AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Policy: On National Space Day, India’s PM Narendra Modi urged startups to build a globally dominant private space ecosystem, pitching cost competitiveness and talent as magnets for careers and investment. Space Economy: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said India’s space sector could jump from about $8.4B to nearly $$44B by 2033, with growth tied to advanced tech, high-skill jobs, and space-enabled solutions. Startup Support: India’s DPIIT signed MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to expand technology, digital infrastructure, mentorship, and market access for DPIIT-recognised startups. Research Publishing: Bangladesh’s RUET launched an automated journal submission-review system with DOI numbering to modernize research publication. AI in Work: Anthropic expanded Claude’s Google Workspace integrations, letting users manage Google Drive files and use Gmail workflows, pushing assistants toward “workplace agent” use. Energy & Industry: LG Energy Solution unveiled a sulfide solid-state battery prototype claiming 50% higher energy density while meeting EV safety needs. STEM Education: Bangladesh plans four new engineering colleges and will upgrade Dhaka Polytechnic into a model institution. Health Tech: Manitoba’s mobile MRI unit is set to begin seeing patients in The Pas, improving access in northern care. Tech Reliability: TravelDistro detailed a payments-style API approach for travel bookings in Türkiye, using signed requests, idempotency, and stable error codes.
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