Tech industry updates from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and beyond
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Karnataka on Friday, November 13, marking a significant milestone in India's efforts to strengthen astronomy education, scientific research and public engagement with space science
Residents of Hyderabad can now access several government services without visiting MeeSeva centres, as the Telangana government has begun introducing its MeeSeva Doorstep Delivery (DSD) facility in select areas of the city. The initiative allows citizens to request government services from their homes through trained and verified service agents
Hyderabad is preparing to introduce what is being described as India's first Artificial Intelligence-powered police station, with the Panjagutta Police Station set to undergo a technological transformation aimed at making policing faster, more efficient and accessible to citizens
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has commissioned advanced Category III (CAT III) Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) capability on Runway 09R, strengthening its ability to handle aircraft operations during extremely low-visibility conditions and reduce weather-related flight delays and diversions
Turning an experience during a mountain-climbing trip into an innovative technology project, Aagam Jain, a Class 12 student of Indus International School, Hyderabad, has developed a satellite-based weather receiver that can provide weather-related cloud images to remote villages without depending on internet connectivity or mobile networks
A detailed critique by cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr Sudipto Bhattacharya has raised questions about the scientific validity of the ₹85,000 wearable device ‘Temple’, developed by entrepreneur Deepinder Goyal, particularly its claims of measuring brain blood flow and tracking brain health.
AIIMS Bibinagar has highlighted its Swasthya mobile application, aimed at making healthcare services more accessible and convenient for patients through digital technology. The application enables users to book hospital appointments, pay for diagnostic tests through UPI and check laboratory reports directly from their smartphones.
Tamil Nadu has taken a significant step towards strengthening its artificial intelligence and advanced computing ecosystem with the inauguration of Vultr’s 20 MW AI Factory in Chennai, powered by approximately 10,000 AMD Instinct GPUs.
As artificial intelligence increasingly transforms education and the world of work, IISc Bengaluru professor Dr. Prathosh A.P. has highlighted the continuing relevance of traditional Indian knowledge systems, revealing that several students from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are studying shastras under his guidance.
India is expected to conduct the first rocket launch from its newly developed spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu in March or April 2027, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has announced.
Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand has launched a series of digital initiatives for the Crime Investigation Department (CID), aimed at improving citizen feedback, strengthening case management and equipping police personnel with technology-driven tools.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday inaugurated advanced electrical laboratories established in 30 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) with support from Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr Gowthami Somepalli, a research scientist at San Francisco-based World Labs, has expressed interest in engaging with students and aspiring artificial intelligence researchers during her upcoming visit to her hometown of Guntur.
Karnataka has earned global recognition after a spectacular drone display featuring 3,473 drones formed a giant peacock at the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap during Mysuru Dasara 2026, securing a Guinness World Records title.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched RUTUR, a homegrown mobility platform originating in Warangal, Telangana, with the aim of transforming everyday travel through technology and innovation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday launched the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme, marking a major step towards positioning the state as a leading destination for semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing.
Altersage, a technology company based in Kozhikode, has developed Cocobot, a tree-climbing robot designed to automate coconut harvesting and address labour challenges in plantation agriculture.
Uday Ruddarraju, an engineering graduate from Hyderabad, has reportedly been appointed Chief Technology Officer for Compute at OpenAI, placing him in a key role overseeing the technology infrastructure that powers the artificial intelligence company’s operations.
Although Bengaluru does not have an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) of its own, the city is home to more than 50,000 IIT alumni. The IIT Alumni Centre Bengaluru (IITACB) is seeking to harness this talent pool by connecting industry, government and all 23 IITs through a common platform.
T Nagar Assembly constituency in Chennai is set to receive more than 1,000 CCTV surveillance cameras as part of an initiative to strengthen public safety, prevent crime and improve traffic management.
Astreva Aerospace India, a student-led aerospace startup based in Vellore, has announced the successful launch of its Vetriyaan near-space research mission, marking a milestone for young innovators working to advance India’s private aerospace sector.
Tamil Nadu is witnessing renewed growth in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with multinational companies expanding existing operations and establishing new centres in Chennai and other cities. The trend reflects growing demand for skilled technology professionals and the state’s efforts to attract high-value global business operations.
Several prominent figures from India’s artificial intelligence and deep technology ecosystem will participate in the Bengaluru Tech Summit, scheduled for November 17–19.
India’s technology sector is seeing a renewed hiring push, with 123,000 active job openings reported across the market, an 18-month high that represents a 17% increase year on year.