Generative AI Reshapes IT Hiring, Boosts Mid-Level Demand

An ICRIER study reveals generative AI is moderating entry-level hiring while increasing demand for skilled mid-level workers. The technology acts as a productivity tool rather than a job substitute, reshaping skill priorities in IT.

NPGC Students' High-Endurance Drone Wows TechFest 5.0

A high-power, long-endurance drone developed by NPGC students Hariom Tiwari and Atman Verma became the star attraction at TechFest 5.0. The drone excels in night surveillance, thermal detection, and can fly for 50-55 minutes, making it ideal for real-worl

KAVACH Hits 160 kmph in Prayagraj Trials with Vande Bharat

North Central Railway successfully tested the indigenous KAVACH Automatic Train Protection system at 160 kmph on the Dadri-Tundla section. Trials with a Vande Bharat Express rake yielded precise results in speed supervision and automatic braking.

Delhi Cop Duped of Rs 17 Lakh in Gas Connection Scam

A Delhi sub-inspector was allegedly defrauded of nearly Rs 17 lakh by cyber criminals posing as gas company officials, who threatened to disconnect his connection and exploited his details for unauthorized bank transactions.

India's AI Investment to Top $200 Billion, Says Minister

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals India's AI infrastructure investments may surpass $200 billion, with $90 billion already committed. He highlights sovereign AI models, semiconductor progress, and bullet train projects at the Global Business Summ

Linear News Decline in Age of Short-Form Content

The rise of smartphones, social media, and AI-driven news aggregators is creating a generation with limited critical thinking skills and reduced ability to handle complex issues, according to experts.

Tom Griffiths' Book Explores Formalizing Human Thought

In 'The Laws of Thought,' Tom Griffiths delves into three key approaches to formalizing thought: rules and symbols, neural networks, and probability and statistics, weaving in historical narratives of their creators.

Kolkata FIR: Forced Digital Loan, Forged E-Signatures, Threats

A Kolkata court has directed an FIR for a forced digital loan of over Rs 21 lakh using forged e-signatures, with recovery agents threatening the victim into paying Rs 40,000. In a separate case, a Rajarhat resident reported illegal credit card transaction

Musk and Hoffman Trade Accusations Over Epstein Links

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman engage in a public feud, accusing each other of associations with Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released documents reveal conflicting accounts of their interactions with the late financier.

LA Teen Wins Award for App Educating Immigrants on Legal Rights

Julian Miramontes, a 14-year-old from Los Angeles, created the Know Your Rights app to help immigrants understand constitutional protections. His project won the Congressional App Challenge, earning national recognition for addressing community fears.

AI Reshaping, Not Replacing Jobs in India's IT Sector

A new ICRIER-OpenAI study reveals AI is transforming work organization and boosting productivity in India's IT industry, with minimal job displacement. Survey of 650 firms shows rising demand for technical roles despite AI adoption.

AI Safeguards Satellites from Space Debris Threats

As space debris proliferates, Indian and global space companies are deploying AI to track objects, predict collisions, and enable autonomous satellite operations for enhanced safety and sustainability in orbit.

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