A groundbreaking innovation in oral healthcare has emerged from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, as Professor Neeta Mohanty, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Collaboration), has successfully secured a US patent for her automated oral biopsy device. The pen-like device, designed to simplify and enhance biopsy procedures, is expected to transform the early detection and treatment of…
Forrester Predicts India’s Enterprise IT Market to Expand at the Highest Rate Amid AI and Cloud Boom India is set to become the world’s fastest-growing technology market, with enterprise IT spending projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between 2024 and 2029, the highest across any region globally, according to…
The Odisha government is set to introduce a new Information Technology (IT) policy aimed at accelerating the state’s IT sector growth while significantly increasing incentives for companies hiring local talent. The policy, which will be launched soon by the state IT department, proposes a more than twofold increase in recruitment incentives for companies employing youth…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her record eighth Budget presentation on February 1, 2025, announced a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds to support startups and deep-tech innovation. The budget also focused on strengthening India’s position in artificial intelligence (AI), deep tech, and innovation, with investments in AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and expanded credit support…
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has recently garnered significant attention for its groundbreaking advancements in AI technology. The company’s latest AI model, R1, has demonstrated performance comparable to leading models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, but with a fraction of the development cost. This achievement has sent ripples through the tech industry and financial markets….
Dr. Digendranath Swain, a distinguished Odia scientist from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram, has been awarded the prestigious Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar-2024 ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on Thursday. Dr. Swain, an expert in experimental…
The Odisha Police is set to introduce AI-powered technology for the first time to manage traffic during the upcoming Rath Yatra, marking a significant technological advancement in the event’s history. In partnership with Odisha-based leading drone tech and AI company IG Drones, supported by StartUp Odisha, this initiative aims to enhance traffic and crowd management…
The Odisha government on Thursday approved investment proposals worth ₹903.41 crore aimed at boosting the renewable energy sector. These approvals are part of the state’s broader goal to achieve a 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Energy Department’s single window committee greenlit several key projects, including a 48 MW wind energy project by…
San Francisco, CA – June 26, 2024 – OpenAI, the research company behind the popular large language model ChatGPT, has announced a delay in the launch of its much-anticipated Voice Mode feature. Initially slated for a late June alpha rollout, the company now states it needs “one more month” to refine the technology before releasing…
