India Forges Ahead in Tech and Science: From AI Hubs to Indigenous Defense and Food Safety Innovations
October 18, 2025
India has witnessed significant advancements in science and technology over the past 24 hours, with major developments spanning artificial intelligence, defense, regional innovation, and food safety. Highlights include India's ambitious goal to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing by 2036, a substantial $15 billion investment by Google for a new AI hub in Visakhapatnam, and the inauguration of a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub in Mizoram to boost local livelihoods. Additionally, Indian scientists have developed a novel, low-cost method for detecting food contaminants, and the DRDO successfully tested an advanced military parachute system. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also launched a new scheme to combat deepfakes and enhance Aadhaar security.