. Proposals such as single-window clearance and an entity-based digital locker are being discussed and may be part of the final policy, sources said.
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More than 3,000 startups incubated at the Nadathur Sarangapani Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), the entrepreneurship arm of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), have created over $7 billion in enterprise value since the centre’s founding in 2000. Those startups have also generated more than 35,000 jobs, according to the institute.
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The nature of modern warfare is changing rapidly, with unmanned systems increasingly shaping outcomes on the battlefield. The experience of Operation Sindoor in May 2025 reinforced this reality for India’s armed forces, highlighting both the growing importance of drones and the urgent need for a robust domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
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The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Indonesia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, deep technology, entrepreneurship and talent
Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India, in an interview with ET Edge Insights, outlined how India is building a strong semiconductor ecosystem by combining its deep chip-design talent, software capabilities, supportive government policies, and expanding manufacturing infrastructure. He emphasised that India must move beyond providing design services to creating indigenous semiconductor products, brands, startups, and complete capabilities spanning chips, cloud infrastructure, and industry applications
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The partnership comes at a time when India is investing heavily in building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem. As new chip manufacturing and packaging projects take shape across the country, the demand for skilled engineers and industry-focused research continues to grow. This collaboration is expected to help bridge that gap by creating opportunities for students, researchers and industry professionals.