Why India’s quantum computer foray matters
1 year, 11 months ago

Why India’s quantum computer foray matters

Live Mint  

On Wednesday, the union cabinet gave its nod to a ₹6,000 crore National Quantum Mission to develop quantum computers and scale up research and development in quantum technologies. In 2020, the union finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said in her budget speech that the government has set aside ₹8,000 crore for a national mission on quantum technologies and applications. The National Quantum Mission, announced on 19 April by union minister for science and technology Jitendra Singh, is the same mission even though the reduced budget makes it seem like a separate mission. They will be given to technical and research institutes, which can then collaborate with startups and other firms to develop quantum computers and their applications.

India China Research Computer Computers Quantum Computing Quantum Computers Computing Quantum Mission  national  foray  computing  systems  firms  computers  research  computer  union  quantum  mission  indias  working  matters

History of this topic

Andhra Pradesh unveils ambitious 'Quantum Valley' project in Amaravati
3 days ago

Andhra Pradesh unveils ambitious 'Quantum Valley' project in Amaravati

India Today  

In an effort to place Andhra Pradesh on the global technological map, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state is planning to set up ‘Quantum Valley’ in Amaravati. Setting up the hub ‘Quantum Valley’ in Amaravati is a big leap towards Andhra Pradesh accepting and making strides in new vertical technologies. With scope for innovation and collaboration at the …

Quantinuum claims quantum computing breakthrough. Commercial applications are on the way, says CEO.
5 days, 16 hours ago

Quantinuum claims quantum computing breakthrough. Commercial applications are on the way, says CEO.

Live Mint  

Quantinuum said it had achieved a milestone for the quantum computing sector after its system completed a number-generation task outside the reach of traditional computers, just weeks after D-Wave Quantum made similar claims of quantum supremacy. To achieve so-called “certified randomness," cybersecurity experts at JPMorgan Chase wrote an algorithm for a quantum machine to generate random numbers, which they then …

Andhra Pradesh to take lead in quantum technology and deep tech
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra Pradesh to take lead in quantum technology and deep tech

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, is on the path to becoming a premier destination for quantum technology and deep tech advancements, ensuring to be at the forefront of next-generation innovation. Just as the undivided Andhra Pradesh pioneered the Information Technology revolution of the 1990s, the State government is now focussing on securing a …

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu says he is working towards creating 'Quantum Valley' in state
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu says he is working towards creating 'Quantum Valley' in state

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said that the government is setting up a task force and working towards creating a 'Quantum Valley' in the state to secure a first-mover advantage in this transformative field. The initiative aims to make Andhra Pradesh a leader in quantum technology, collaborating with IIT Madras, TCS, and IBM for research and investment. …

A.P. govt. plans to create ‘Quantum Valley’, says Chandrababu Naidu
3 weeks, 2 days ago

A.P. govt. plans to create ‘Quantum Valley’, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has stated that the State government will set up a task force and also plans to create a ‘Quantum Valley’, a world-class quantum computing hub, in Andhra Pradesh that is in line with the National Quantum Mission. In a post on ‘X’ on Monday, Mr. Naidu said that quantum technology was set to bring revolutionary …

Proactive approach crucial to tap quantum computing ability: Study
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Proactive approach crucial to tap quantum computing ability: Study

Hindustan Times  

India needs to look at a multi-pronged approach to ensure national security in the quantum computing era as well as have bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption of emerging technologies, a research paper released by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub said on Wednesday, recognising the threat posed by quantum computing to the existing digital systems. On national security imperatives for India, …

Groundbreaking quantum computer found to be quadrillion times faster than fastest supercomputer
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Groundbreaking quantum computer found to be quadrillion times faster than fastest supercomputer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China say the quantum computer operates at a …

What Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough means for the world
1 month ago

What Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough means for the world

Live Mint  

Microsoft Corp. has announced a significant breakthrough in quantum computing with its new Majorana 1 chip. While quantum computing has made big progress in recent years, thanks to investments by tech majors such as IBM, Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft, they have also been struggling with stability issues and error rates. Quantum effects The news, in turn, could impact many industries …

What is quantum computing, and why does it matter?
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

What is quantum computing, and why does it matter?

