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TopicQuantum technology

Topic: Quantum technology

Quantum readiness is becoming the new divide between rich and poor economies

A recent study of India’s banking, financial services and insurance sector found limited understanding of quantum risks among senior technology leaders.

Gaganyaan uncrewed mission, Oceansat, Quantum tech demonstration–ISRO set for a busy schedule in 2026

The first uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight will set stage for India's human spaceflight mission in 2027. Private participation in space sector is expected to make its mark next year.

One qubit at a time: IISc hits milestone in India’s quantum quest, develops 6-qubit photonic system

This achievement makes India capable of quantum computing using the different properties of light-based particles, instead of relying on their interactions.

India has ‘talent’ but not enough science funding, opportunities—Physics Nobel laureates in Bengaluru

Duncan Haldane & David Gross spoke at Quantum India summit on plugging brain drain, calling for higher investment and commitment by industries and govt towards tech and R&D.

Karnataka is set for next generation leap, India’s first quantum summit kicks off in Bengaluru

Quantum summit begins Thursday. The southern state is in race with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to take the next gen technological leap.

‘CEO CM’ 2.0 takes stage with Amaravati as theme. Quantum Valley is Chandrababu’s next centrepiece

After Cyberabad and Genome Valley, Naidu is now set out to outdo the legacy left behind in Hyderabad by building India's first quantum computing valley in his new capital.

US, Singapore deepen collaboration on critical technologies

Joint statement commits to advancing quantum info, biomanufacturing, and more.

What’s quantum navigation? It could even replace GPS

Where satellite navigation relies on the signal bouncing back from space, quantum navigation focuses on the movement of a single atom tracked under cryogenic conditions.

Quantum security lab launched in Chennai

Facility to Focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Random Number Generation.

Decoding proteins with AI, mRNA for cancer treatment — what science will look like in 2024

Artificial intelligence is making substantial strides & nations are engaged in advancing quantum technology. Gene editing & mRNA tech, too, show promise. But climate remains a worry.

On Camera

A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.