Tech / 01
Isro to launch GISAT-1A in September 2026 after seven-month pause
Isro is preparing to launch the GISAT-1A Earth-observation satellite in September 2026, although the exact launch date has not been announced.
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Tech / 02
Indian IT sector stocks decline on August 31
Shares of several Indian IT companies declined on August 31, with Mastek and Newgen Software Technologies recording the sharpest falls among the stocks listed in the research data.
Tech / 03
ISRO set to begin 2026 launch calendar with PSLV-C62 carrying EOS-N1 and multiple co-passengers
ISRO is preparing its first mission of 2026, PSLV-C62, scheduled for January 12 from Sriharikota. The flight will carry EOS-N1, an imaging satellite built for strategic purposes, along with a Kestrel Initial Demonstrator device from a Spain-based start-up and a set of commercial payloads from Indian and international customers.
Tech / 04
Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI inference chip for Azure, aiming faster and cheaper model deployment
Microsoft has announced Maia 200, its new AI inference accelerator built on advanced 3-nanometre technology and designed for large-scale deployment in Azure. The company says the chip focuses on improving inference economics for real-world apps, with early deployments in US data-centre regions and a software stack to help developers optimise models.
Tech / 05
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a 3nm AI inference accelerator aimed at faster, cheaper model deployment on Azure
Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, its next-generation in-house AI inference accelerator built on 3-nanometre technology. The company says the chip is designed to improve the economics of running large AI models in production, with a redesigned memory system and scalable networking for large clusters. Microsoft said Maia 200 will initially be deployed in US Azure regions and used for AI models from its Superintelligence team.
Tech / 06
IndiGo begins direct India–Greece flights, opening a new long-haul corridor for travellers
IndiGo has launched non-stop services connecting India with Greece, a first for the route, improving travel convenience and potentially boosting tourism and business connectivity. The move highlights airlines’ push to add new international links and deploy newer aircraft on longer sectors.
Tech / 07
Starlink steps up India hiring ahead of planned satellite internet rollout, signalling compliance push
Elon Musk-backed Starlink has begun hiring for finance and compliance-linked roles in Bengaluru as it prepares for a commercial India launch, indicating an effort to build local operations and align with licensing and security requirements.
Tech / 08
Govt releases AI governance white paper ahead of India-AI Impact Summit, pitching a techno-legal framework
The Government of India, via the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, has released a white paper on strengthening AI governance through a techno-legal framework. The document outlines an approach aimed at building a safer, more trustworthy and accountable AI ecosystem while balancing innovation with citizen safeguards.
Tech / 09
India tech hiring demand drops early 2026 as openings fall 24% year-on-year: Xpheno
India’s technology sector started 2026 on a weak hiring footing, with active job openings falling 24% year-on-year to about 103,000 roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno’s January outlook cited in an Economic Times report.
Tech / 10
PSLV-C62 set for first ISRO launch of 2026 with AI-enabled imaging payload among co-passengers
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, scheduled for 12 January 2026, is set to carry a primary Earth observation satellite and a cluster of co-passengers. Among them is a small satellite featuring an AI-enabled imaging payload designed to process data in orbit, highlighting India’s growing role in practical space tech and edge computing.
Tech / 11
Google marks India’s 77th Republic Day with space exploration-themed Doodle highlighting ISRO
Google released a special Republic Day Doodle on 26 January 2026 celebrating India’s space achievements. The artwork spotlights motifs of rockets, satellites and orbits and nods to ISRO’s role in advancing science and technology, tying national pride to innovation and exploration.
Tech / 12
Google’s Republic Day Doodle spotlights India’s space exploration and ISRO’s innovation push
Google marked India’s 77th Republic Day with a Doodle themed around space exploration, highlighting the country’s scientific ambition and ISRO’s achievements. The artwork taps into a broader national narrative that technology-led progress is central to India’s identity and global standing.