Live Mint  

A pair of eye-catching recent announcements from Microsoft and Google have injected new excitement into the decades-long pursuit of ultrapowerful quantum computing. A handful of startups and big tech companies are pursuing it, but industry experts say it will likely take years before practical and powerful quantum computers are widely available. If the quantum-computing industry’s dreams are realized, quantum computers …

The Independent
1 month, 1 week ago

The Independent

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Microsoft says it has harnessed a new state of matter to create a …

Mint Explainer: Microsoft's new chip and a quantum leap for computing
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Mint Explainer: Microsoft's new chip and a quantum leap for computing

Live Mint  

In a blog post, Chetan Nayak technical fellow and corporate VP of quantum hardware, Microsoft, noted: Built with a breakthrough class of materials called a topoconductor, Majorana 1 marks a transformative leap toward practical quantum computing. Today, we’re announcing rapid advancements on the path to useful quantum computing Majorana 1, the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit powered by a Topological …

Microsoft Majorana 1’s state of matter approach to quantum computing
1 month, 1 week ago

Microsoft Majorana 1’s state of matter approach to quantum computing

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft has developed a new quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, that can potentially fit a million qubits. Microsoft’s leap in quantum computing chips closely follows Google’s Willow chip, IBM’s Quantum Heron now leveraging the Qiskit quantum software, as well as the Zuchongzhi 3.0, developed by Chinese scientists late last year “After a nearly 20-year pursuit, we’ve created an entirely new …

Quantum computing to transform healthcare
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Quantum computing to transform healthcare

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In just about a year, quantum computing has gained a lot of traction and it is today one of the most talked-about technologies that companies are keen to explore. On Wednesday, Microsoft launched its first quantum computing chip- Majorana 1, the first quantum processing unit built on a topological core. The particles are called qubits, or quantum bits, analogous …

Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip could make a quantum computer more powerful than all current computers combined
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip could make a quantum computer more powerful than all current computers combined

India Today  

Microsoft has made a breakthrough in the world of quantum computing with the launch of its quantum processor called Majorana 1. Microsoft Majorana 1 uses the world’s first topoconductor, which the company says will help “realise quantum computers capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not decades.” In January, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said that quantum computers will …

AICTE and NQM launch India’s first UG minor programme in quantum technologies
3 months, 1 week ago

AICTE and NQM launch India’s first UG minor programme in quantum technologies

Hindustan Times  

The All India Council for Technical Education in collaboration with the National Quantum Mission under the Department of Science and Technology has launched an Undergraduate minor programme in ‘Quantum Technologies’aiming to prepare India’s workforce for the quantum revolution and positioning the nation as a global leader in cutting-edge quantum innovation. The programme, said to be India’s first UG minor programme …

A beginner’s guide to quantum computing | Explained
3 months, 1 week ago

A beginner’s guide to quantum computing | Explained

The Hindu  

Over the last decade or so, quantum computing has become the talk of computer town. Significant milestones Quantum computers are technologically superior but this doesn’t automatically mean they will be better than classical computers at different tasks. Q System One uses quantum circuits composed of quantum gates that manipulate qubits, analogous to how classical computers use logic gates. A quantum …

What is the quantum satellite for India’s National Quantum Mission? | Explained
3 months, 1 week ago

What is the quantum satellite for India’s National Quantum Mission? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 13, Ajai Chowdhry, chairman of the Mission Governing Board of the nascent National Quantum Mission, said India plans to launch a quantum satellite in “2-3 years for quantum communications”. The National Quantum Mission is a Department of Science & Technology programme to accelerate the use of quantum physics in the development of next-generation communications …

Mint Primer | Google’s Willow: Quantum computing’s next big leap?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer | Google’s Willow: Quantum computing’s next big leap?

Live Mint  

Two normal computer bits can exist in four possible states—00, 01, 10, or 11. A quantum computer allows two quantum bits to represent the four states at the same time due to ‘superposition’ and ‘entanglement’ properties, akin to running four computers. A quantum computer’s power grows exponentially with more qubits but it also induces errors, making the system like a …

Google's Willow solves billion-year problems in minutes: Quantum computing explained
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Google's Willow solves billion-year problems in minutes: Quantum computing explained

India Today  

Google has made a significant leap in quantum computing with the unveiling of its new chip, Willow, which promises to revolutionise the field. Google envisions future quantum computers tackling challenges in various fields, including medicine, battery technology, and artificial intelligence—areas where classical computers struggle to provide solutions. As researchers continue to explore the potential of quantum computing through innovations like …

