A Vision to Transform: Odisha’s Bold Startup Strategy The Odisha government’s multi-pronged strategy to build a thriving innovation ecosystem is beginning to bear fruit. In a major recognition of this vision, seven startups from the state have secured ₹35 crore in funding under the Government of India’s Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme. The announcement, made…
YouTube Joins Growing List of Teen Social Media Bans Australia has become the first country in the world to enforce a nationwide ban on social media use—including YouTube—for children under 16, in a sweeping move aimed at safeguarding minors online. The updated regulation, announced by Communications Minister Anika Wells, adds YouTube to a list of…
A Revolutionary Leap in Human-Tech Integration In a moment that may redefine human-computer interaction forever, Audrey Crews, a woman paralyzed for two decades, has become the first female Neuralink patient to write and draw using only her thoughts. Her achievement—digitally writing her name “Audrey” without moving a muscle—signals not just a personal victory but a…
A Policy Rooted in Change and Innovation July 29, 2025, marks five years since the launch of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a landmark reform that reimagined education after more than three decades. Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020, NEP’s mission was not only to revamp curriculum design but also to build an…
A High-Stakes Operation in Golaghat The Assam government has commenced one of its most sweeping eviction operations to date, targeting alleged encroachers in the Rengma Reserve Forest located in Golaghat district. The drive, launched early Tuesday, is expected to impact nearly 2,000 families in its first phase alone, as part of a broader plan to…
A Digital Lifeline Under Threat Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the backbone of India’s digital payment revolution, has transformed the way citizens transact. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a target for increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. With financial scams growing in both volume and complexity, the Indian government is now taking a bold step…
A Legal Battle Rooted in Geopolitical Tensions Russia-linked Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft, accusing the U.S.-based tech giant of unilaterally halting critical software services. The conflict stems from Microsoft’s interpretation of recent European Union sanctions targeting Russian energy interests. Nayara, backed by Russian oil major Rosneft, argues that Microsoft’s…
A Digital Lifeline for India In the last few years, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the way India transacts. From street vendors to large businesses, UPI has enabled seamless, real-time money transfers with a few taps on a smartphone. With over 60 crore transactions occurring daily, it has become an essential tool in everyday life and a symbol…
War Casts Shadow Over Russian Tradition The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has once again hit home—this time, by disrupting one of Russia’s most symbolic national traditions. For the first time since its inception, the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg was cancelled by President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant moment in the conflict….
A New Era of Uncertainty in Tech The Indian IT sector, once a symbol of stable employment and upward mobility, is undergoing a seismic shift. Mass layoffs, once sporadic, are becoming disturbingly routine. In the latest shockwave, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)—India’s largest IT services provider—announced it would let go of around 12,200 employees in FY 2026,…
