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SBI Life Insurance entered into a partnership with Datamatics on May 27, 2026, to modernise its medical underwriting process using Agentic AI-powered automation. The initiative involves the deployment of the TruAI Underwriting solution, which is designed to process complex insurance cases by analysing medical histories, laboratory reports, and risk declarations. It generates consolidated digital case summaries and supports decision-making based on established underwriting rules and historical data. The system also includes self-learning capabilities that improve accuracy over time. SBI Life Insurance, a joint venture between State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Cardif, aims to reduce operational costs and improve consistency in underwriting through this advanced AI integration.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is responsible for developing India’s first commercial geothermal power project at Puga Valley in Ladakh. The project was approved through a 5-year MoU extension and aims to establish a 1 MWe pilot geothermal plant targeted for commissioning in FY 2026–27. Located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet, the site has significant geothermal potential with subsurface temperatures reaching around 240°C. The project involves multiple phases including deep drilling and exploration in nearby regions. ONGC, a Maharatna PSU headquartered in New Delhi, is leading this initiative in collaboration with the Ladakh administration and local development authorities.

The Shenzhou-23 mission represents a major milestone in human spaceflight as it marks the first attempt to keep astronauts in orbit for a full year, extending beyond the usual six-month rotation period. Launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu province using a Long March 2-F rocket, the mission includes three crew members and focuses on studying the long-term effects of microgravity on the human body. It also aligns with China’s broader space goals, including lunar exploration ambitions by 2030, advancement of the Tiangong Space Station program, and strengthening capabilities for future deep-space missions and international collaboration.

Sweden joined India’s Shukrayaan Mission to Venus through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between ISRO and the Swedish National Space Agency in May 2026. The collaboration was finalised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sweden and focuses on expanding cooperation in planetary exploration. Sweden’s participation includes the development of the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) by the Swedish Institute of Space Physics. The instrument will study solar wind interactions, atmospheric escape processes, and plasma behaviour around Venus. Shukrayaan is India’s first dedicated mission to Venus and aims to investigate the planet’s atmosphere, volcanic surface, weather systems, and past potential for liquid water.

OpenAI introduced its AI coding assistant, Codex, into the ChatGPT mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms in May 2026. This integration enables developers to remotely manage coding tasks using smartphones, including reviewing outputs, approving commands, switching AI models, and monitoring real-time updates such as screenshots, terminal outputs, and test results. The system securely keeps files and credentials on the connected host machine while offering seamless synchronisation. OpenAI also expanded support with remote SSH connectivity and enterprise-level features like programmatic access tokens and HIPAA-compliant local support for healthcare-related workspaces.