New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of Rs 4,600 crore. The four proposals approved are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies. With these, the total approved projects under the ISM have reached 10, with cumulative investments of around Rs 1.60 lakh crore in six states. “These four approved proposals will set up semiconductor manufacturing facilities with a cumulative investment of around Rs 4,600 crore and are expected to generate a cumulative employment for 2,034 skilled professionals, which would catalyse the electronic manufacturing ecosystem, resulting in the creation of many indirect jobs,” a Cabinet communique said. #Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs. 4,600 crore India Semiconductor Mission: Momentum builds further as India advances into the Compound Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging landscape Read here:… pic.twitter.com/g9lFwd3c0c — PIB India (@PIB_India) August 12, 2025 SiCSem and 3D Glass will be set up in Odisha. CDIL is located in Punjab, and ASIP will be set up in Andhra Pradesh. SicSem Private Limited is collaborating with Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd., UK, to establish an integrated facility of silicon carbide-based Compound Semiconductors in Info Valley, Bhubaneshwar. This will be the first commercial compound fab in the country. The project proposes to manufacture silicon carbide devices. This compound semiconductor fab will have an annual capacity of 60,000 wafers and a packaging capacity of 96 million units. Breaking News- India approves four new semiconductor projects in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab. pic.twitter.com/Ul3AudhD14 — Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) August 12, 2025 The proposed products will have applications in missiles, defence equipment, electric vehicles (EVs), railways, fast chargers, data centre racks, consumer appliances, and solar power inverters, the Cabinet note said. 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS) will set up a vertically integrated advanced packaging and embedded glass substrate unit in Odisha. This unit will bring the world’s most advanced packaging technology to India. The facility will have a large variety of advanced technologies, including glass interposers with passives and silicon bridges, and 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) modules. Planned capacity of this unit will be approximately 69,600 glass panel substrates, 50 million assembled units, and 13,200 3DHI modules per annum. The proposed products will have significant applications in defence, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, RF and automotive, photonics and co-packaged optics, etc. According to the Cabinet, the Advanced System in Package Technologies (ASIP) will set up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh, under a technology tie-up with APACT Co. Ltd, South Korea, with an annual capacity of 96 million units. The manufactured products will find applications in mobile phones, set-top boxes, automobile applications, and other electronic products. Continental Device (CDIL) will expand its discrete semiconductor manufacturing facility at Mohali, Punjab. The proposed facility will manufacture high-power discrete semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, Schottky Bypass Diodes, and transistors, both in silicon and silicon carbide. The annual capacity of this brownfield expansion will be to the tune of 158.38 million units. The devices manufactured by these proposed units will have applications in automotive electronics, including EVs and their charging infrastructure, renewable energy systems, power conversion applications, industrial applications and communication infrastructure. “These would complement the growing world-class chip design capabilities coming up in the country, which are propelled by design infrastructure support provided by the government to 278 academic institutions and 72 start-ups. Already more than 60,000 students have availed the benefits of the talent development programme,” said the Cabinet.

realme P4 Series India Launch: realme has announced the launch date of the Realme P4 Pro and Realme P4 smartphones in the new realme P4 series in India. The company is set to launch both smartphones on August 20 in the country. The Realme P4 series adopts a dual chipset architecture designed to handle varied workloads more efficiently. Both smartphones are likely to pair the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, which scores over 1.1 million on AnTuTu, with the HyperVision AI chipset co-developed with Pixelworks. Notably, the launch event is scheduled for 12:00 PM IST, and following this, the phones will be available for purchase on Flipkart and the official Realme India website. realme P4 Series Specifications (Expected) The Realme P4 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, achieving over 1.1 million on the AnTuTu benchmark, and paired with the HyperVision AI chipset co-developed with Pixelworks. This setup delivers performance close to an 8 Gen series processor while offering advanced display capabilities. The phone supports 1.5K resolution with 144FPS gaming and ultra-smooth 120FPS streaming, the HyperVision AI Chip — making its debut in the P Series — stands out as the only dedicated graphics chip in the under Rs 30,000 segment. It enhances the viewing and gaming experience with features like AI Hyper Clarity, AI Hyper Motion, and AI Always-On HDR. Adding further, the GT Performance Engine 3.0 ensures efficient cooling for stable performance during heavy usage. Notably, The P4 Pro smartphone is expected to be available in three eye-catching colours — Steel Grey for a sleek look, Engine Blue for a bold touch, and Forge Red for a youthful, energetic vibe. realme P4 Series Price In India (Expected) The realme P4 series is expected to launch in India with a price tag of under Rs 30,000. According to media reports, both the Realme P4 Pro and Realme P4 will receive three major Android upgrades and four years of regular updates, similar to the realme P3, realme P3 Pro 5G, and realme P3 Ultra. 

