14 - 07 - 2026

ACT Sees Aprecomm Deal as Validation of Its AI-powered Broadband Bet

SmartWiFi service, a system designed to optimize home networks, diagnose connectivity issues automatically and improve internet performance without requiring customer intervention

14 - 07 - 2026

In the AI Race, Google Sees India as the World’s Testing Ground

At I/O Connect India 2026, Bengaluru was presented not simply as the backdrop for the AI revolution, but as one of the places where that revolution will be tested — and possibly shaped.

14 - 07 - 2026

Karnataka Bets on AI in the Classroom, Eyes Becoming India’s Artificial Intelligence Hub

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar presented AI not merely as the next frontier of technological innovation but as a tool that the government intends to embed across education, agriculture, healthcare and public administration.

13 - 07 - 2026

India, US reject claims of trade deal breakdown

Reuters previously reported that the two sides have held constructive talks on an interim trade deal, but that negotiations have repeatedly slowed amid tariff uncertainty, market-access disputes and broader geopolitical tensions.

10 - 07 - 2026

Bengaluru cancer centre bets on AI, robotics to make precision oncology more affordable

Bengaluru-based ARC Cancer Centre on Thursday unveiled a technology-driven oncology model built around artificial intelligence, precision diagnostics and robotic surgery, as it seeks to make advanced cancer treatment more affordable and accessible. The centre said it is commissioning an AI-integrated radiotherapy platform capable of delivering faster and more precise radiation treatment, while also preparing to …

07 - 07 - 2026

DXC bets on India, says AI will create tech jobs

The rapid adoption of generative AI would shift work toward higher-value engineering, enterprise transformation and large-scale modernization projects rather than eliminate demand for technology professionals

05 - 07 - 2026

Tata Power pulls out of Karnataka after political pushback

Tata Power has withdrawn its bid to enter Karnataka’s electricity distribution sector after facing coordinated resistance from the Congress government, power sector employee unions and state-run electricity utilities, marking a significant setback for private participation in one of India’s largest power markets. The Mumbai-based power major has informed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) that …

05 - 07 - 2026

Arattai drops usernames after Centre’s push on traceability

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu on Saturday said the username-based account feature in the messaging platform Arattai will be discontinued in compliance with regulatory directions linked to the Centre’s concerns over such identity-based communication systems. “We will be disabling the user name based account feature in Arattai, to comply with the regulatory change. Thank you,” Vembu …

03 - 07 - 2026

Karnataka HC says 50-paise gig worker levy is no undue burden, keeps law in force

The interim order requires app-based companies including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit and Zepto to deposit the April-June welfare contribution with the court registry within three weeks, while shielding them from coercive action until the constitutional challenge is decided

03 - 07 - 2026

From Startups to ISRO: Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 to Spotlight India’s Space Rise

Italy joins as Partner Country, Australia and the UK as Technology Country Partners, and Japan as the Focus Country for the space conference and exhibition