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  • COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 75-lakh mark with 55,722 fresh cases

    Oct 19, 2020

    New Delhi, Oct 19: The number of new coronavirus infections reported daily in India dropped below 60,000 for the second time this month, while the number of fresh fatalities registered across the country dipped below 600 almost after three months, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Monday. The total cases mounted to 75,50,273 with 55,722 infections being reported in a day.

  • Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones

    Sep 02, 2020

    By Matt O'Brein Washington, September 02: Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software. That could make it much easier for people to get the tool on their phone even if their local public health agency hasn't built its own compatible app.

  • Industrial 5G to drive Industry 4.0 revolution in India

    Aug 26, 2020

    Jammu, August 26th: 5G technologies promise to bring along immense opportunities to revolutionize our lives, it also holds special importance for Industries as 5G can play a key role in achieving goals of Industrial Automation. In view of the potential ahead, COAI in partnership with the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) and 5G India Forum (5GIF) today organized a joint webinar on “Making Industry 4.

  • NIT scientists working to develop biofuel from micro-algae

    Aug 24, 2020

    New Delhi, August 24: Researchers from the National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli have isolated predominant strains of marine microalgal species for their potential for biofuel production, according to a statement on Monday. T Mathimani from the National Institute of Technology started exploring alternative fuels from renewable and sustainable sources.

  • Some dwarf galaxies form stars 10-100 times faster than Milky Way galaxy: Study

    Aug 24, 2020

    New Delhi, August 24: Some dwarf galaxies form new stars 10-100 times faster than the Milky Way galaxy, states a study by scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES). Amid the billions of galaxies in the universe, a large number are tiny ones 100 times less massive than the Milky Way galaxy.

  • DST to set up Technology Innovation Hub at IIIT Hyderabad

    Aug 20, 2020

    Hyderabad, August 20: The International Institute of Information Technology (IIITH) here on Thursday said it has been selected for setting up a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) on data driven technologies with a Rs 110 crore funding from the Union Department of Science and Technology (DST).

  • DST to launch programme to scale up start-ups: Secy

    Aug 18, 2020

    New Delhi, August 18: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is working to launch a program that will help scale up start-ups in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday. Speaking at a webinar -- 'Millennium Alliance Round 6 & COVID-19 Innovation Challenge Awards' organized by the FICCI, DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma said the last six years have been exceptional for the innovation ecosystem.

  • Facebook says it prohibits hate speech but there is more to do

    Aug 17, 2020

    New Delhi, August 17: Facebook, that is at the centre of a political slugfest over allegations of supporting the ruling dispensation, on Monday said its social media platform prohibits hate speech and content that incites violence and these policies are enforced globally without regard to political affiliation.

  • Android malware 'BlackRock' prowling in cyber space, may steal banking data: Advisory

    Jul 30, 2020

    New Delhi, July 30: The country's cybersecurity agency has issued an alert against Android malware, dubbed 'BlackRock', that has the potential to "steal" banking and other confidential data of a user. It can extract credentials and credit card information from over 300 apps such as email, e-commerce apps, social media apps, besides banking and financial apps, the CERT-In said in an advisory.

  • IIT-KGP develops weather forecast system to help farmers

    Jul 18, 2020

    Kolkata, July 18: Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an advanced weather forecast system to help farmers in agricultural activities and reduce climatic risks, an official said on Saturday. The institute in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department started offering an agro-advisory to cultivators to improve their production in different weather conditions, the IIT-KGP spokesperson said.

  • 2 Indian-origin experts on UK PM's new race commission

    Jul 16, 2020

    By Aditi Khanna London, July 16: An Indian-origin professor of surgery and a mediaperson are among the members of a new Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, which will look at inequalities within UK society in areas such as health, education and criminal justice, 10 Downing Street in London said on Thursday.

  • TikTok competitor Chingari witnesses 5 lakh downloads: Developers

    Jun 22, 2020

    Bengaluru, Jun 22: Indian social app Chingari, billed as the 'desi' alternative to the Chinese short entertainment video sharing platform TikTok, on Monday claimed it has recorded five lakh downloads in just 72 hours in the backdrop of boycott Chinese products calls. City-based developers of the app in a statement said the "Made in India app continues to gain popularity as countrys users choose to boycott Chinese social apps".

  • US Senate confirms Indian-American scientist as head of America's top science funding body

    Jun 20, 2020

    Washington, Jun 20: The US Senate has confirmed eminent Indian-American scientist Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan as the Director of the National Science Foundation, a top American body supporting fundamental research in non-medical fields of science and engineering. Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, would head the NSF, the top American science funding body that has an annual budget of USD 7.4 billion.

