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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to visit India in mid-February 2026 as global artificial intelligence leaders plan to meet in New Delhi. The timing highlights India’s growing importance in the global AI ecosystem, though specific details of Altman’s agenda were not disclosed.
A Union Home Ministry tableau at the 77th Republic Day parade will focus on implementing India’s new criminal laws and showcasing technology-driven, time-bound justice reforms, highlighting the push toward digital processes and citizen-centric delivery.
ISRO chief V. Narayanan said the agency is targeting seven launches before the end of March 2026, including a first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission as India advances toward human spaceflight and scales up its launch cadence.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan has said the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme remains on track despite a recent PSLV mission deviation. He also outlined longer-term ambitions, including preparatory work for a national space station targeted to begin in 2028 with an aim to complete by 2035.
India’s technology sector has entered 2026 with weaker hiring intent, with active tech job openings down 24% year-on-year to around 1.03 lakh roles, according to staffing firm Xpheno. The report suggests demand remains close to the lowest levels seen since early 2021, with entry-level hiring comparatively steadier while mid-senior and senior roles see sharper declines.
A new docu-series titled ‘Space Gen: Chandrayaan’ has premiered on JioHotstar, focusing on the Chandrayaan programme and culminating in the high-pressure hours leading up to Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole.
A new Xpheno outlook report says active technology job openings in India have dropped to about 1.03 lakh in January 2026, down 24% from the same period last year. While global capability centres show some growth pockets, overall hiring sentiment remains subdued after a slow 2025.
A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect north, northwest and central India from 26 January, with the IMD flagging chances of rain, snowfall, hailstorms, thunderstorms, gusty winds and low visibility in some areas. The most intense conditions are forecast around 27–28 January, with travel disruption risks.
India’s tech job market has started 2026 on a softer note, with active openings down 24% compared with a year ago, according to Xpheno. The report points to persistent caution in global IT spending and weaker demand for mid-to-senior roles.
Bengaluru-based Sensesemi Technologies has raised ₹25 crore in seed funding to develop edge‑AI semiconductor chips. The round was led by Piper Serica with participation from several early-stage investors and angels, as the startup targets on-device AI compute and efficiency.
ISRO chairman V. Narayanan said India’s human spaceflight programme Gaganyaan remains unaffected by a deviation reported during a recent PSLV mission stage. He also reiterated India’s broader roadmap, including preparatory work for a national space station planned to begin in 2028 with a completion target of 2035.
IIT Delhi announced an outreach open house in Kota on January 31, 2026, offering aspirants sessions on academic life, campus culture and preparation guidance, with faculty and students interacting directly with candidates.