Category: Science & Technology

Apple in India: Growth, Scrutiny, and the iOS 18 Controversy

Manish Kumar

Apple has been making significant strides in India, a market that has become crucial to its global strategy. With a growing base of premium smartphone users, Apple has expanded its footprint by opening flagship stores, boosting local manufacturing, and tailoring its services for Indian consumers. However, as Apple deepens its commitment to India, it is also encountering regulatory challenges—most recently, over performance issues following the iOS 18 update. Consumer Complaints Trigger Regulatory Action Apple is facing scrutiny from India’s Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) after numerous complaints emerged regarding performance slowdowns…

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for January 23, 2025

Manish Kumar

Garena has released the limited-time redeem codes for Free Fire MAX players to claim free rewards, including emotes, gun skins, bundles, and vouchers. These codes allow players to elevate their gameplay experience by unlocking exclusive items. Redeem Codes for January 23, 2025 Here’s the list of today’s codes and their respective rewards: XF4SWKCH6KY4 – LOL Emote NRFFQ2CKFDZ9 – Naruto Ascension + Rasengan + Gloo Wall – Hokage Rock + Loot Box – Body Substitution FCSP9XQ2TNZK – Gamabunta Summoning Emote FG4TY7NQFV9S – Cobra MP40 Skin + 1450 Tokens FFNRX2MQ7SUA – Naruto…

27th PM-STIAC Meeting Focuses on Advancing Cell and Gene Therapy in India

Manish Kumar

27th meeting of Prime Ministers’s Science, Technology & Innovation Council (PM-STIAC) was convened today, 21st January 2025 under the chairmanship of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood at Vigyan Bhawan. Along with the PM-STIAC members, the meeting brought together key government officials industry players, health professionals and academicians to discuss Cell and Gene Therapy in India. Member (Health) NITI Aayog Dr. VK Paul; Scientific Secretary at the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India Dr. Parvinder Maini; Secretary, Department of Biotechnology Dr.…

India’s Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Attend WEF 2025 in Davos

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, will be participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 at Davos. His visit highlights India’s commitment to driving inclusive growth and transformative development, as envisioned by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. India’s model of Inclusive Growth Before departing to Davos, Shri Vaishnaw emphasized India’s significant strides in ensuring development for all sections of society, particularly those historically left out of progress. “The Prime Minister of India has focused on inclusive development…

C-DOT, IIT Bombay Collaborate on Optical Transceiver Chipset for Next-Gen 6G Wireless Connectivity

Manish Kumar

In the on-going process of developing indigenous hardware for next-generation telecommunications technology, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) for the development of ” Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links”. The agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for proposal from the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. This call for proposal is for accelerated research on 6G…

Minister Unveils ‘Replica of CMPDI Services’ Sculpture and Launches New Corporate Logo

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the ‘5G Use Case Test Lab’ today at the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) in Ranchi. This cutting-edge facility, aimed at advancing the coal sector’s Digital Transformation and technological landscape. 5G Use Case Test Lab serves as a testbed for the development, testing and adaptation of various 5G-based applications, tailored to meet the needs of the coal industry. Ministry of Coal nominated CMPDI as Centre of Excellence (COE) for establishing 5G Use Case Test lab for Coal…

Empowering India’s AI Future: Microsoft Partners with IndiaAI

Manish Kumar

India and the AI Revolution Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and reshaping economies worldwide. As a global technology hub, India is poised to become a leader in AI innovation and adoption. Recognizing the need to build a skilled workforce, IndiaAI, the government’s AI program, has partnered with Microsoft to train 5 lakh individuals by 2026. This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to establish India as a global AI powerhouse, fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. The Partnership: A Blueprint for AI Empowerment Microsoft and IndiaAI have signed…

V. Narayanan Appointed as New ISRO Chairman: A Visionary Leader in Space Exploration

Manish Kumar

ISRO’s Stellar Legacy Since its inception in 1969 under the leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved remarkable milestones in space exploration, from launching Aryabhata, India’s first satellite, in 1975 to its groundbreaking Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter missions. ISRO has emerged as a symbol of technological excellence, pushing the boundaries of human achievement and making space exploration accessible for a developing nation. In a significant development, V. Narayanan has been appointed as ISRO’s new Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space, marking the…

MeitY Hosts Workshop on Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) to Strengthen Safe Internet Practices

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) conducted a workshop at the India Habitat Centre to enhance the efficiency and awareness of the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) framework. The event brought together GAC members, social media intermediaries, and senior government officials to discuss the ongoing efforts to strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The workshop emphasized the importance of building public trust by ensuring prompt and effective resolution of grievances and combating fake content to make the internet a safer space. Key Highlights from…

AI Touch LLP to Develop Advanced Components for Indigenous 5G RAN Under TTDF Scheme

Manish Kumar

January 8, 2025 – AI Touch LLP has been awarded funding under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), now rebranded as Digital Bharat Nidhi. This initiative, led by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aims to bolster India’s telecom sector through innovation and indigenous technology development. Project Overview AI Touch will design and develop components for a disaggregated 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), including: RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC): Enabling AI/ML-based network optimization. Service Management and Orchestration (SMO): Facilitating cross-domain orchestration. Network Data Analytics…