Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for human values to be the centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, urging greater international cooperation to deploy technology safely, responsibly and inclusively. Addressing a session on “Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI” at the G7 Summit in Evian, Modi described AI as the most transformative technology created by humanity, having the potential to revolutionise healthcare, education, governance and manufacturing sectors. While highlighting AI’s benefits, the Prime Minister stressed that technological
Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the completion of the Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02), a crucial milestone for the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first spaceflight programme. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, aiming to validate key systems required for the recovery of astronauts during future missions. Singh described the achievement as an important step toward the country’s maiden crewed spaceflight. Scheduled for launch in 2027, Gaganyaan represents India’s most ambitious sc
Indonesia and Brazil are cooperating in strategic technology sectors, focusing on semiconductors, aerospace engineering and sustainable biofuel technologies as both countries seek innovation and industrial competitiveness. The initiative is centred on expanding collaboration between universities and research institutions, creating new opportunities for joint research projects, knowledge exchange and specialised training. Officials from both countries believe stronger academic partnerships can help accelerate technological development and support long-term economic growth. Indonesia’s
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that the G20 satellite, designed to study climate patterns, air pollution and weather systems, is expected to launch in 2027, with India as a leader in the multinational mission. Speaking at an event attended by scientists from DRDO, ISRO and the Aeronautical Society of India in Hyderabad, Narayanan said the satellite will serve the interests of G20 nations by supporting environmental monitoring and weather-related research. Highlighting India's achievements in space technology, he noted that India has become
India has made a strong impression at Eurosatory 2026, the world’s largest defence and security exhibition, highlighting the country’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities and global ambitions in the sector. Held in Paris from June 16 to 20, the event has brought together over 2,000 exhibitors from around 70 countries and attracted nearly 100,000 visitors. India’s participation is being coordinated by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and features eight companies showcasing indigenous defence technologies and products. Participating firms include Bharat Electro
Malaysia is strengthening its defence and technology partnership with South Korea, collaborating in aerospace, artificial intelligence, naval systems and advanced manufacturing, reflecting a push to modernise national defence capabilities through high-end technology sharing. The cooperation follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the ASEAN Summit last year, aimed at expanding defence procurement and technology development between the two countries. Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the partnership goes beyond equipment purchase, including technology transfer, in
NASA has announced the four-member crew for Artemis III. This next mission lunar exploration programme will test spacecraft docking operations in Earth orbit using moon landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin. During an event in Houston, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented the crew, including U.S. astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Randy Bresnik, as well as Luca Parmitano, an astronaut from the European Space Agency. The mission is scheduled for launch late next year, though an exact date has not been announced yet. The two-week Artemis III mission will focus on test
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to celebrate Independence Day with the launch of an Earth Observation Satellite, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from Sriharikota on August 15 at 9:17 am. The mission marks an important step in India’s growing capabilities in small satellite launches and space-based observation technology. Developed by ISRO, the SSLV is designed as a low-cost launch vehicle with quick turnaround time and minimal infrastructure requirements. The rocket accommodates multiple micro-satellites and supports on-demand launches, making it well-suited fo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following its historic 100th launch, describing the achievement as a result of the vision, dedication and commitment of the country’s scientists and engineers. The Prime Minister posted on social media that India’s space journey will continue to reach new heights with greater private sector participation. With the successful launch of the GSLV-F15 mission from Sriharikota, India took a significant step in expanding its space program. Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh ter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India is set to emerge as a major force in the global semiconductor industry while inaugurating SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida. Highlighting the government’s long-term vision for technology and manufacturing, the Prime Minister stated that India is committed to boosting domestic chip production to ensure that the devices across various sectors are powered by chips made in India. Addressing the event, Modi said the government has taken measures to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing in the country, providing support for settin