London: A new study has found no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer, offering reassurance amid long-standing concerns over the health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves are a natural part of everyday life and enable technologies such as radio broadcasting, Wi-Fi, satellite navigation, and mobile phone communication. These Read More…
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening trade and technology cooperation with the European Union. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Belgium from July 14 to 15, is attending the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting along with Read More…
New Delhi: NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon, whose family traces its roots to Kerala, is set to begin his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) today as part of Expedition 75. The mission is scheduled to lift off at 8:17 p.m. IST from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Read More…
Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Calling the inauguration a reflection of India’s determination to achieve its technological ambitions, the Prime Minister said the country is steadily turning Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has said its National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) scheme is helping Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs overcome barriers related to finance, technology, markets, and capacity building. The Ministry said the Business Accelerator Programme (BAP) under the scheme is providing mentorship, industry insights, and business Read More…
Washington: The private sector will play a crucial role in advancing India-US cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies and critical minerals, a senior Indian official said as the two countries strengthen collaboration in strategic technology sectors. Speaking at a roundtable titled “Securing the Foundations of AI Together: US–India Cooperation from Minerals to Microchips,” Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing misuse of digital platforms to cheat and defraud people, stressing the need for coordinated, sensitive and time-bound action by all agencies involved in tackling cyber crimes. The Prime Minister made these observations while reviewing public grievances related to cyber crime, particularly cases Read More…
India and France have launched the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030, a comprehensive framework aimed at expanding cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced technology, scientific research, education, healthcare, and space. The initiative builds on the growing strategic partnership between the two countries and seeks to promote innovation-driven growth, technological advancement, and stronger people-to-people ties. Read More…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, marking the beginning of his four-day diplomatic visit to India. The visit holds political and historical significance, as it marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State to the eastern metropolis in nearly 14 years.Rubio’s arrival comes at a politically significant Read More…
India and Italy on Wednesday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. Addressing a joint press statement after the meeting, Modi said both leaders held extensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across sectors Read More…