December 9, 2025

Cline Faces Backlash Over AI Head’s Comment on Indian Coders; CEO Defends Him

Nik Pash of Cline sparked outrage with a comment on Indian coders’ hackathon photo, seen as racist. CEO Saoud Rizwan, of South Asian descent, defended Pash, saying the tweet was misunderstood.

December 9, 2025

Oakridge Students Shine at MIT STEAM Week Program

Two Grade 9 students from Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, joined MIT's STEAM Week. They worked with researchers, attended a climate summit, and explored innovation.

December 9, 2025

Telangana Boosts Youth Skills with Welding Robots and Advanced Training at ATCs

Telangana is upgrading technical training with ₹30 lakh welding robots and AR/VR tech at its Advanced Technologies Centres. Students learn industrial robotics and digital manufacturing, opening doors to jobs earning ₹20,000 per month or more.

December 9, 2025

Karnataka to Roll Out AI-Powered Smart Enforcement System for Road Safety

Karnataka Transport Department will launch AI-backed smart cameras on 60 high-risk roads to track violations. Digital challans will be auto-issued to offenders, aiming to boost road safety and cut accidents.

December 9, 2025

Shastra VC launches India’s first deep-tech fellowship with $100,000 support per team

Shastra VC has launched SDEX, India’s first deep-tech fellowship. The program provides up to $100,000 equity-free funding and mentorship to 15 teams, helping frontier research become startup-ready. Applications close January 31, 2026.