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Bihar's polytechnic institutions are on the verge of a transformative leap toward advanced technical education, thanks to the inauguration of state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in collaboration with IIT-Patna. These innovative centers will emphasize cutting-edge fields like AI, iot, and Robotics, promoting practical learning experiences and sparking creativity.

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion, including Apple's 20% stake, to build a next-generation direct-to-device satellite constellation. This move intensifies competition with SpaceX's Starlink Mobile, aiming to provide voice, text, and data connectivity to smartphones without specialized hardware, even in challenging conditions.

6-Month Training Now Mandatory For Students

Jadavpur University has developed a functional prototype of a retrofitted electric Ambassador taxi, offering a practical solution for India's EV transition without scrapping existing vehicles. This initiative, in collaboration with DVC, aims to create a scalable, sustainable e-mobility model for Indian conditions, with a focus on retaining the original transmission for cost-effectiveness.

TP-Link India is now locally manufacturing its Wi-Fi 7 products, becoming a pioneer in next-generation connectivity solutions in the country. This move, starting with the Omada EAP770 access point, aligns with India's delicensing of the 6 GHz spectrum band and the 'Make in India' initiative.

The mobile laboratory will travel across remote villages and hilly regions of Uttarakhand to provide technology education to students who do not have access to such facilities.

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has opened applications for PRAYAS 4.0, a one-month residential programme in AI, robotics and iot scheduled for July 2026. The course includes hands-on training, daily faculty-led sessions and certification, and is open to students from diverse academic backgrounds without prior technical experience.

Samsung's new Mini LED TV range, starting at Rs 42,990, offers stunning visuals with precise light control and vibrant colours. Featuring an aircraft-inspired MetalStream Design and powered by an AI processor for real-time optimisation, these TVs promise an immersive viewing experience. Available with attractive launch offers, they bring premium technology to a wider audience.

Senior Vice President Dino Bekis explains the architecture behind a partnership that doubles as the opening move in Qualcomm's broader India ambition

A cooling issue at an Amazon Web Services data center in Northern Virginia caused widespread service disruptions. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and derivatives giant CME Group were among the affected. AWS confirmed increased temperatures in a single data center impacted services. Efforts to restore cooling capacity led to extended outages for some customers. The primary issue is now resolved.

Patna is stepping into the future with the launch of an innovative iot-driven street lighting system. The Municipal Corporation is set to unveil 25,000 state-of-the-art lights while upgrading the current infrastructure, all under the watchful eye of a Centralised Control and Monitoring System.

The FCC has denied SpaceX's request to use the 1.6/2.4GHz spectrum currently utilized by Globalstar for its satellite services, including those on Apple iPhones. This decision aims to maintain regulatory certainty and stability, citing significant interference risks and Globalstar's established investments in emergency and iot services. SpaceX's applications for these bands, as well as Ligado Networks' 1.5/1.6GHz bands, were dismissed.

According to the manifesto, an estimated Rs 50,000 crore is planned for industrial development and expansion, and the remaining Rs 50,000 crore will be used for infrastructure development.