The Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai highlighted the next phase of financial technology, with agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technologies among the major themes. Why fintech is changingIndia’s digital-finance ecosystem has moved beyond basic digital payments toward programmable finance, embedded financial services, AI-assisted decision-making and new forms of digital assets. The next stage will depend heavily on trust: strong identity, cybersecurity, consumer protecti

Indian Railways is expanding Kavach 4.0 across high-density routes as part of a wider effort to strengthen automatic train protection and improve railway safety. What Kavach doesKavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection system designed to help prevent collisions, overspeeding and signal-passing-at-danger incidents. It can automatically apply brakes when specified safety conditions are breached. The system combines onboard equipment, trackside infrastructure, radio co

The Bharat Innovates Exposition being held alongside the 18th BRICS Summit is showcasing Indian deep-tech innovations and linking universities, startups, investors and global partners. What is being showcasedThe exposition features 37 Indian deep-tech innovators working across areas such as AI-enabled health screening, floating solar systems, marine robotics, advanced mobility and other emerging technologies. The programme is designed to connect India’s higher-education innov

ISRO successfully launched EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17 in September 2026, adding a new Earth-observation capability and demonstrating India’s growing flexibility in using higher orbits for imaging missions. What is EOS-05EOS-05 is an Earth-observation spacecraft designed for frequent observation of the Indian region. It is notable because it is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite intended to operate from geosynchronous orbit. The GSLV-F17 mission placed the satellite into a