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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIT Sector

Topic: IT Sector

KEO PC unveiled: How ‘affordable’ is Karnataka’s ‘AI-powered inclusion device’

'India’s first AI-powered affordable PC', Karnataka govt says, is built on open-source RISC-V processor with Linux-based OS, & offers 4G, Wi-Fi & Ethernet connectivity.

How Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown may impact India’s $283 billion IT sector

The sector has long gained from US work visa programmes & outsourcing of software & business services—a contentious issue for many Americans who have lost jobs to cheaper workers in India.

India’s ties with Russia a ‘deal with the devil’ & IT sector pins hope on Modi-Trump bonhomie

Global media also traces Air India's 'corporate turnaround story in sync with India’s triumphalist narrative'. But it isn't in the clear yet; losses & scepticism may be holding it back.

Malls, restaurants, markets set to open 24/7 in Madhya Pradesh in bid to boost economic growth

Labour minister had already given in-principle nod & a draft will be sent to legal department before notification is brought out, says senior official.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.