Paris, France—30 June, 2026—The Tezos protocol has been successfully upgraded, with no fork or disruption to the network, following an on-chain governance process which saw broad participation from bakers (validators) and other community members. The activation marks another step along the Tezos X roadmap, advancing Tezos’ scalability and laying the groundwork for a greatly improved staking experience as well as post-quantum security. Developed by Nomadic…
Delhi Government’s EV Push to Boost Investment, Manufacturing and Green Jobs: PHDCCI
New Delhi, June 30: The Delhi government’s electric vehicle (EV) policy push is expected to catalyse investment, strengthen manufacturing activity, and generate green employment opportunities, according to industry body PHDCCI. The chamber said that the continued focus on EV adoption and supporting infrastructure will help accelerate the transition towards clean mobility in the national capital. It added that the policy environment is likely to encourage…
NITI Aayog Highlights GCC Ecosystem as a Key Driver of India’s Innovation-Led Growth
June 30: NITI Aayog has stated that India’s rapidly expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to power the country’s next phase of innovation-led economic growth. According to the policy think tank, GCCs have evolved into strategic hubs for research, product development, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology services, playing an increasingly significant role in global business operations. The report attributes India’s growing prominence…
Finance Ministry Approves INR 1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Boost
New Delhi, June 30, 2026: The Finance Ministry has approved a ₹1.25 lakh crore proposal for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step towards strengthening India’s position in global chip manufacturing, according to official sources. The initiative aims to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the country by setting up new fabrication and allied facilities, strengthening the electronics supply chain, and boosting domestic production…
India’s UPI Goes Live in Greece, Boosting Global Digital Payment Reach
New Delhi, June 30: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has gone live in Greece, marking a significant step in the global expansion of India’s digital public infrastructure, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PiyushGoyal The launch enables seamless digital payments between India and Greece, strengthening financial connectivity and making cross-border transactions more convenient for users and businesses. Officials said the move reflects growing international…
Tamil Nadu Floats Tender for 2.5 Lakh Devices to Boost Rural Broadband Connectivity
Chennai, June 30: The Tamil Nadu government has floated a tender for the procurement and deployment of 2.5 lakh devices to strengthen rural broadband connectivity across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving digital infrastructure and ensuring better internet access in rural and remote areas. Officials said the devices will help enhance last-mile connectivity and support the expansion of the state’s broadband network. The…
HighPoint Partners with Insyde® Software to Deliver Secure, OOB OpenBMC Management for Disaggregated NVMe-oF Storage Platform
FREMONT, CA & TAIPEI, TAIWAN –June 30 2026– HighPoint Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation high-performance storage and connectivity solutions, has announced a partnership with Insyde® Software, a leading provider of UEFI BIOS, OpenBMC and platform root-of-trust firmware. This collaboration introduces enterprise-grade, out-of-band (OOB) OpenBMC management capability to HighPoint’s newly launched RocketStor 4243AS, a 24-bay Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure (CDI) NVMe-oF rackmount storage platform. As modern data…
Delhi Cabinet Approves EV Policy 2026 Under Leadership of CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, June 29: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the Delhi EV Policy 2026, marking a major step towards accelerating electric mobility in the national capital. The new policy aims to promote wider adoption of electric vehicles, reduce air pollution, and strengthen the city’s clean transport ecosystem. It focuses on expanding EV infrastructure, including charging stations, battery-swapping facilities, and…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to use AI for transparent rural schemes
New Delhi, June 29: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called on states to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools to make rural welfare schemes more transparent, efficient, and timely for beneficiaries. Speaking during a recent review of rural development initiatives, the Minister emphasized that technology-driven governance can significantly reduce delays, improve monitoring, and ensure that benefits of government…
Watlow launches Edge Process Management™ platform for trusted process records in regulated industries
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 29, 2026) — Watlow, a global industrial technology company and provider of thermal systems, has announced the launch of its Edge Process Management™ (EPM™) platform, a new class of scalable architecture that brings together data management, process control and automation for temperature-driven operations in regulated industries. The first release within the platform, EPM Data, introduces a new approach to managing process…