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India will launch its first AI-powered orbital data centre satellite under a Pixxel–Sarvam partnership. The Pathfinder satellite will enable in-orbit data processing, real-time AI inference, and hyperspectral imaging, reducing reliance on Earth-based data transmission systems.

India will launch its first AI-powered orbital data centre satellite through Pixxel and Sarvam AI collaboration. The Pathfinder satellite will run AI models and hyperspectral imaging in orbit, enabling real-time data processing and advancing space-based computing capabilities

The viral “typoglycemia” claim misrepresents how reading works. Rather than relying only on first and last letters, the brain uses context, pattern recognition, and prediction to interpret scrambled words. Readability depends on structure, familiar patterns, and sentence context, not a fixed rule

Department of Telecommunication launched a new Cell Broadcasting system to alert people during emergencies, with the coordination of NDMA.

India’s digital payments ecosystem grew 25 per cent year-on-year in April, with transactions reaching 22.35 billion. UPI continues to dominate, expanding globally and recording exponential growth, reinforcing India’s position as a leader in digital public infrastructure and fintech innovation.

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

Research in Wapusk National Park and Hudson Bay finds longer ice-free seasons increase polar bears visits near humans, regardless of body condition, suggesting climate change influences encounters more than hunger, though stress may escalate conflicts 

Infosys will set up a 20-acre campus in Visakhapatnam with capacity for 7,000 employees, expanding its presence in Andhra Pradesh. The move highlights growing tech investment and local talent development in the region

India’s iPhone exports reached a record ₹2 lakh crore in FY26 under the PLI scheme, making Apple the top branded export contributor. Strong manufacturing growth boosted smartphone shipments, while Apple also announced leadership change with John Ternus replacing Tim Cook

China has reportedly blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move reflects tighter regulatory scrutiny over technology transfers and is expected to increase caution in global cross-border tech investments.

Elon Musk testified against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging a shift from nonprofit goals to profit-driven motives. The case could impact AI governance, philanthropy norms, and competition in the global artificial intelligence sector

The Centre informed the Supreme Court about a multi-agency crackdown on “digital arrest” scams, including banning 9,400 WhatsApp accounts, faster SIM blocking, RBI safeguards, and biometric verification plans led by Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre to curb online fraud

Grok AI’s viral response to a hypothetical political preference question on X sparked debate, appearing to favour data-led governance under PM Narendra Modi over Congress’ dynastic politics, highlighting development metrics like infrastructure, Digital India, UPI growth, and economic rise, igniting the “data over dynasties” discussion 

A 17-year-old boy working at a livestock farm in Karachi has died after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed fatality of the disease this year. The patient was admitted with a high fever and later tested positive for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).

Elon Musk has withdrawn several fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI, leaving two key charges ahead of trial. The case will examine allegations over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model, with damages sought up to $134 billion.

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in AI firm Anthropic, strengthening their partnership as global tech companies ramp up spending on advanced AI models and infrastructure, amid rising demand for generative AI tools and intensifying competition.

AI engineering job postings in India rose 59.5 per cent year-on-year, outpacing major global markets, driven by strong demand in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and emerging cities like Vijayawada, according to a LinkedIn report highlighting rapid adoption across industries.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared for tech risks but warned about threats from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology monitoring impacts and urging stronger safeguards

Meta Platforms and Microsoft plan major job cuts and buyouts amid rising AI investments. Workforce reductions and restructuring aim to streamline operations while expanding data centres and infrastructure to support growing artificial intelligence initiatives globally

India leads global adoption of AI in healthcare, with 85 per cent of consumers consulting AI tools before doctors, according to a BCG study. The trend is driven by youth, though most users still prefer a hybrid doctor–AI model.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated Tim Cook as Apple named John Ternus its next CEO. Cook will transition to executive chairman. Experts highlighted Cook’s role in expanding Apple’s global strategy, including manufacturing and retail growth in India.

Global IT spending is projected to reach $6.31 trillion in 2026, driven by rapid adoption of AI technologies, Gartner said. Data centre systems will lead growth, while software and IT services also expand significantly amid rising investments in AI infrastructure.

An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty

OpenAI has launched Images 2.0, an advanced image generation model offering improved realism, multilingual support and reasoning capabilities. The update enables accurate rendering, multiple outputs and API integration, while introducing safety checks, though some complex tasks still require human review.