Budget 2026: AI, Deep Tech to Get Major Boost in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce higher AI allocations across ministries in the Union Budget, focusing on R&D and strategic sectors like quantum computing and robotics.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce higher AI allocations across ministries in the Union Budget, focusing on R&D and strategic sectors like quantum computing and robotics.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announces India's shift from technology adoption to leadership, highlighting startup growth from Tier II/III cities at IIMA summit.
Indian venture capital is finally embracing deep-tech with $1.15B invested in 2025. Driven by policy, talent, and new funds, VCs are learning patience for patents over rapid scale. Will it bridge the 'valley of death'?
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu clarifies his life's purpose is to build India's technological strength and revive rural life, not pursue political power. Read his vision for a self-reliant Bharat.
LinkedIn's 2026 report shows AI Engineer and Prompt Engineer as top jobs, but 84% of Indian professionals feel unprepared for the AI-driven job market shift.
Indian startups urge the government for clear ESOP taxation guidelines and enhanced funding for deep tech & AI in the upcoming budget. Experts highlight current tax hurdles.
US economy added just 584,000 jobs in 2025, slowest pace since 2020. Healthcare was the sole bright spot as manufacturing lost 68,000 jobs. Explore the full jobs report analysis.
IIT Madras is establishing international offices in five nations to boost deep-tech startups, global research, and foreign investment. Discover how this move accelerates innovation.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation opens 572 vacancies for engineers & technical supervisors. Apply online from Jan 8-23, 2026. Check eligibility, salary & selection process.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches Deep Tech Startup Policy to support 100 startups, mobilize Rs 100 crore investment, and shift state to innovation-driven economy. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Andhra Pradesh hosts the AP Digital Technology & Innovators Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam on Jan 9-10. Focus on AI, deep-tech, and showcasing Vizag as an investment hub. Read more.
Discover the top 5 fastest-growing job roles in India for 2026, driven by AI, sustainability, and data. Learn what skills you need to future-proof your career. Act now!
A terrifying deep-sea video shows a massive bluntnose sixgill shark, an ancient predator. Netizens react with horror and awe. Discover the facts behind the viral footage.
Kanish Shah, an Indian-origin engineer, shares his journey from Big Tech rejections to a fulfilling career at Walmart. Discover why looking beyond FAANG can lead to high-impact work and great work-life balance.
NeuroPause Lab introduces a tech platform to add a verifiable 'pause' between sensing and action, aiming to prevent failures in machines, infrastructure, and diagnostics. Discover how this Indian innovation could enhance safety and accountability.
India's tech job market faces a sharp slowdown, with active openings dropping 24% to 103,000 in Jan 2026. Explore the shift from mass hiring to selective roles and what it means for professionals.
IIT Madras launches global offices in five nations to propel Indian deep-tech startups and research onto the world stage. Discover how this initiative aims to attract foreign investment and accelerate innovation.
US Labor Department data reveals Walmart's H-1B visa salary structure for tech roles. Senior product leaders earn up to $481,000 base pay. Read the full breakdown here.
Punjab PSSSB extends deadline for 157 Junior Engineer posts. Apply online by Jan 20, 2026. Salary ₹35,400/month. Check eligibility, fee & selection process.
FITT-IIT Delhi and IDFC FIRST Bank launch a new cohort under the Ignite program, selecting 10 startups for funding and mentorship to drive deep-tech innovation. Discover the selected ventures.
A new report reveals over half of multinational tech firms in Israel report increased relocation requests from senior staff. Discover the impact on Israel's innovation engine and tech leadership.
Tighter US H-1B visa rules led Meta, Google, Amazon & others to add 32,000+ jobs in India instead of America. Experts call it a policy failure. Read the full analysis.
Infosys offers annual packages up to Rs 21 lakh for freshers in AI roles. Discover how specialized tech skills are reshaping entry-level salaries in India's IT sector. Read more.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
UST and IIT Madras Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate healthcare startups. 'Pitch to Win: Pharma 4.0' challenge sees 90+ entries. Winners get funding up to Rs 45 lakh. Read more.
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI is recruiting world-class Android engineers in London, New York, and California to build its AI applications for X and Grok. Learn about the skills needed and the interview process.
The Trump administration launches US Tech Force, offering tech experts up to $200,000 salary without a college degree. Apply now for a 2-year government fellowship.
US tech sector faces a reckoning as job postings fall by 31,800 and unemployment rises to 4%. AI is now a baseline skill, reshaping hiring towards precision over scale. Read the full analysis.
India and the European Patent Office strengthen ties, emphasizing the crucial role of patents in the deep tech era for innovation and economic growth. Discover the key insights from EPO's Roberta Romano-Götsch.