UIDAI, IIIT-H launch biometric challenge, offers Rs 7.7 lakh worth prize

New Delhi (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad has launched a large-scale competition to test fingerprint-based authentication solutions in biometric algorithms, said the Ministry of Electronics…

Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with…

India successfully flight-tests indigenously-developed vertically-launched Surface-to-Air Missile

New Delhi (IANS) In a boost to India's precision firepower, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air…

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…

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…

Apple announces annual ‘WWDC25’ to showcase latest software advancements

Cupertino (California) (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Wednesday announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13. 

Developers and students will also have the opportunity to celebrate in person during…

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…

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…

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…

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…