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KBE, Vigyanlabs Launch Indigenous FEMTO AI Platform

KBE and Vigyanlabs Innovations have launched FEMTO, an indigenous sovereign AI and high-performance computing platform, at JSS College of Pharmacy in Mysuru.The platform was launched through Kasvin, a joint venture involving KBE subsidiary Krishnaa Advance Systems (KAS) and Vigyanlabs. Dr S. Somanath, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), formally launched the platform.The partners have planned an investment of ₹1 billion over the coming year towards the deployment of FEMTO-based AI infrastructure.FEMTO is a modular computing platform integrating computing, storag..

MMRDA Targets Completion of Projects by December 2028

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is targeting the completion of all its ongoing infrastructure projects by December 2028, a year ahead of its December 2029 deadline, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee has said.Speaking at the sixth edition of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Investors' Summit (REIIS) 2026 in Mumbai, Mukherjee said the authority was developing an integrated network of roads, tunnels, sea links and Metro corridors under its broader vision of “Mumbai in 59 Minutes”.The objective is to improve east-west and north-south connectivity an..

High-Performance Façades Gain Ground in Indian Buildings

High-performance façades are gaining greater importance in Indian architecture as developers and architects increasingly focus on energy efficiency, thermal comfort and building performance, according to Shankar Fenestrations & Glasses.The company said modern façade systems are increasingly being considered as part of a building's overall performance strategy rather than being used primarily as aesthetic elements.High-performance glass, curtain wall systems and structural glazing can contribute to thermal regulation, solar control, daylight management and indoor comfort. Their growing ad..