India’s Developing AI in National Security and Defence
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profound implications for national security and defense.
Category Science and Technology
Rising Conflict in the China-US Tech Landscape
The year 2025 has begun on a bad note for Chinese tech companies with the United States (US) designating social media and gaming giant, Tencent, and battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as military companies. Tencent's interests span the spheres of finance, cloud computing, media, messaging, video-streaming, and movie production. Under American law, a list of entities that may be aiding and furthering the Communist Party of China's military-civil fusion strategy, which aims to leverage private firms in improving technologies that have defense applications, must be maintained.
India Semiconductor Mission (2021): Fostering a Self-Reliant Semiconductor Industry
In order to solidify its position in the semiconductor industry and with a desire for greater self-sufficiency, India launched the National Semiconductor Mission (NSM).
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act: A Double-Edged Sword for Privacy
Indians are better off with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, and the rules that have been framed and circulated for public comment to implement the Act, than in their absence. However, the law fails signally to protect the citizenry from arbitrary breach of privacy by the state.
India’s Health-Tech Revolution: Pioneering Innovation for Global Good
Not only a favourite for health tourism with its traditional ayurvedic and modern medicine excellence but India has also become a vaccine hub and pharmacy of the world and now the health-tech could provide that avenue for further enhancing its heft in this truly vital sector for the broader global good.
National Quantum Mission (2023): Transforming India’s Technological Landscape
The National Quantum Mission (NQM), approved by the Union Cabinet on April 19, 2023, with a total outlay of ₹6,003 crore over eight years, reflects India’s ambitious bid to lead the global quantum revolution.
India’s Space Economy: Policies Directions in a New Frontier
India’s space economy has grown significantly, fueled by pioneering initiatives from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and recent efforts to open the sector to private players.