  • The All-New BMW X6 Launched in India

    Jun 11, 2020

    Gurugram (Haryana), June 11: Head-turning looks of a coupe with distinctive BMW Iconic Glow' kidney grille. Two authoritative than ever design variants: the new xLine and M Sport. Customise as per your style: Thousands of features, equipment and package combinations to suit individual needs. Progressive and Powerful: BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine.

  • NMIMS Helps Students Explore the Deep World of Mathematics to Make a Successful Career

    Jun 11, 2020

    Mumbai, June 11: When it comes to laying the foundation of a strong and progressive society driven by ideas and intellect, Mathematics leaves an everlasting impression. In Indian tradition, Mathematics is firmly etched in everyone's past with contributions like 'Decimal System' and 'Introduction of Number Zero' which has shaped the world in rich and varied ways.

  • IIT researchers develop technology for making high efficiency masks from waste plastic bottles

    Jun 07, 2020

    New Delhi, Jun 7 : Researchers at IIT Mandi claim to have developed a technology for making high efficiency masks using waste pet bottles that are not only more breathable than commercially available masks but also can be washed and reused up to 30 times. The team at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has also filed a patent for the waste plastic bottles derived filter membrane technology based on electrospinning.

  • Reliance Industries further Steps Up its Support to India's Fight Against Coronavirus

    Mar 23, 2020

    Mumbai, March 23: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has responded to its call-of-duty to be at the service of the nation 24x7 in our collective fight against Covid-19. RIL has already initiated a multi-pronged prevention, mitigation, and ongoing support strategy that is comprehensive, sustainable, and resilient. This approach can be ramped up further to scale as required by the nation.

  • ISRO postpones launch of top notch imagery satellite

    Mar 04, 2020

    Bengaluru, Mar 4: Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday postponed the launch of its latest earth observation satellite 'GISAT-1' scheduled for tomorrow due to technical reasons. "The launch of GISAT-1 onboard GSLV-F10, planned for March 05, 2020, is postponed due to technical reasons. Revised launch date will be informed in due course," ISRO said in a statement. The space agency, headquartered here, however, did not elaborate.

  • Google Maps marks Kashmir's outlines as 'disputed' when seen from outside India

    Feb 15, 2020

    Washington, Feb 15: Google Maps has redrawn the world's borders which look different depending upon where the user is viewing them from, with the popular search engine showing Kashmir's outlines as a dotted line acknowledging "dispute" when it is seen from outside India, a leading American daily has reported. According to the Washington Post, "the borders on Google's online maps display Kashmir as fully under Indian control.

  • Huawei promises 'Made in Europe' 5G

    Feb 05, 2020

    Brussels, Feb 4: Chinese telecom giant Huawei has said it would set up manufacturing hubs in Europe, as it tries to fight off US pressure on EU nations to stop it from operating. "Huawei is more committed to Europe than ever before," said the company's top executive for Europe Abraham Liu during a Chinese New Year reception in Brussels on Tuesday.

  • ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles

    Feb 01, 2020

    Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1: The Indian Space Research Organisation is readying low-cost satellite launch vehicles costing about Rs 30-35 crore each, which can put into orbit satellites weighing 500 kg. The first such launch from the country is expected to take place in the next four months.

  • L&T Technology Services Reports a 10 Percent Increase in Q3FY20 Net Profit

    Jan 18, 2020

    Mumbai, Jan 18: Business Wire India Q3 Revenue of Rs 1,423 crore, up 8% YoY L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), India's leading pure-play engineering services company, announced its results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2019. Highlights for Q3FY20 include USD Revenue at 199 million; growth of 7% YoY Revenue at Rs 14,230 million; growth of 8% YoY EBIT margin at 16.

  • ISRO's GSAT-30 satellite successfully launched by Ariane rocket

    Jan 17, 2020

    Bengaluru, Jan 17: India's "high power" communication satellite GSAT-30, aimed at providing high- quality television, telecommunications and broadcasting services, was successfully launched onboard Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana in the early hours of Friday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said here.

  • Four Gaganyaan astronauts to get 11-month training in Russia

    Jan 16, 2020

    New Delhi, Jan 16: The four astronauts shortlisted for the Gaganyaan project, India's first manned space mission, will receive training in Russia for 11 months, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said. In a statement, the minister of state for atomic energy and space said their training in Russia will start from the third week of January. "After 11 months of training in Russia, the astronauts will receive module-specific training in India.