INTERVIEW | 'Kerala can become No.1 state in designing electronic products': Ajai Chowdhry
4 months ago

INTERVIEW | 'Kerala can become No.1 state in designing electronic products': Ajai Chowdhry

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala must revise its strategy amid concerns over the adverse impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, says Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL, who is commonly referred to as the ‘Father of Indian Hardware’. The state should shift its focus from software services to electronic product design, he tells TNIE in a freewheeling conversation. Chowdhry, who now serves as chairman …

New national quantum computing facility opens
5 months, 1 week ago

New national quantum computing facility opens

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new national quantum computing facility, which will house 12 of the high-powered …

DoT invites proposals on Quantum Standardisation and Testing Labs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

DoT invites proposals on Quantum Standardisation and Testing Labs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The department of telecom under telecom and communication ministry has invited research proposals on ‘Quantum Standardisation and Testing Labs’ from Indian academic institutions or research and development institutions. The aim of the ministry is to drive research and development in quantum technologies, ensuring the interoperability, reliability, and security of quantum communication systems, an official statement said on Sunday. …

IIT Mandi developing quantum computer that will use photons for faster calculations
1 year, 1 month ago

IIT Mandi developing quantum computer that will use photons for faster calculations

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, is developing a first-of-its-kind indigenous room-temperature quantum computer that will use photons for faster calculations, according to officials. The computer, being developed as part of the National Quantum Mission, will be unique in its ability to analyse data and suggest solutions with 86 percent accuracy without traditional algorithms, they said. "We are constructing a …

T.N. GIM 2024 | State trying to get a Quantum Computing Centre from Union government: IT Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

T.N. GIM 2024 | State trying to get a Quantum Computing Centre from Union government: IT Minister

The Hindu  

government is trying to get for Tamil Nadu, one of the Quantum Computing Centres, Alo Read: Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet Day 2 LIVE Updates | Over 300 MoUs to be signed today “The Government of India has While replying to a query during a session on ‘Gen AI & Deep Tech: The Game Changer’, the Minister also said that …

‘India’s Quantum Mission geopolitically key, to be actualized soon’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘India’s Quantum Mission geopolitically key, to be actualized soon’

Live Mint  

India’s ₹6,000-crore quantum mission, announced in April this year, will be put in motion “very soon”, with the Department of Science and Technology putting “an appropriate structure for it in place”, said Ajay Kumar Sood, principal scientific advisor to the Centre. He also said his office is also involved in “making the framework of the mission.” Sood was speaking at …

More Super than Supercomputers: Japan's Fujitsu, Riken develop second quantum computer
1 year, 5 months ago

More Super than Supercomputers: Japan's Fujitsu, Riken develop second quantum computer

Firstpost  

Japan now has two quantum computers, both of which, are among the fastest in the world. Fujitsu and research institute Riken have successfully developed Japan’s second quantum computer which has a computing power of 64-qubits In a remarkable feat that is bound to push Japan far ahead of its neighbours in Asia, Fujitsu and research institute Riken have successfully developed …

India’s approach focused on effective sustainable development: Vivek Mahajan
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s approach focused on effective sustainable development: Vivek Mahajan

Live Mint  

Be it Software as a Service, artificial intelligence, chatbots, blockchains, quantum computing or others, new technological developments are superseding the previous models rapidly. Fujitsu's Corporate Executive Officer Vivek Mahajan recently interacted with Mint and shared his views on how global firms see India as a leader in technological space. The activities at Fujitsu Research of India Private Limited are largely …

What will India’s new National Quantum Mission achieve?
1 year, 11 months ago

What will India’s new National Quantum Mission achieve?

The Hindu  

Sensors – systems that help detect electric and magnetic fields, rotation and acceleration, measure time, and image biological systems with increasing accuracy – are an inalienable part of essential enterprises like healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring today and practically indispensable for day-to-day life. The National Quantum Mission, launched by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, …

Indian scientists to develop own technology under National Quantum Mission
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian scientists to develop own technology under National Quantum Mission

The Hindu  

The National Quantum Mission is the only mission in the country where technology has not been adopted from any advanced country, said Akhilesh Gupta, in-charge of the NQM, which was approved by the Union Cabinet last week. To propel research He added that the ₹6,003.65-crore National Quantum Mission will allow Indian scientists to develop indigenous technology, systems, devices, and materials …

