US launches private lunar lander to deliver NASA science instruments

New York (IANS) American company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission to deliver science payloads of NASA to the Moon. 

The mission, codenamed IM-2, lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy…

India successfully tests short-range anti-ship missile with re-targeting feature

New Delhi (IANS) In a boost for India's maritime power capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have carried out successful flight trials of a first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR)…

India’s 1st semiconductor chip to be ready for production by 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi (IANS) The first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip would be ready for production this year, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said. India has made significant progress in semiconductor manufacturing,…

NIT Srinagar signs MoU for launching course in drone technology

Srinagar (IANS) The National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) to launch a 6-month course on drone…

New research holds potential to treat opioid use disorder

New Delhi (IANS) New research into GLP-1 receptor has opened a realm of new treatment possibilities to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), a report said on Tuesday. 

A three-week Phase I study conducted at the Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania…

Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership

New Delhi (IANS) Global refurbished smartphone sales grew 5 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024, as Apple strengthened its leadership, capturing 56 per cent of the sales compared to 51 per cent in 2023, according to a new report. 

In comparison,…

US tech major Qualcomm launches advanced AI-powered Snapdragon X platform in India

New Delhi (IANS) US tech major Qualcomm on Monday said the new Snapdragon X platform will help expand the company’s reach in India, offering advanced and affordable AI-powered computing to a new tier of consumers. 

The company strengthened…

Over 3 hours of sedentary behaviour may up mental health risks in teenagers: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Teenagers and adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviours -- which includes playing video games or increased screen exposure -- have a higher risk of facing mental health issues such as anxiety…

Only 1 hour of daily screen use can up nearsightedness risk: Researchers

New Delhi (IANS) Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increases the risk of myopia or nearsightedness. 

RailTel secures Rs 288 crore 'Kavach' project to enhance railway safety

New Delhi (IANS) RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a public sector undertaking under the Railway Ministry, has secured a Rs 288 crore contract to install the Kavach anti-collision system across 71 stations. 

The project will cover…