CMFRI Develops App That Measures Fish Size Without Handling Them

Measuring the size of a fish may soon require nothing more than a smartphone camera, thanks to a new mobile application developed by scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

The application, named MatsyaMetri,…

ISRO Rejects Privatisation Claims, Says It Will Remain at the Heart of India’s Space Programme

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has rejected reports suggesting that its role could be reduced or that the organisation could be privatised as India expands private participation in the space sector.

In a detailed clarification…

OpenAI Working on Framework to Tackle Risks From Rogue AI Agents

OpenAI is working on a new framework to address growing concerns over AI agents behaving in unintended or potentially harmful ways, after researchers reported an incident in which a group of its agents took control of a German website and turned it…

India must accelerate shift to alternative energy, promote electric trucks: PM Advisor

India needs to accelerate its transition to domestically available alternative energy sources and promote electric trucks to drive the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility, Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister, said on Thursday.

India Needs Secure, Interoperable and Technology-Neutral Critical Communications Network: Experts

India needs a secure, interoperable and technology-neutral critical communications architecture capable of keeping essential services connected during disasters and other emergencies, experts said at the Critical Communications India Conference, which…

WhatsApp Brings Bill Payments to India Through Bharat Connect Network

WhatsApp has started rolling out a new bill payment service in India, allowing users to discover, manage and pay household and utility bills directly through the messaging platform.

The feature is being introduced in phases and is expected…

Meta Unveils Muse Voice Transcribe with Native Support for Five Indian Languages

Meta has unveiled Muse Voice Transcribe, its first real-time audio-perception model, bringing advanced speech-to-text capabilities and native support for five major Indian languages.

Developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, Muse Voice Transcribe…

Indian Railways clears Rs 170 crore plan to install Kavach 4.0 across 712 km in Moradabad

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 170 crore project to deploy Kavach Version 4.0 across the remaining 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division under Northern Railway, in a move aimed at further strengthening train safety and modernising the…

Brain-Gut Signals May Help Predict Antidepressant Response Within Just 7–10 Days: IIT Kanpur Study

A new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College suggests that electrical signals from the brain and stomach, when combined with clinical symptoms, could help…

Gujarat Turns to Sports Genomics to Identify Future Champions Ahead of 2030 Commonwealth Games

Gujarat is taking an unusual but increasingly science-driven approach to finding and developing sporting talent, turning to DNA analysis alongside traditional performance testing as it prepares for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

The state has…