India ready to take the lead in Quantum tech
1 year, 11 months ago

India ready to take the lead in Quantum tech

Hindustan Times  

Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Covid-19 proved that India can provide solutions to address global urgencies, be it in health care, food or other sectors. We are also one of the largest information technology consumers and service providers, and now it’s time for India to achieve global leadership in deep technologies, such as Quantum Technologies, to …

India’s computing prowess is set for a quantum leap
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s computing prowess is set for a quantum leap

Live Mint  

The National Quantum Mission commits ₹6,003.65 crore over eight years to developing applications of quantum technology in computing, communications and cryptography. Four thematic hubs will be set up under NQM to research quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices. It also looks to develop satellite-based secure communications between ground stations over 2,000 km apart, …

Quantum mission kicks off; ₹6K cr for eight years
1 year, 11 months ago

Quantum mission kicks off; ₹6K cr for eight years

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Cutting-edge quantum computing research that could transform cybersecurity, drug research, space applications and finance got a big boost on Wednesday with the Union cabinet approving a ₹6,003.65 crore National Quantum Mission that will run till FY31. The mission, first conceived two years ago, will attempt to create a domestic ecosystem for quantum computing research and application development, including …

Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission that will fund research and development of quantum computing technology and associated applications. Other ambitions include developing “…satellite based secure quantum communications between ground stations over a range of 2,000 kilometres within India, long distance secure quantum communications with other countries, inter-city quantum key distribution …

Centre okays ₹6,000 crore for National Quantum Mission
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre okays ₹6,000 crore for National Quantum Mission

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In an attempt to accelerate quantum technology-led economic growth in India, the Central government on Wednesday approved the National Quantum Mission with an estimated investment of over ₹ 6,000 crore. Briefing the media, science and technology minister Jitendra Singh told reporters here that the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the National Quantum …

Quantum Computing Is Indeed The Future. And Here Is How India Fits Into The Big Picture
2 years, 1 month ago

Quantum Computing Is Indeed The Future. And Here Is How India Fits Into The Big Picture

ABP News  

The age of quantum computing is here. The global quantum computing market is projected to hit $125 billion by the end of this decade, as per a study by industry development tracker Precedence Research. But quantum computing creates multidimensional spaces, which can help us visualise how the patterns linking individual data points come into shape. India’s Quantum Leap As per …

Quantum Computing Touted To Be At Centre Of India's 'Techade'. Is It Truly The Future?
2 years, 1 month ago

Quantum Computing Touted To Be At Centre Of India's 'Techade'. Is It Truly The Future?

ABP News  

“India’s techade is here!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised during his Independence Day address in August 2022. Fast forward to January 2023, when Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that quantum computing “will be at the core of the growth and expansion in India’s techade”, adding that India is collaborating with partners and players from across …

‘IBM India targeting a diverse hiring growth plan,’ MD Sandip Patel says
2 years, 4 months ago

‘IBM India targeting a diverse hiring growth plan,’ MD Sandip Patel says

Live Mint  

International Business Machines Corp.'s pivot to India is no surprise. In an interview with LiveMint, IBM India's Managing Director Sandip Patel talks on varied issues from cloud and AI to the company's commitment in skilling two million Indian youth in next five years. As this market grows, which according to Gartner could reach $195.20 billion in 2023, we can expect …

India witnessing growing interest in quantum computing: IBM
2 years, 6 months ago

India witnessing growing interest in quantum computing: IBM

The Hindu  

India has been witnessing growing interest in quantum computing, with students, developers, and academia actively participating. What will be IBM India’s contribution to Big Blue’s global initiatives around quantum computing? Will you give us some details about IBM’s collaboration with premier institutions in India to accelerate advanced training and research around quantum computing? What is IBM’s people strategy around quantum …

India's 'Quantum Leap' in Computing Soon, Work in Advanced Stage: PSA Sood to News18 - News18
2 years, 7 months ago

India's 'Quantum Leap' in Computing Soon, Work in Advanced Stage: PSA Sood to News18 - News18

News 18  

Two years after it was initially announced, the Centre is now gearing up to launch the long-awaited Rs 8,000 crore Quantum Mission to expand its capabilities in the fast-growing world of quantum computers, said Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, principal scientific adviser to the government. WATCH VIDEO: Watch Indian Air Force jet Su-30MKI refuel mid-air with utmost precision With a budget …

