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When AI Meets National Security: The ChatGPT Controversy Inside US Cyber Governance

A recent controversy in the United States has reignited global debate on artificial intelligence, data security, and institutional accountability. A senior cybersecurity official of Indian origin is under investigation for allegedly uploading internal government documents onto ChatGPT, a public AI platform. The incident has raised serious concerns about how emerging technologies are being used inside…

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Delhi Government Unveils ₹350 Crore Startup Policy to Fuel Student Entrepreneurship

The Delhi government has launched a bold new initiative to support student-led startups. The Delhi Education Minister, Ashish Sood, unveiled the Delhi Startup Policy 2025, a ₹350 crore, five-year plan aimed at nurturing student innovators from campus to market. The move signals a major shift in how education and entrepreneurship intersect in India’s capital. The…

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Zepto Plans $500 Million IPO: What It Means for India’s Quick-Commerce Boom?

India’s fast-growing quick-commerce sector is preparing for a major milestone. Zepto, the 10-minute grocery delivery startup, is planning a $500 million initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter. The move signals growing confidence in India’s digital consumer market and highlights how rapidly instant delivery platforms have…

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GIFT City: India’s Fastest-Growing Global Hub for Fin-Tech

Situated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, GIFT City, also known as Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is the nation’s first FinTech City. The vision was to integrate financial services, urban infrastructure and technology innovation in a single ecosystem. It is also the nation’s first operational smart city and India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The 1,000-acre project,…

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PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit 2025 in Jaipur featuring IIT alumni and Rajasthan government officials collaborating on technology and development initiatives

PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit to Bring IIT Alumni and the State To gether for Development

The first-ever PanIIT Rising Rajasthan Summit was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 1 November 2025. It was organized by PanIIT Alumni India-the official network of alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology-in association with the Government of Rajasthan. The event saw the participation of senior officials, IIT alumni, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics with…

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IIT startup founders working on deep-tech innovations at IIT Madras Research Park in India.

IIT Startups: India’s Deep-Tech Engine Redefining Global Innovation

There was a time when IITs were seen as India’s most reliable export hubs for talent. Graduates would leave the country in search of research funding, infrastructure, and global exposure. That narrative is changing. Over the past decade, the Indian Institutes of Technology have turned into incubation engines where technology, research, and entrepreneurship converge. What…

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Two IIT alumni empowering Indian farmers with digital agriculture solutions

Nkosh: Indian Agriculture Goes Digital, Farmer by Farmer

Photo Credit: NKosh.in Clear Cut Startups DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 27, 2025 04:57 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik Agriculture remains the foundation of India’s economy, but it is plagued by perpetual inefficiencies, fragmented supply chains, and farmers’ income risks. Nkosh seeks to address these issues by coupling technology with traditional farming. Founded by IIT alumni, Nkosh isn’t an app or…

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