Every AI query has a physical footprint – and it is measured in something far more scarce than electricity The query you send to a chatbot seems like nothing. Not using any paper, fuel or obvious resources in any way. However, behind your query, deep inside some climate-controlled data centre full of buzzing computers, there’s…
As India races to become a global AI hub, its data centres are quietly consuming water from some of the country’s most stressed aquifers. The environmental cost of India’s digital economy is a policy conversation we are overdue to have. Every time you stream a film on a Mumbai morning commute, every email you send…
On June 5, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Robin Khuda, the founder and CEO of AirTrunk, at his New Delhi office. What followed was an announcement that set a new benchmark for foreign investment in India’s digital economy. Modi announced AirTrunk’s plans to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore (USD 30 billion) in India…
The WHO’s “AI for All” framework highlights the urgent need to eliminate bias in healthcare AI and ensure equitable, inclusive technology for underserved populations worldwide. Global Health & Technology I Social Development There is a village in rural Bihar, India, where the nearest physician is 40 kilometers away. A child develops a fever at midnight….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai to elevate India-France ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence, AI, innovation, trade, and technological cooperation. Key initiatives include Rafale jets, Hammer missiles, the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, and collaborative efforts on responsible AI and global stability. Prime Minister Narendra…
India’s technology industry is entering a transformative phase in 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI), major capital commitments, and global collaborations are driving growth. Tech companies are betting big on innovation, even as geopolitical and regulatory pressures mount. AI Takes Center Stage Across Sectors Generative AI and smart systems are shaping industry strategies. According to media coverage,…
