BANKING & FINANCE
RBI Backs Fintech As Key Strategic Partner To Develop Next-Gen System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is positioning fintech not merely as an industry under regulation but as a strategic partner in building the next generation of India’s financial system, with artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology and tokenisation emerging as key areas of focus. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 10, 2026
ECONOMY
BRICS Adopts Chennai Declaration To Build Science And Tech Framework
BRICS countries have unanimously adopted the Chennai Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready framework for cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI). The declaration was adopted at the closing session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meeting, chaired by India. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 22, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
BITS Pilani Goa Campus Sends 1,109 Graduates Into Tech-Driven World
BITS Pilani’s K K Birla Goa Campus conferred degrees on 1,109 graduating students at its Convocation 2026, marking another milestone in the institute’s efforts to nurture engineers, scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs equipped for global careers. The convocation was graced by Rakesh Kumar Verma, Co-Founder and Chairman & Managing Director of MapmyIndia and a distinguished BITS […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 10, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
IIT Madras Places India On Global Map For Diamond-Based Deep Technology
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is taking India’s research on diamond-based technologies to the global stage through its research group, India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD). The centre is spearheading advancements in quantum technologies, photonics, sensing and metrology using diamond materials. Driving indigenous innovation in lab-grown diamonds Established with the support […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 31, 2026
