Chinese scientists develop human-like robotic hand with smart palm-finger coordination

Beijing (IANS) Imagine a robotic hand that coordinates its palm and fingers with human-like precision -- not only grasping objects with perfect stability but also "feeling" their 3D contours and distinguishing between different materials. 

Researchers…

Centre inks Rs 6,900 cr contracts for advanced artillery gun systems, high mobility vehicles

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to further to further enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness, the Centre on Wednesday announced contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed…

Nagaland varsity researchers collaborate with local community to protect indigenous fish species

Kohima (IANS) Nagaland University researchers are collaborating with the local communities to study and conserve indigenous fish species in the state’s Dikhu River, officials said on Tuesday. 

A varsity official said that this research integrates…

India’s data centre market sees over $6.5 bn investment commitment in 10 years

Mumbai (IANS) India’s data centre (DC) industry has witnessed over $6.5 billion in investments committed through private equity, joint ventures and acquisitions between 2014 and 2024, a report showed on Monday. The industry has seen exponential growth…

ONDC surpasses 200 mn transactions, last 100 mn in just 6 months

New Delhi (IANS) The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Monday said it has officially crossed the 200 million transaction mark, reaffirming its role as a game-changer in India’s digital commerce landscape. 

It took around 20 months…

Trade tariffs: India has strong advantage in high-value manufacturing, exports

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the debate on trade tariffs, industry leaders on Sunday said India has a strong advantage in high-value manufacturing and this situation could actually open doors for them in exports with right policy support. 

Policy…

India’s traditional Goli Pop Soda makes a fresh splash in US, Europe, Gulf markets

New Delhi (IANS) India’s traditional Goli Soda has made strong inroads in global markets under the new Goli Pop Soda brand after successful trial shipments to the US, the UK, Europe, and Gulf countries, according to a statement issued by the Agricultural…

Trump unveils F 47, America's sixth-generation fighter jets

Washington (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans for the US military to induct a sixth generation of fighter jets called F 47s, a toned-down version of it will be available to allies. The aircraft is being built by Boeing. 

“The…

Study links childhood obesity with chronic lung disease later

New Delhi (IANS) Children overweight or obese may be at an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, according to a study. 

COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and worsens over…

India to get its own safe and secure web browser, Zoho wins bid

New Delhi (IANS) India is all set to welcome its own web browser, taking another big step toward building an indigenous internet ecosystem, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT on Thursday. Vaishnaw made the announcement…