India needs a sovereign AI strategy that balances access to global frontier technologies with the development of domestic capabilities, as governments around the world shape their policy in national interests. The call comes amid major policy shifts in the United States. Anthropic has restricted access to some of its most advanced AI models for foreign nationals on national security grounds. The U.S. government has introduced measures to gain early access to advanced AI systems while seeking greater involvement in the country’s leading AI companies. The changing global landscape refle
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Science, a new artificial intelligence platform designed to help scientists streamline research, analyse complex data and manage digital workflows across scientific disciplines. The platform forms part of Anthropic's Life Sciences and Healthcare initiative, which has been developing since October 2025. Claude Science is built to assist researchers in reviewing scientific literature, planning experiments, analysing datasets, creating figures and manuscripts, and tracing research back to its original data and methodology. Anthropic said the platform comes pre
A UK startup is developing a novel clean energy technology that generates electricity from naturally occurring bacteria in soil, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries for low-power devices. The technology, created by Bristol-based Bactery, uses a microbial fuel cell that captures electrons released by soil bacteria as they break down organic matter. These electrons are converted into a small but continuous electrical current without harming the surrounding ecosystem. The years of research by chemical engineer Dr. Jakub Drzazgowski and Dr. Ben Marais show that the
WhatsApp is set to introduce a username-based system, allowing users to connect without sharing their mobile numbers, marking a major privacy update for the platform. Meta announced that users will be able to reserve their usernames starting next week, before the feature updates later this year. The new system will make conversations more private by replacing phone numbers with unique usernames for first-time interactions. Users will need to know a person's exact username to initiate a chat, as there will be no searchable directory or username suggestions. To help users secure their pre
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