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…
India emerges as global data centre hub amid capacity crunch in US, Europe
June 29: India is rapidly emerging as a major global data centre hub, supported by rising digital demand and capacity constraints in the United States and Europe, according to a recent report. The report noted that growing cloud adoption, artificial intelligence workloads, and surging data consumption are driving global demand for data infrastructure, prompting companies to expand into India. India’s strong digital ecosystem, improving infrastructure,…
DAAS Labs’ accelerated AI-led growth strategy under the leadership of CEO Prasad Rai
India,June 29: DAAS Labs, an innovator in Data and AI solutions for enterprises, is charting an ambitious growth trajectory under Chief Executive Officer Prasad Rai, who took charge in late 2025. Since stepping into the role, he has moved decisively to reorient the company’s strategy, sharpening its focus on AI-powered platforms, collaboration with global leaders, deepening its talent capabilities, and laying the groundwork for a…
DigiHaat launches ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ store on ONDC platform
June 29: DigiHaat has launched a new digital storefront titled ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, aimed at expanding market access for cooperative and rural products across India. The initiative is designed to empower cooperatives, farmers, and small producers by integrating them into a wider digital marketplace, enabling better visibility, improved pricing, and direct access to consumers without multiple intermediaries.…
Gujarat integrates health, education, nutrition data through unified digital tracker
June 29: Gujarat has developed a unified digital tracker that integrates health, education, and nutrition data on a single platform, aiming to improve real-time monitoring, service delivery, and policy planning across key social sectors. The digital system brings together data from multiple departments to create a consolidated view of beneficiary welfare, enabling authorities to track progress more efficiently and identify gaps in service delivery. Officials…
US Highlights India’s Role in New Pax Silica Initiative
June 27: A senior United States official has described India as a key technology partner, following the launch of the new Pax Silica initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. Speaking after the announcement, the official emphasized that India’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem and expanding digital economy make it an essential partner in shaping the future of global technology governance and…
Prabhjeet Singh to Lead OpenAI’s India Operations as Managing Director
New Delhi, June 27: OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as Managing Director for its India operations, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence markets. Singh, who previously served in a leadership role at Uber, brings extensive experience in scaling technology businesses, driving digital transformation, and building strategic partnerships. His appointment reflects OpenAI’s…
U.S. Approves Limited Access to Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI Model
Washington, D.C., June 27: Anthropic has received approval from the U.S. government to restore limited access to its advanced Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model after addressing national security concerns raised during a regulatory review. The approval follows months of collaboration between Anthropic and U.S. authorities to strengthen safeguards around the deployment of the company’s frontier AI technology. Officials acknowledged the company’s efforts to implement enhanced…