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Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota between July 12 and August 4. The mission, named Aagaman, aims to capture in-flight performance data and marks a significant milestone for India’s private space sector.

Hyderabad-based start-up Acubiosys, incubated at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), has launched AI-driven, nanotechnology-enabled plant-based medicines for psoriasis and diabetic inflammation.

Anthropic has restored access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the US lifted export controls imposed over security concerns. The company introduced stronger safeguards and is working with the US government to expand access while preventing AI jailbreaks

The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a major expansion from ISM 1.0’s Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and meet up to 75 pc of domestic chip demand by 2030.

IndiGo's Airbus A320 has successfully completed India's first commercial jet landing using the indigenous GAGAN satellite navigation system. The DGCA-supervised demonstration is expected to accelerate the adoption of satellite-based precision approaches, improving safety, efficiency and accessibility across the country's expanding airport network

An Anthropic report analysing 9,700 Claude user interactions found that 93 per cent of AI conversations produced tangible outcomes. Most users reported improvements in productivity, learning and work quality, while frequent AI users also expressed greater optimism about their future careers.

Seconds before the earthquake in Venezuela, millions of Android users received an alert, raising a vital question: Can the smartphone in your pocket save lives?

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.

ISRO has successfully completed a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine Power Head Test Article at 175 tonnes of thrust, paving the way for full-capacity testing. The milestone strengthens India's next-generation launch vehicle programme and future deep-space and human spaceflight missions.

OpenAI has announced a limited preview of its GPT-5.6 AI models for trusted partners, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks. The company says the models offer improved reasoning, coding and cybersecurity capabilities amid heightened US regulatory scrutiny.

The US government has allowed Anthropic to restore limited access to its Mythos 5 AI model for selected trusted partners after addressing national security concerns, while restrictions on the Fable 5 model remain in place pending further review

OpenAI has delayed the broad release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, after agreeing to a vetting process requested by President Donald Trump’s administration. The model will initially be accessible only to a select group of government-approved partners.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility using the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle powered by nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

Apple has increased the prices of several MacBook and iPad models worldwide, including in India, citing rising memory chip costs driven by AI infrastructure demand. Industry experts say semiconductor shortages and higher component prices are likely to persist for at least two years

OnePlus has launched the Nord Buds 4 in India, featuring up to 52dB Active Noise Cancellation, 54-hour battery life, Bluetooth 6.1, AI-powered features, Spatial Audio, and IP55 durability. The earbuds are priced at Rs 3,299, with a limited-period launch price of Rs 3,099.

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model reportedly identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a joint testing exercise with intelligence agencies. The development has intensified debate over AI regulation, cybersecurity risks and national security safeguards.

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, helping users with communication, planning, learning and decision-making. As AI tools become more accessible and intuitive, many people are using them regularly without consciously thinking of them as technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to bolster global water and food security.

Andhra Pradesh SIPB approved ₹30,515 crore investments from 50 companies, expected to create 29,677 jobs. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized industrial growth, green energy, advanced tech, and job-linked development across sectors

The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center will launch in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with IBM. The initiative aims to build a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem by connecting industry, academia, and technology experts to develop practical quantum computing solutions

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

Elon Musk-backed X suffered another service disruption on Wednesday morning, with users reporting app, feed, and website issues. The outage follows a similar disruption a day earlier and adds to a series of global outages affecting X and other major social media platforms