Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
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ISRO is set to begin its 2026 launch schedule with PSLV-C62, tasked with deploying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with multiple co-passenger payloads. The mission, undertaken through ISRO’s commercial arm, is planned from Sriharikota and is expected to run for over two hours as satellites are placed into their target orbit.
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India’s government-backed IndiaAI Mission is being positioned as a major attempt to scale national AI capability through subsidised compute, infrastructure support and broader ecosystem development, amid a global race for AI talent and data-centre capacity.
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Google India has launched a new programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups reach enterprise customers and expand into global markets. The initiative is positioned as part of a shift from AI prototypes to mature products and sustainable businesses.
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Walmart-backed PhonePe has reportedly received SEBI’s approval for its proposed initial public offering, a development that could become a landmark for India’s digital payments ecosystem. The listing plans are expected to be watched closely for valuation signals, investor appetite, and how India’s fintech leaders frame growth beyond UPI dominance.
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A KPMG note tied to World Economic Forum 2026 points to India’s growing focus on semiconductors and AI, citing approved fabs, higher deep-tech R&D allocations and efforts across design, manufacturing, testing and advanced packaging.
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The Karnataka government has cleared the creation of a Centre for Applied AI for Tech Solutions (CATS) at Keonics in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, aimed at accelerating applied AI adoption, Industry 4.0 use-cases and startup/industry collaboration with a multi-stakeholder funding model.