Isro schedules GISAT-1A launch after nearly seven-month pause
Isro is preparing to launch the GISAT-1A Earth-observation satellite in September 2026, following a pause after the failed PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission in 2025.
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Reliance Jio’s UBR customer base surpasses 5 million
Reliance Jio’s Unlicensed Band Radio customer base has exceeded 5 million in India, according to the research information available on August 31, 2026.
India spacetech startup ‘The Guild’ raises $20.5 million Series A to scale space systems
Spacetech startup The Guild has raised $20.5 million in a Series A round to expand deeper into space systems, reflecting investor interest in infrastructure-led space businesses. The funding highlights a shift from rocket-only narratives to service platforms, payload deployment and resilient communications networks.
Microsoft introduces Maia 200 AI inference accelerator, built on 3nm process
Microsoft has announced Maia 200, a new AI inference accelerator aimed at improving the cost and speed of running models in Azure. The company says the chip focuses on inference, uses a 3-nanometer process and is being deployed initially in select US cloud regions, alongside a software toolkit for developers.
Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI inference accelerator built on 3nm to improve Azure efficiency
Microsoft introduced Maia 200, a next-generation AI inference accelerator intended to improve token-generation economics and performance for large-scale deployments. Built on a 3nm process, the chip is designed to run modern AI models efficiently and will initially be deployed in US Azure regions.
India releases ‘techno-legal’ AI governance white paper ahead of India-AI Impact Summit
The Principal Scientific Adviser’s office published a white paper outlining a techno-legal approach to AI governance, aiming to support innovation while strengthening accountability, trust and risk controls.
India’s tech hiring demand drops year-on-year as firms stay cautious entering 2026: report
A report cited by Economic Times says India’s active tech job openings are down year-on-year at the start of 2026, reflecting a soft demand environment, with global capability centres relatively resilient.
India’s ‘techno-legal’ AI governance blueprint: incident database and coordinated oversight proposed
A new India-focused policy discussion is signalling a ‘techno-legal’ model for AI governance—blending institutional oversight with lifecycle controls, including the idea of a national AI incident database and structured evaluation to continuously capture failures and harms as systems scale.
Why India hasn’t cleared Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite plan yet: fresh approvals needed, rules still evolving
Starlink will need new regulatory clearances to roll out direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India, with officials citing approval gaps for its newer constellation and the absence of a clear policy framework for D2D services.
India’s tech hiring demand drops as active openings fall 24% year-on-year: Xpheno report
India’s technology sector has started 2026 with weaker hiring signals, with active tech job openings falling 24% year-on-year to about 1.03 lakh roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno. The report said demand remains far below the early-2022 peak, and mid-to-senior hiring has softened.
DRDO showcases Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile system; defence tech focus highlighted at New Delhi meet
DRDO showcased a Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile system intended for Indian Navy coastal battery needs, while defence discussions in New Delhi also highlighted supply-chain integration and future-ready capabilities, underscoring India’s emphasis on strategic technology.
Delhi steps up city works ahead of India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
With the India AI Impact Summit and the India AI Impact Expo scheduled for 16–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, the city is accelerating beautification and public-works upgrades along key routes and junctions. Planned works include decorative fountains, colour-changing LED lighting and repairs to footpaths and road surfaces, aimed at improving the visitor experience around expected delegate movement and major venues.