Category: technology

UIDAI Completes Over 2 Crore Mandatory Biometric Updates for School Children

New Delhi, August 18: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school children as part of its nationwide mission-mode drive, covering around 1.56 lakh schools across the country. The special drive, launched in September 2025, has been undertaken...

Technology-Driven Pension Services Improve Efficiency, Save Resources: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, August 18: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh said technology-driven pension services have improved efficiency while reducing manpower and financial costs. Addressing the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards Ceremony 2026 and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, he described...

Voltas and Atomberg Join Hands to Build Room AC Compressors in India

Partnership to strengthen technology capability, localization and long-term compressor supply chain resilience Mumbai, Aug 17: Voltas Limited, a leading air conditioning and engineering solutions company from the Tata Group, has signed a Binding Term Sheet with Atomberg Innovation Private Limited (“Atomberg Innovation”), a material subsidiary of Atomberg Technologies Limited...

Powering the Future of Customer Support with Data Intelligence

Bengaluru,Aug 17: As the medical technology landscape becomes increasingly digital, connected and precision-driven, technical service is evolving from a traditionally reactive function into a strategic business enabler. At ZEISS, data-driven service is helping transform customer support by enabling teams to identify patterns, anticipate challenges, improve product performance and strengthen customer experience. The shift is being...

Chula Opens New Pathways for Thai Startups into Europe at Viva Technology 2026

Aug 17: Chulalongkorn University, through the CU Innovation Hub, participated in Viva Technology 2026 in Paris, France, from June 15–19, 2026, to expand its international partnerships in innovation, technology, and knowledge transfer with leading organizations, world-class universities, government agencies, investors, and key players in Europe’s startup and deep tech ecosystem. The event marked another important step...

NIELIT Unveils CYBER KUSHTI 2026 to Sharpen Cybersecurity Decision-Making Skills

New Delhi, August 16: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has launched ‘CYBER KUSHTI 2026’, a cybersecurity assessment initiative designed to test how effectively individuals can apply human judgment while identifying, analysing and responding to cyber threats. The initiative focuses on a critical aspect of cybersecurity...

STPI Units Cross Rs.7.73 Lakh Crore in Software Exports in FY26

New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)-registered units recorded exports worth more than ₹7.73 lakh crore during FY26, highlighting the continued strength of India’s software and technology services industry. The export performance underscores the growing contribution of technology-driven businesses to India’s overall trade and the...

India, Japan Work on New Roadmap to Expand Skilled Workforce Mobility

New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India and Japan are working on a more structured pathway to help skilled Indian workers access employment opportunities in Japan, as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in skill development and human-resource mobility. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recently brought together...

Surfshark helps create new official EU security standards for the whole VPN Industry

Surfshark, alongside other companies, such as ZTE Corporation, BSI, Palo Alto Networks, Google, and Nord Security, has helped create the world’s first official security standard for VPNs, supporting the EU’s new Cyber Resilience Act. The work was led by Surfshark’s Miguel Fornés, Information Security Manager, who authored and refined many...