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s recent call for American tech giants to stop hiring foreign workers presents India with a rare opening to leap from the world’s outsourced back office to the commanding heights of global technology leadership. India’s government is already moving decisively. The IndiaAI Mission, launched in 2024, focuses specifically on homegrown solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and language models – sectors crucial to India’s unique context and massive population. AI models like Sarvam-1, designed for India’s languages, showcase ambition beyond mere adaptation of Western technologies. Boosting compute infrastructure, investing in research, and ramping up support for startups mean the technological engines are being primed for a historic shift, according to an article in India Narrative. It highlights the G20 Task Force report as saying that “India’s digital infrastructure, powered by Aadhaar and UPI, already sets a world benchmark. It highlights how scaled digital platforms – built to solve Indian problems – now underpin everything from banking to vaccination logistics. The Aadhaar identity network, 5G rollouts, and financial inclusion have created fertile ground for innovation in domains neglected by Western tech giants. Trump’s hiring ultimatum, though disruptive, could provide the nudge India needs to prioritise self-reliance over outsourcing. Building indigenous AI models for agriculture can revolutionise food security and climate adaptation – where over 46 per cent of India’s workforce still depends on farming, often under stress from erratic weather and low yield. In healthcare, AI can bridge gaps in diagnostics for rural populations, bringing life-saving solutions where expertise is scarce, the article observes. With its vast digital user base – over 900 million internet connections – and advances in payment technology, India sets an example in scalable public infrastructure. UPI, Aadhaar, and ONDC are not just domestic marvels but international blueprints, now being adopted around the world. Indian SaaS and fintech unicorns, fueled by local know-how, are fast becoming global leaders, with exports topping $200b annually. For decades, US tech companies have relied on Indian engineers for cost-effective, high-quality talent, funnelling graduates from India’s premier institutions into roles in California, Washington, and New York. H-1B visas and offshore campuses created a pipeline that shaped careers and fuelled India’s software boom. But as Trump’s rhetoric pivots American tech toward economic nationalism, Indian professionals face barriers once unthinkable—roles vanishing and dreams deferred. However, dependency on Western opportunity has long restricted India’s tech ecosystem from full self-expression. Trump’s stance removes the glass ceiling. Indian engineers—1.5 million graduating every year—are now primed to build for India, not just the West. Instead of exporting raw talent, the country can nurture founders, inventors, and creators who tackle Indian problems first. It is a wake-up call to invest in domestic innovation and entrepreneurship, the article further states.

New Delhi: In a rare and alarming case, a man in the United States developed life-threatening bromide poisoning after following diet advice given by ChatGPT. Doctors believe this could be the first known case of AI-linked bromide poisoning, according to a report by Gizmodo. The case was detailed by doctors at the University of Washington in ‘Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases’. They said the man consumed sodium bromide for three months, thinking it was a safe substitute for chloride in his diet. This advice reportedly came from ChatGPT, which did not warn him about the dangers. Bromide compounds were once used in medicines for anxiety and insomnia, but they were banned decades ago due to severe health risks. Today, bromide is mostly found in veterinary drugs and some industrial products. Human cases of bromide poisoning, also called bromism, are extremely rare. The man first went to the emergency room believing his neighbour was poisoning him. Although some of his vitals were normal, he showed paranoia, refused water despite being thirsty, and experienced hallucinations. His condition quickly worsened into a psychotic episode, and doctors had to place him under an involuntary psychiatric hold. After receiving intravenous fluids and antipsychotic medicines, he began to improve. Once stable, he told doctors that he had asked ChatGPT for alternatives to table salt. The AI allegedly suggested bromide as a safe option — advice he followed without knowing it was harmful. Doctors did not have the man’s original chat records, but when they later asked ChatGPT the same question, it again mentioned bromide without warning that it was unsafe for humans. Doctors Warn About AI’s Dangerous Health Advice Experts say this shows how AI can provide information without proper context or awareness of health risks. The man recovered fully after three weeks in hospital and was in good health during a follow-up visit. Doctors have warned that while AI can make scientific information more accessible, it should never replace professional medical advice — and, as this case shows, it can sometimes give dangerously wrong guidance.

Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): If you are planning to buy a smartphone that fits your budget and comes packed with the latest AI features and advanced specifications, the Infinix GT 30 5G+ and Nothing Phone 3a are two strong contenders in the market. Choosing between them can be tricky. Both smartphones offer powerful features, stylish designs, and 5G support, but they cater to different types of users. The Infinix GT 30 5G+ focuses on gaming and high performance at an affordable price, while the Nothing Phone 3a stands out with its premium transparent design and longer software support. In this article, we will compare design, display, performance, battery, AI features, price and more to see which one offers the better value in the under Rs 25,000 segment. Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Design The Infinix GT 30 5G+ features a gaming-focused design with GT Shoulder Triggers for better in-game controls. It carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance and is available in Blade White, Cyber Green, and Pulse. Meanwhile, Nothing Phone 3a follows the brand’s signature transparent design, highlighted by the Glyph Interface along with the 26 LED zones for custom notifications, charging alerts, and music effects. It is also IP64-rated and comes in Black, White, and Blue. Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Display The Infinix GT 30 5G+ sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and 4,500 nits peak brightness. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Meanwhile, Nothing Phone 3a features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and 10-bit colour depth for enhanced visuals. It comes with Panda Glass protection. Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Processor The Infinix GT 30 5G+ is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM, making it ideal for gaming and multitasking. In contrast, Nothing Phone (3a) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset built on 4nm technology, featuring an Adreno GPU and a Hexagon NPU for AI-driven performance. Infinix GT 30 5G+ vs Nothing Phone (3a): Battery The Infinix GT 30 5G+ packs a 5,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging, 10W reverse charging, and bypass charging for better heat control during gaming. The Nothing Phone (3a), on the other hand, comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 50W fast charging, capable of reaching 50% in just 19 minutes, along with 7.5W reverse charging support. Infinix GT 30 5G+ vs Nothing Phone (3a): AI Features The Infinix GT 30 5G+ offers multiple AI tools, including the Folax AI Voice Assistant, AI Note, AI Gallery, AI Writing Assistant, and Google Circle to Search. Nothing Phone 3a mainly uses AI for camera enhancements and customising the Glyph Interface. Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Connectivity The Infinix GT 30 5G+ supports 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and UltraLink connectivity, along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the other hand, Nothing Phone (3a) offers 5G dual SIM support, Bluetooth 5.4, and wide 5G band compatibility. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Vivo X Fold 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7; Which Foldable Phone Offers Better Value In India?) Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Price and Colour Options The Infinix GT 30 5G+ is priced at Rs 19,499 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 20,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model, making it one of the more affordable choices in the mid-range segment. Meanwhile, the pricing for the Phone (3a) starts at Rs 22,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. In terms of colours, the Infinix GT 30 5G+ comes in Blade White, Cyber Green, and Pulse, while the Nothing Phone 3a is available in Black, White, and Blue, catering to different style preferences. Infinix GT 30 5G+ Vs Nothing Phone (3a): Gaming Features The Infinix GT 30 5G+ is built for gaming, offering GT Shoulder Triggers, a 144Hz refresh rate, and bypass charging. The Nothing Phone 3a does not feature gaming triggers but still delivers smooth performance, thanks to its Snapdragon processor and adaptive refresh rate. Disclaimer: This comparison helps people choose smartphones wisely. It doesn’t favour any brand or model, just gives facts to help consumers understand their options better. 

