India’s EV Industry Shifts Focus to Homegrown Technology and Manufacturing India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is entering a new phase. After years of focusing on increasing EV adoption through subsidies and incentives, attention is now shifting towards building the technology that powers electric vehicles within the country. The government’s strategy aims to reduce import dependence while establishing India as a global hub for EV manufacturing and innovation. This ambition is supported by nearly Rs 2.2 lakh crore (US$25.6 billion) in policy measures. These include the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-Drive Scheme, the Rs 25,938 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme…
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Soyuz MS-28 Spacecraft Returns to Earth After ISS Mission A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev returned safely to Earth on Sunday (July 26), according to Russia’s Roscosmos space agency. The landing marked the end of their extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), bringing their 241-day stay in orbit to a close. The spacecraft touched down at 1:27 p.m. Moscow time (10:27 GMT) near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan, Roscosmos said. The successful landing completed the crew’s journey from the ISS back to Earth after spending more than…
South Korea Unveils $950 Billion AI Push With Samsung, SK Group and U.S. Tech Firms South Korea has announced new artificial intelligence initiatives valued at $950 billion, bringing together Samsung Electronics, SK Group and several leading U.S. technology companies. The agreements come as global AI leaders race to secure faster semiconductor supplies to meet soaring demand for advanced AI systems and computing infrastructure. The announcement followed an AI summit hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in San Francisco. According to the presidential Blue House, SK Group signed agreements worth $750 billion, including a partnership between SK Hynix and…
A new investigation claims Russia and China are quietly expanding military cooperation to develop technologies aimed at disrupting Elon Musk’s Starlink network and strengthening joint defence capabilities.
ISRO has successfully completed three critical qualification tests for the Gaganyaan mission, validating key crew safety systems including flotation, module separation and structural integrity as India moves closer to its first human spaceflight.
Meta’s new AI image tool is facing backlash after reports it can generate images using users’ public profile photos.
The FIFA World Cup witnessed a historic first as Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas stepped onto the pitch to deliver the match ball, showcasing how artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of global sporting events.
Portugal Launches Amalia AI Model to Strengthen AI Sovereignty Portugal has launched its first open-source artificial intelligence model, marking a significant step towards strengthening national and European AI sovereignty while reducing dependence on U.S.-based technology providers. The initiative follows similar efforts across Europe, where governments have supported the development of domestic AI capabilities. Countries including France and Germany have backed home-grown AI companies to provide alternatives to models created by major U.S. technology firms. Rather than serving as a consumer-facing chatbot, the new large language foundation model is designed as core technology that public institutions, businesses, universities and researchers can…
Britain To Prioritise Drones in Defence Investment Plan Britain will unveil its long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) on Tuesday, placing a strong emphasis on modern military technology. The government will prioritise £5 billion of investment in drones, alongside greater use of autonomous systems, as it seeks to modernise and strengthen armed forces that have faced growing pressure amid an increasingly challenging security environment. The blueprint follows months of delay and arrives after significant political uncertainty. Earlier this month, former defence minister John Healey resigned, criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer over what he described as an inability to secure the funding…
China’s Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Power Generation Technology Enters Commercial Operation China has brought its homegrown supercritical carbon dioxide power generation technology into commercial operation, marking a significant milestone in advanced energy development. The world’s first commercial facility using the technology has now operated steadily for six months in Guizhou Province in southwest China. Developed over 17 years by a team of Chinese scientists, the technology aims to improve energy efficiency while expanding applications across several industries. These include industrial waste heat recovery, solar thermal power generation and energy storage systems. World’s First Commercial Facility Begins Stable Operations Supercritical carbon dioxide…