  • Make sure US technology doesn't power 'Orwellian surveillance state': Pompeo to Silicon Valley

    Jan 15, 2020

    Washington, Jan 15: The Trump administration has urged the US companies to ensure that their technologies do not power a truly "Orwellian surveillance state" and American principles are not sacrificed for prosperity, in a reference to China, the world's second largest economy. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the comments ahead of the signing of the phase one trade deal between the US and China on Wednesday.

  • Arjuna's arrow had atomic power: West Bengal governor

    Jan 15, 2020

    Kolkata, Jan 15 : The arrows of Mahabharata's Arjuna had atomic power, claimed West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, drawing sharp criticism from academicians, even as he joined a long list of politicians who have in recent years given bizarre interpretations linking mythology with science.

  • Huawei thanks Indian Govt for 5G trials permission, says committed to India

    Dec 31, 2019

    Beijing, Dec 31: China's telecommunications giant Huawei on Tuesday thanked the Indian government for permitting the company to take part in the upcoming trials for 5G networks, saying it is committed to India and firmly believes that only technology innovations and high quality networks will be the key to rejuvenating the country's telecom industry.

  • Kolkata Science City unveils new 'time machines'

    Dec 19, 2019

    Kolkata, Dec 19: The Science City in Kolkata has unveiled a new pair of 'time machines', motion simulators with 3D projections, officials said on Thursday. Around 15 visitors can be accommodated in each simulator where films on subjects ranging from the Great Wall of China to the Roman civilization will be shown in 65-inch LED monitors with 3D projections, Science City Director Subhabrata Chaudhuri said.

  • No displacement for bauxite mining at Pottangi: NALCO

    Dec 18, 2019

    Bhubaneswar, Dec 18: There will be no displacement during mining activity in Pottangi bauxite mine and NALCO will adopt modern technology besides sustainable practices for effective environment management, the company has said.

  • Age-old rainwater harvesting tech improved to make lives better in arid Rajasthan

    Dec 17, 2019

    Rajasthan, Dec 17: The lives of most of the 1.5 crore population of arid western Rajasthan have changed for the better after an age-old method of rainwater harvesting has been improved and employed there effectively, an official said here on Tuesday. The 'tanka' storage system - the method of collecting rainwater from a catchment area and storing it in a 'tanka' (underground tanks) - is unique to this part of the country.

  • BrahMos missile successfully test-fired from Odisha's Chandipur

    Dec 17, 2019

    Balasore (Odisha), Dec 17: Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was successfully test-fired from a base in Odisha's Chandipur on Tuesday, Defence sources said. The land-attack version of the missile was test-fired from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at around 8.30 am, they said.

  • L&T Technology Services Ltd Develops the Worlds First Cost-effective Robotic Endo-training Kit

    Dec 16, 2019

    Karnataka, Dec. 16: India Business Wire India L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), India's leading pure-play engineering services company, was felicitated for its Robotic Endo-training Kit at the 8th Foundation Day of Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) on Thursday, 28th November 2019 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. Hon'ble Minister of Science & Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences Dr.

  • Vakrangee to Launch India's First Rural Focussed Loyalty Program for its Customers

    Dec 04, 2019

    MUMBAI, Dec. 4: Vakrangee Limited launches India's first rural focussed Vakrangee Kendra loyalty program to recognize its customers' loyalty by providing them extra benefits and more rewarding experience across its network of Nextgen Vakrangee Kendras. The reward program aims to be one of India's largest rural focussed loyalty programs with a clear focus on the untapped and underserved rural customer base.

  • Sundar Pichai named CEO at Google's parent firm Alphabet

    Dec 04, 2019

    Washington, Dec 4: Google's India-born Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai will assume the leadership role at its parent firm Alphabet after the internet giant's co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down from its active management, making him one of the most powerful corporate leaders of the world. Page and Brin are stepping down as CEO and president, respectively, of Alphabet, the company announced on Tuesday.

  • Stalin lauds techie for helping NASA find Vikram lander

    Dec 03, 2019

    Chennai, Dec 3: DMK president M K Stalin on Tuesday lauded a city-based techie who helped US space agency NASA to trace Chandrayaan-2's crashed Vikram lander on the Moon's surface. "I commend Chennai-based programmer Shanmuga Subramanian who had used lunar images to trace #VikramLander on the Moon's surface," the DMK chief said in his twitter handle.

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