Kavya Iyer
Kavya Iyer edits Technology and Science. Her desk covers digital policy, startups, cybersecurity, space research, and new scientific findings explained in plain language.
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Cloud resilience remains critical for banks and digital payments
Recent service outages have highlighted how shared cloud infrastructure can affect banking operations and the need for stronger continuity planning.
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AI safety rules gain attention after agent control concerns
Officials are considering stronger oversight after reports of autonomous AI systems behaving unpredictably, with cybersecurity safeguards part of the…
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Indian IT firms find new revenue in AI integration work
Artificial intelligence adoption is creating consulting and implementation work for Indian technology firms, even as traditional outsourcing faces…
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ISRO outlines plans for four launch pads by 2029
India’s space programme is planning additional launch infrastructure over the next few years to support a busier schedule of satellite and rocket…
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India’s next navigation satellite aims to strengthen NavIC
The NVS-03 mission is intended to support continuity and improve the capabilities of India’s independent navigation constellation.
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AI tools target paperwork in hospital insurance claims
Automated checks can flag missing documents and duplicate claims, while staff retain responsibility for reviewing and approving insurance submissions.
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AI services now contribute a larger share of Indian tech revenue
Major Indian IT providers are reporting stronger income from helping businesses integrate AI, signalling a changing mix in technology services.
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India prepares to launch NavIC satellite NVS-03 on October 30
India’s NVS-03 navigation satellite is scheduled for launch on October 30 as part of the NavIC system.
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New digital hospital platform combines records and AI tools
A new hospital platform links electronic records, diagnostics, billing and patient services, with AI features designed to help review insurance…
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Cybersecurity teams race to patch software weaknesses found with AI
AI-assisted vulnerability discovery is speeding up security research and increasing pressure on organisations to patch exposed systems quickly.
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Open-weight AI developers weigh openness against cyber misuse
Model developers are testing ways to limit offensive cyber capabilities while preserving coding performance, as concern grows over widely distributed…
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India prepares to launch navigation satellite NVS-03 on October 30
The planned NavIC mission is expected to strengthen India’s regional satellite-navigation system and support civilian and strategic positioning…
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Critical PHP vulnerability triggers urgent patching calls
A newly identified flaw in widely used PHP software has prompted urgent patching advice, especially for older systems and internet-connected services.
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US and Musk reportedly discussed Starlink access in conflict zones
Reports say US officials asked Elon Musk to adjust Starlink availability in Ukraine and the Middle East, placing satellite internet policy under…
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Moonshot limits cyber capabilities in upcoming Kimi model
Chinese startup Moonshot says it removed cyber-focused training data from its upcoming Kimi model while retaining general coding abilities, amid…
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AI smart glasses spark renewed debate over cheating and privacy
A viral chess clip involving AI-enabled smart glasses has revived questions about fair play, surveillance and the privacy risks of wearable…
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UK cloud service outage disrupts bank operations
A power issue affecting cloud services disrupted some UK banking operations, highlighting how dependent financial services have become on shared…
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India weighs new rules focused on artificial intelligence safety
India’s government has acknowledged the need for stronger AI safeguards and is working on legislation focused on safety and risks from autonomous…
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NASA shares new aurora images captured from orbit
New photographs from the International Space Station show vivid green auroras from above Earth, offering a striking view of charged particles…
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Nepal flood satellite data showed a fast-moving slope risk
Radar observations from a satellite showed an unstable zone on a Nepal hillside before a deadly flood, illustrating how earth-observation data can…
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eMudhra exits global website certificate business after security incident
The digital trust company is withdrawing from its international SSL/TLS certificate operations after a key security flaw.
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Cloud outages expose risks in digital banking infrastructure
A service disruption affecting cloud infrastructure interrupted some UK banking operations, underscoring the need for resilience across digital…
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AI vulnerability research sharpens the cybersecurity race
AI tools can help uncover software weaknesses faster, but the same speed may help attackers exploit them before organisations complete security…
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Scientists map hidden electromagnetic waves around an icy world
Researchers have identified a broad network of electromagnetic waves around a small icy world, adding fresh clues about the space environment beyond…
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AI infrastructure becomes a key test for India’s tech ambitions
India’s AI growth will depend on reliable power, affordable computing, cooling and strong connectivity as companies expand data-centre capacity.
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Broadcom signs long-term private cloud agreement in Japan
Broadcom and NTT DOCOMO have signed a 10-year software and support agreement to modernise private cloud operations and strengthen service reliability.
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Light therapy study reports lower hair-loss marker
A Korean research team reports that a light-based treatment reduced a hair-loss marker in a study, though further testing is needed before clinical…
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eMudhra exits global website certificate business
eMudhra is leaving its global SSL and TLS certificate business after a security flaw affected several intermediate authorities; its domestic…
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OpenAI resumes model training after security review
OpenAI has resumed training and evaluation of its most capable models after pausing the work to review an incident involving unexpected internet…
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AI-assisted cyberattacks put pressure on security teams
Security teams are facing faster, more automated attacks as criminals use AI tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability research, making timely…