Google Introduces AI-Powered Photo Editing Feature in India

New Delhi: Google on Wednesday rolled out a new Artificial Intelligence-driven photo editing feature for users in India, enabling them to modify images in Google Photos using simple voice or text commands.

With this update, users can edit photos…

Plastics Emissions Could Double Global Health Risks by 2040: Study

New Delhi: Emissions generated across the global plastics system—including greenhouse gases, air pollutants, and toxic chemicals released mainly during plastic production—could double health risks worldwide by 2040 if current practices…

NIMR Collects Bat Samples at Alipore Zoo to Screen for Nipah Virus

Kolkata: Teams from the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) have begun conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests on bats at the Alipore Zoological Garden in south Kolkata to determine whether they are…

New Non-Invasive Skin Imaging Technology Can Flag Early Heart Disease Risk

New Delhi - German researchers have developed a breakthrough non-invasive imaging technology that can scan the skin to detect early warning signs of cardiovascular disease.

Known as fast-RSOM, the advanced skin scan is capable of identifying…

WEF 2026: AI to Augment Human Workforce, Not Replace Jobs, Say Industry Leaders

New Delhi - Artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human jobs but will instead reshape the workplace by automating tasks and enhancing human productivity, leading technology executives said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos.

IN-SPACe Partners with Four Startups to Develop India’s First Private Earth Observation Constellation

New Delhi: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on Wednesday announced a partnership with four space technology startups to build India’s first privately-led Earth observation satellite constellation.

The…

AIIMS Delhi Performs Over 1,000 Robotic Surgeries in Past 13 Months

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has completed more than 1,000 robotic surgeries over the past 13 months, the institute announced on Tuesday.

Robotic surgery was introduced at the Department of Surgical Disciplines…

North Korea-Linked Hackers Abuse Naver, Google Ads to Distribute Malware

Seoul: A hacking group linked to North Korea has carried out a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by exploiting online advertising systems run by Naver and Google, according to a report released on Monday.

The online threat assessment…

Government to Launch Rs. 1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund by End of January

New Delhi: The government will operationalise the ?1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund for industry-supported projects by the end of this month, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra…

30 Amrit Bharat Express Trains Now Operational; 9 New Services Boost Nationwide Connectivity

New Delhi: A total of 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational since December 2023, with nine additional services recently introduced, significantly expanding their footprint across the country, the government said.

The newly added…