The Union Budget earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to support research, training and workforce development in chip making.
Year: 2026
Trump Administration Proposes Fee-Based VIP Naval Escort Through Hormuz
The White House is exploring a paid naval escort service for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as ships face safety and insurance challenges.
UPI Processed 18 Billion Transactions in January 2026 Alone
India’s Unified Payments Interface continued its explosive growth with 18 billion transactions processed in a single month in early 2026.
UK Backs Sending Naval Assets to Strait of Hormuz to Clear Mines
Britain said it ‘stands ready’ to send naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz but declined to specify timelines or conditions for deployment.
Trump Signals US Will Not Directly Invest Money in Iran Under Peace Deal
President Trump at the G7 told reporters the US would not be investing money in Iran as part of the peace deal, despite reports of a $300 billion fund.
NAVER to Expand Sovereign AI Infrastructure Using NVIDIA DSX Platform in Korea
NAVER and NVIDIA announced a partnership starting at 55 megawatts to scale South Korea’s sovereign AI infrastructure using HyperCLOVA X models.
UK Companies Reach ‘Tipping Point’ for AI Moving From Trials to Production
Google Cloud’s Maureen Costello says UK businesses, including retailers and government agencies, are now moving AI out of experimentation into live deployment.
Aliababa Launches First AI Models Targeting Robots as China Pivots From Chatbots
Alibaba released its debut AI models for robots as Chinese tech firms shift focus from chatbot products to AI agents that operate in factories and warehouses.
India Startups Raised $3.44 Billion in Q1 2026 as Seed Stage Hit Record Deals
India’s startup ecosystem saw record seed-stage activity with 165 deals in Q1 2026, its highest quarterly count, alongside $3.44 billion in total funding.
Texas Business Jet Crash on Highway Kills Startup Leader Joshua Baer
Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer was identified as the victim when a business jet crashed on Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas.