Academia & Infrastructure:
1. IIT Ropar enters top‑12 list among 2,500+ Indian engineering institutes
Ranked 12th in the 2025 IIRF, the institute has nearly doubled its research output since 2020 and boasts ₹600 cr in research funding. Notably, its ANNAM.AI digital‑agriculture hub enhances precision farming, backed by DST‑funded accelerators
timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
2. IIT Indore launches AI‑powered Agri CoE
The new Agri‑Hub at IIT Indore integrates ML and DL tools—powered by NVIDIA DGX systems—to bridge agri‑science and tech, partnering with FPOs and NGOs to deliver AI-driven advisory and solutions timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Consumer Tech & Devices:
3. Vivo T4 Ultra debuts at ₹37,999–₹41,999
Launched June 11, the phone features MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, 6.67″ curved AMOLED (120 Hz, 5,000 nits), 50 MP main + periscope 100× zoom camera, 5,500 mAh battery (90 W fast‑charge), and AI tools—plus 3 years of OS updates
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4. iQOO Z10 Lite launching June 18
A mid‑range 5G phone with Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000 mAh battery, AI photo‑editing tools, IP64 dust/water resistance—expected to offer strong value in the segment
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5. Nothing Phone (3) to be built in India
Nothing’s upcoming flagship—the first to be manufactured domestically—will be produced in Chennai, with 95% women workforce, aiming to boost supply chain localization timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
6. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 earbuds launching June 19
OnePlus is releasing its new wireless neckband in India, promising long battery life and clear call quality, coinciding with OnePlus 13s smartphone sale
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Digital Services:
7. IRCTC mandates Aadhaar+OTP for Tatkal bookings from July 1
Railways strengthens ticketing by requiring Aadhaar authentication and OTP for Tatkal on IRCTC—aimed at preventing misuse and ensuring genuine access
timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
8. PM Modi to launch digital donation system at Puri Jagannath Temple
On June 20, PM Modi will inaugurate a UPI/card/net-banking digital hundi—enhancing transparency, fraud prevention, and global access for devotees
computerweekly.com
Industry & Investment:
9. Tech stocks lead despite broader market dip
While India’s top firms lost ₹1.65 lakh cr in market cap last week, tech stocks bucked the trend with gains—indicating continued investor confidence in the sector
timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
10. Record 350+ Indian firms attend London Tech Week
At London Tech Week (June 9–13), a record turnout of over 350 Indian companies signalled growing global outreach and intent to strengthening India‑UK tech ties media.londonandpartners.com.
Space & AI
11. ISRO confirms June 19 launch of Axiom‑4 mission
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to join a NASA‑SpaceX Falcon 9 flight to the ISS, marking another milestone in India’s human spaceflight collaboration economictimes.indiatimes.com