Ethical issues on data compliance loom as China's healthcare leans on AI

IANS | June 28, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) While AI in China’s healthcare industry is progressing towards providing reliable solutions, it is still not clear whether it can make a major change in the future of medicine, because this will depend on how stakeholders balance opportunity against risk, according to a media report

PM Modi highlights AI innovations at Nalanda, Central Sanskrit University

IANS | June 28, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence continue to transform the world, it has become equally important to preserve human creativity and remain connected to India’s civilisational roots while embracing innovation.

India approves 12 chip manufacturing projects with Rs 1.64 lakh crore investment pipeline

IANS | June 28, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects have been approved with an investment pipeline of approximately Rs 1.64 lakh crore, comprising one semiconductor fabrication unit, two compound semiconductor fabrication units and nine packaging units, according to an official fact-sheet.

Japan reaffirms 10 trillion yen investment in India over next decade: Minister

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to invest 10 trillion yen in India over the next decade, with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama describing the bilateral partnership as one that could become "the most important relationship in the world", according to a statement.

India, Japan to launch framework for biogas-powered vehicles: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India and Japan will establish a framework to promote biogas-powered vehicles as part of efforts to strengthen clean mobility and energy security, with the two countries targeting the expansion of methane production plants for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India, a report has said.