New Delhi: The data, traffic and other details accumulated by Elon Musk’s Starlink will be stored in India, and the domestic user traffic is not to be mirrored to any system/server located abroad, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted a Unified License (UL) to Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited after agreeing to the stipulated terms and conditions of the UL, including security conditions. The satellite company is set to begin its affordable internet services soon in the country.  Minister of State of Communications and Rural Development, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, told the Rajya Sabha, in a written reply, that the “security conditions, inter-alia, include the establishment of earth station gateway(s) in India for providing satellite-based communication services with no user traffic originating from or destined for India to be routed through any gateway located outside India, no copying and decryption of the Indian data outside the country, and the Indian user traffic is not to be mirrored to any system/server located abroad.” DoT had sought recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on terms and conditions of spectrum assignment, including spectrum pricing, for providing satellite-based communication services. “Satellite-based communication services is an upcoming area and, as any new economic activity would do, it is also expected to generate employment in the country, as it involves, inter alia, the installation, operation and maintenance of the telecom network including user terminal equipment,” the minister said. Starlink was given a Unified License in June, and it received IN-SPACe authorisation last month. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) approved Musk’s Starlink for a period of five years in the country. Starlink now needs to acquire spectrum from the government and establish ground infrastructure for its services. The DoT is set to grant trial spectrum to the US-based space firm to complete security compliance demonstrations.

New Delhi: Amid increasing presence of Artificial Intelligence tools in healthcare, a new study warned that AI chatbots are highly vulnerable to repeating and elaborating on false medical information. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, US, revealed a critical need for stronger safeguards before such tools can be trusted in health care. The team also demonstrated that a simple built-in warning prompt can meaningfully reduce that risk, offering a practical path forward as the technology rapidly evolves. “What we saw across the board is that AI chatbots can be easily misled by false medical details, whether those errors are intentional or accidental,” said lead author Mahmud Omar, from the varsity. “They not only repeated the misinformation but often expanded on it, offering confident explanations for non-existent conditions. The encouraging part is that a simple, one-line warning added to the prompt cut those hallucinations dramatically, showing that small safeguards can make a big difference,” Omar added. For the study, detailed in the journal Communications Medicine, the team created fictional patient scenarios, each containing one fabricated medical term such as a made-up disease, symptom, or test, and submitted them to leading large language models. In the first round, the chatbots reviewed the scenarios with no extra guidance provided. In the second round, the researchers added a one-line caution to the prompt, reminding the AI that the information provided might be inaccurate. Without that warning, the chatbots routinely elaborated on the fake medical detail, confidently generating explanations about conditions or treatments that do not exist. But, with the added prompt, those errors were reduced significantly. The team plans to apply the same approach to real, de-identified patient records and test more advanced safety prompts and retrieval tools. They hope their “fake-term” method can serve as a simple yet powerful tool for hospitals, tech developers, and regulators to stress-test AI systems before clinical use.

New Delhi: 5G smartphone shipments accounted for 87 per cent of the overall India market in the April-June quarter, marking a 20 per cent yearly increase, a report showed on Wednesday. Notably, 5G smartphones priced between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000 recorded over 600 per cent year-on-year growth, reflecting surging demand for affordable 5G access, according to the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) India. India’s smartphone market grew 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2025. The growth was fuelled by rising adoption of affordable 5G smartphones, strong channel push, and a wave of strategic new launches across key price bands. “The Rs 10,000-Rs 13,000 5G smartphone segment witnessed over 138 per cent YoY growth in Q2 2025. This surge was primarily driven by the growing demand for value-for-money 5G smartphones among first-time smartphone upgraders,” said Menka Kumari, senior analyst, Industry Intelligence Group (IIG) at CMR. Apple posted strong double-digit growth in India, capturing a 7 per cent market share, fuelled by strong demand for premium smartphones. The iPhone 16 series — especially the iPhone 16e — was a major growth driver. In the premium segment (above Rs 50,000), Apple’s market share grew by 54 per cent on-year. Vivo captured the top spot with 19 per cent market share, while Samsung secured second spot with 16 per cent overall market share in Q2 2025. In the full year 2025, CMR anticipates the Indian smartphone market to witness moderate growth, with shipments growing in single digits. “The second half of the year will be pivotal, driven by new smartphone launches timed with the festive season. Upcoming flagship smartphone launches are expected to drive heightened consumer interest and accelerate device upgrade cycles,” said Pankaj Jadli, analyst, Industry Intelligence Group at CMR. While there is growing awareness of AI-led features, they remain a marginal factor in actual purchase decisions, with consumers prioritising core smartphone attributes like battery life, camera quality, and overall performance,” Jadli added.