More equipment for 2 nuclear power plants in Kudankulam shipped from Russia

Chennai (IANS) Russia’s integrated nuclear power major Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation on Tuesday said the first batch of pipeline valves for the two upcoming plants in Tamil Nadu has been shipped. 

It said that 26 pieces of equipment…

Nothing to unveil CMF Phone 1 on July 8 in India

New Delhi (IANS) London-based consumer tech brand Nothing on Tuesday announced the official date for the full unveiling of CMF Phone 1, which is July 8. 

It is the first smartphone to be released under CMF by Nothing, the sub-brand that launched…

New HAL order to further boost India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing

New Delhi (IANS) In a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and strengthening self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) by the Ministry of Defence for procurement of 156 light…

Naver unveils AI safety framework to respond to possible risks

Seoul (IANS) Naver, South Korea's biggest internet portal operator, on Monday unveiled a proactive scheme designed to assess and manage risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to safely develop and use the fast-evolving…

India's electronic manufacturing likely to reach around $250 bn in next 5 yrs: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India's electronic manufacturing is likely to reach around $250 billion in the next five years, according to media reports. 

At present, the electronic exports of the country stand at $125 to $130 billion.

The government…

Musk’s statement on EVMs holds no truth, he can learn from India: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi (IANS) Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Sunday that Elon Musk’s take on eliminating electronic voting machines (EVMs) from voting is a “huge sweeping generalisation” which holds no truth, inviting the Tesla CEO to come…

Indian Army prepares for future drone wars with deadly ‘Nagastra-1’

New Delhi (IANS) When tech billionaire Elon Musk says that future wars will be won by nations with the most effective drones, he is not bluffing at all. 

The Indian Army has received the first batch of 'suicide drones' called ‘Nagastra-1’…

Concrete-nitrogen mix may offer major health, environment benefits: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Adding nitrogen to concrete could significantly lower global levels of potentially dangerous nitrogen oxides (NOx) created by the construction sector in emerging towns and cities, a new study said on Friday.  

According to…

India emerging as promising alternative to China for chipmaking equipment firms

New Delhi (IANS) The chipmaking equipment industry is looking to establish operations in India, as the country emerges as a promising alternative to China amid tensions between Beijing and the West. 

The international chip industry group SEMI…

India-made surgical robotic system aces first human trial in telesurgery

New Delhi (IANS) First made-in-India surgical robotic system SSI Mantra, developed by SS Innovations, in a historic feat aced the country's maiden human trial in telesurgery, the company announced on Thursday. 

The advancement, which signifies…