India's tech sector is projected to reach $300-$350 billion in five years. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes innovation and self-reliance in defence, urging IIT-Mandi to enhance contributions in defence technologies like AI and quantum tech. India leads in digital growth with the world's second-largest telecom sector.
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