Inside India’s quest to ride quantum wave
2 years, 8 months ago

Inside India’s quest to ride quantum wave

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : If India achieves its target of about 30 million electric vehicles in the next two years, it will also need many more electric charging stations. Quantum computing also rides on ‘quantum entanglement’, a property that Albert Einstein referred to as “spooky action at a distance" since it allows quantum particles to connect regardless of their location in …

Quantum Computing is a revolution whose time has come
3 years, 3 months ago

Quantum Computing is a revolution whose time has come

The Hindu  

Be it automotive giant BMW launching a ‘Quantum Computing challenge’ or researchers with Google’s Quantum Computing division claiming to have created “Time Crystals” using the company’s Sycamore quantum computer, or The University of Tokyo and IBM Corp. initiating Japan’s first commercial-use quantum computer, this is a revolution whose time has come. Quantum Computing can solve complex optimisation issues, process information …

Global quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 Billion in 2027, report says
3 years, 4 months ago

Global quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 Billion in 2027, report says

The Hindu  

Spending on quantum computing is expected to grow to $8.6 billion in 2027, from $412 million in 2020, growing at an annual growth rate of 50.9% over the period, according to research firm IDC. "For many critical problems, classical computing will run out of steam in the next decade and we will see quantum computing take over as the next …

IBM partners top academic institutions for quantum computing education, research
3 years, 10 months ago

IBM partners top academic institutions for quantum computing education, research

Hindustan Times  

Tech giant IBM on Tuesday said it has partnered with 11 top-tier academic institutions including the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore and IIT Kharagpur to allow over-the-cloud access to its quantum systems in a bid to accelerate advanced training and research in quantum computing. The faculty and students of these 11 institutions will be able to access IBM quantum systems, …

D-Wave’s quantum computing cloud comes to India
4 years, 8 months ago

D-Wave’s quantum computing cloud comes to India

The Hindu  

Canadian quantum computing company D-Wave Systems is launching its cloud service in India, giving developers and researchers in the country real-time access to its quantum computers. Through this geographic expansion, D-Wave’s 2000Q quantum computers, hybrid solvers and the application environment can be used via its cloud platform Leap to drive development of business-critical and in-production hybrid applications. “Quantum computing is …

Budget 2020 | ₹8,000 crore outlay for national mission on quantum technology
5 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2020 | ₹8,000 crore outlay for national mission on quantum technology

The Hindu  

The government on Saturday announced ₹8,000 crore outlay for developing quantum computing linked technologies under the National Mission on Quantum technologies and Applications. “Quantum technology is opening up new frontiers in computing, communications, cyber security with with spread applications. It is proposed to provide an outlay of ₹8,000 crore over a period of five years for the National Mission on …

A mega quantum technology mission is in the offing
5 years, 2 months ago

A mega quantum technology mission is in the offing

The Hindu  

India is set to enter the hotly pursued domain of quantum technologies in a big way with a new National Mission on Quantum Technologies, according to a senior official of the Department of Science and Technology. Quantum technologies, he said, are strategically important and the inter-ministerial mission would involve ‘sensitive’ departments. It is contemplating a National Mission on Quantum Technologies …

Why India is falling behind in the Y2Q race
5 years, 2 months ago

Why India is falling behind in the Y2Q race

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :Two decades ago, the world faced its first big computing scare. “Indian government is late, but efforts have begun in the last two years," said Debajyoti Bera, a professor at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, who researches quantum computing. “The ministry of electronics and information technology is interested in computing aspects; DRDO in encryption products and Isro …

Quantum computing adopted by airlines and car makers in hunt for world's first commercial applications
5 years, 2 months ago

Quantum computing adopted by airlines and car makers in hunt for world's first commercial applications

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For the world’s most valuable airline, it could mean vastly improved route scheduling, with Delta CIO Rahul …

Explained | What is ‘quantum supremacy’?
5 years, 6 months ago

Explained | What is ‘quantum supremacy’?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Tech websites and theoretical computer-science outlets were aflame earlier this week after a story in the U.K.-based Financial Times said Google had claimed to have achieved ‘quantum supremacy’. Because of quantum superposition, a quantum computer — if it works to plan — can mimic several classical computers working in parallel. Quantum supremacy refers to quantum computers …

Discover Related