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Will Formula 1 Return to India? Fresh Push to Revive the Indian Grand Prix at Buddh Circuit

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  Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, the former venue of the Indian Formula 1 Grand Prix More than ten years after Formula 1 last raced on Indian soil, hopes of a comeback are gaining momentum. The Indian government is actively exploring ways to bring the Formula 1 Grand Prix back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida , addressing the very issues that forced the race off the calendar in 2013. While no official announcement has been made, renewed discussions with Formula 1 Management have sparked optimism among motorsport fans and industry stakeholders. The Rise and Fall of the Indian Grand Prix The Indian Grand Prix made a high-profile debut in 2011 at the state-of-the-art Buddh International Circuit, a 5.125-kilometre track built along the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke, the venue quickly earned praise from drivers and teams alike. India’s Sports Ministry has begun discussions with track auth...
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Netflix to Open Second India Office in Hyderabad, Internet Calls It Bengaluru’s Loss

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  Netflix logo displayed outside a modern office building in Hyderabad’s HITECH City, representing the company’s second India office. Global streaming giant Netflix has chosen Hyderabad as the location for its second office in India , after Mumbai, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the country. The company has reportedly leased a 41,000 square-foot office space in HITECH City, one of Hyderabad’s major commercial and technology hubs. According to a report by Cinejosh , the upcoming office is expected to support teams working on regional content development, project supervision, technical workflows, and vendor management related to production and post-production activities. The move aligns with Netflix’s growing focus on Indian and regional storytelling as competition in the streaming space intensifies. Focus on Regional Content and Production Support Industry observers say the Hyderabad office is likely to play a crucial operational role rather than serving pu...
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Made in India Products to Get Reduced 18% US Tariff After Modi–Trump Talks

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussing India–US trade cooperation and tariff reduction on Made in India products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that Made in India products exported to the United States will now face a reduced tariff of 18%, marking a significant development in bilateral trade relations between the world’s two largest democracies. The announcement followed a conversation between Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump , after which both leaders shared details through social media posts. The reduction brings down the earlier reciprocal tariff rate of 25% to 18%, a move that is expected to provide relief to Indian exporters while reinforcing economic cooperation between India and the United States. Announcement After High-Level Talks Prime Minister Modi shared the update after speaking with President Trump, describing the interaction as “wonderful” and referring to the US President as a “dear friend.” In his mes...
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India–UAE AI Partnership Deepens with Supercomputing, Web3 Corridor and Advanced Technology Cooperation

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  India and UAE flags symbolizing strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and advanced technologies India and the United Arab Emirates are significantly deepening their strategic partnership in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, reinforcing a shared vision of technology-driven economic growth. With supercomputing infrastructure, expanded data centres, Web3 collaboration, and a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the India–UAE relationship is emerging as a powerful global model for responsible and innovation-led digital transformation. For India, this partnership supports national priorities under the India AI Mission , while for the UAE, it strengthens its position as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence and future technologies. Supercomputing and Data Infrastructure: Powering India’s AI Mission India–UAE AI Cooperation | Supercomputing, Web3 & Advanced Technologies A key pillar of the cooperation is...
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Andhra Pradesh to Launch India’s First AI University in Amaravati with NVIDIA Partnership

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  Andhra Pradesh announces India’s first AI University in Amaravati in partnership with NVIDIA In a major step toward positioning itself as a national leader in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, the Andhra Pradesh State government has announced plans to establish India’s first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in Amaravati . The ambitious project will be developed in partnership with global technology leader NVIDIA and is set to commence operations on February 19, 2026 . The announcement was made by Katamaneni Bhaskhar , Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department, during the TechBharat AI for Public Good Summit held at GITAM Deemed-to-be University . The initiative reflects the State’s growing focus on AI-led education, innovation, and governance reform. Strategic Partnership with NVIDIA Andhra Pradesh will launch India’s first dedicated AI University in Amaravati on February 19,...
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Russia, India in Advanced Talks on Joint Production of Fifth-Generation Su-57 Fighter Jets

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  Russian fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57E fighter jet displayed at Wings India air show in Hyderabad India and Russia are holding advanced technical discussions to explore the possibility of jointly producing the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57E fighter jet in India, according to a senior Russian aerospace official. The talks mark a potentially significant step in long-standing defence cooperation between the two countries, although there has been no official response from the Indian side so far. The announcement was made by Vadim Badekha, Chief Executive Officer of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), on the sidelines of the Wings India air show held at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad. His remarks indicate that discussions have moved beyond preliminary stages into detailed technical consultations. Advanced Technical Negotiations Underway India and Russia are holding advanced technical discussions on the joint production of the fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet in India, with...
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India to Build 12 Sovereign AI Models to Address National Challenges: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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  India is set to take a major leap in artificial intelligence by developing 12 sovereign AI models aimed at solving critical national challenges, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos . The initiative forms a core part of India’s broader ambition to emerge as a trusted global technology partner while ensuring AI solutions are aligned with national priorities, data sovereignty, and inclusive growth. A Five-Layer National AI Strategy Vaishnaw revealed that the sovereign AI models are being developed under a five-layer national AI strategy , designed to integrate infrastructure, data, models, applications, and governance. “We are developing a bouquet of 12 sovereign models which will be focused on very specific types of problems that they can solve,” the minister said, adding that several of these models have already been tested in real environments with very strong results . Unlike generic g...
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