New Delhi, Sep 7 — Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, met with Union MoS Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday and proposed identifying areas of collaboration between countries primarily in the space sector, emerging…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — , US tech giant Apple is deepening its technology footprint in India, with recent hiring focused on artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, Apple Ads, Siri language capabilities, and manufacturing intelligence, a…
Mumbai, Sep 7 — Multiplex operator PVR INOX Limited on Monday clarified that a preliminary assessment into allegations of impropriety involving certain employees found no evidence of kickbacks, following reports of an internal probe into alleged Rs 200-crore irregularities.In a stock exchange…
Kochi, Sep 7 — Measuring the dimensions of a fish could soon become as simple as pointing a smartphone camera at it.Scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have developed a new mobile application that can measure the length and width of a fish without physically…
Nairobi, Sep 7 — Every $1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around $15 in economic benefits, a report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) said on Monday. This is higher than tackling climate change…
Chandigarh, Sep 7 — Artificial intelligence (AI) will fundamentally transform healthcare by augmenting the capabilities of doctors, enabling greater knowledge, efficiency and reach, Banaras Hindu University Vice-Chancellor (V-C) Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi said at the 63rd institute foundation day…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — NITI Aayog on Monday underscored the need for strategic electrification of key freight corridors, given that 70 per cent of the country’s freight moves by road.Observing that only around 800 heavy-duty electric trucks were sold in 2025, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, called for…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Saudi Arabia-based Alfanar Group is set to invest $100 million in its Indian wind turbine manufacturing subsidiary Senvion, in a move aimed at strengthening the company’s product development and accelerating its global expansion, a report has said.Senvion said the first tranche…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke discussed India’s evolving growth trajectory, global economic shifts and the need for continued macroeconomic cooperation during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday.Clarke, who is on a visit…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Indian armed forces.The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), or in-principle…
Ahmedabad, Sep 7 — Adani Power Ltd (APL), India’s largest private thermal power producer, said on Monday its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance score improved to 66 in the latest assessment by NSE Sustainability, up from 65 previously, while retaining its position ahead of major…
Mumbai, Sep 7 — Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, weighed down by sharp declines in IT, metal, PSU bank and media stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions, volatility in oil prices and growing concerns over monetary tightening.The Sensex fell 382.62 points, or 0.5 per cent,…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said that the United States is open to Indian space startups and American investors are watching the sector as the country seeks to accelerate its Moon base programme in collaboration with India."NASA has officially invited ISRO to join…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 7 — A new research partnership between CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) and the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) aims to reduce the rubber sector’s dependence on imported materials and technology, an official statement…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — India’s locally manufactured AK-203 Sher assault rifle, which is an advanced version of Russia’s highly successful Kalashnikov rifle, represents an important milestone for the 'Make in India' initiative aimed at self-reliance in the defence sector, according to a new report.India…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to cross 100 million cumulative units by the end of 2026 which is a major milestone for the category in its eighth year since the first commercially available foldable was launched, a report showed on Monday.A report by…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Chinese company Inspur Group continued to supply at least $5.6 billion worth of advanced technology AI chips from the US to China from April 2024 to February 2026 despite being blacklisted by Washington over alleged "security risks," according to a report by The New York…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Air India incoming CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam on Monday told employees that he was determined to lead the Tata Group-owned airline into a stronger future, borrowing a phrase from the US to declare: “We will Make Air India Great Again.”Addressing employees at a…
Mumbai, Sep 7 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the commencement of one of the world's largest annual fintech gatherings that brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions,…
New Delhi, Sept 7 — India's one of the largest space-tech startups in terms of fundraising said on Monday it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round which is the largest single funding round raised by a space technology entity in India, taking its total funding to $195 million.The…
New Delhi, Sep 7 — Leading automobile firm Maruti Suzuki India on Monday announced an additional price hike for select vehicle models by up to Rs 20,000 effective from the current month, citing a sustained rise in input costs.The automaker said inflationary pressures and an adverse cost environment…