IndiaAI Mission picks 8 projects to boost ethical AI development

New Delhi (IANS) The government has selected eight artificial intelligence (AI) projects from top Indian institutions to enhance the ethical AI development across diverse themes in the country.

The IndiaAI Mission picked eight projects across…

India now ranks 6th in share of GenAI startups among major economies

New Delhi (IANS) India’s Generative AI (GenAI) ecosystem saw the total number of startups surging 3.6 times, from over 66 in the first half of 2023 to more than 240 in the first half this year, a Nasscom report said on Wednesday. India now ranks sixth…

Sarla Aviation to revolutionise urban mobility in India with electric flying taxis

New Delhi (IANS) Sarla Aviation is leading the charge in transforming urban air mobility by developing cutting-edge electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Co-founded by Adrian Schmidt, the company aims to provide faster, cleaner,…

NASA-SpaceX's Europa Clipper off to explore Jupiter's ocean world

New Delhi (IANS) SpaceX on Monday launched NASA's Europa Clipper mission to explore the potential for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa. 

The $5 billion spacecraft launched atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space…

CCPA notifies companies against misleading environmental claims & greenwashing

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to curb advertisements that falsely claim products to be natural, eco-friendly, or green, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines that will prevent and regulate greenwashing and misleading environmental…

India surpasses 200 GW-mark in renewable energy production

New Delhi (IANS) Led by solar and wind energy, India has crossed the 200 gigawatt (GW)-mark in renewable energy (RE) production in the month of September. 

As per latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the renewable energy-based…

Research on 15 pc ethanol blending in diesel enters advanced stage: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that the research on blending 15 per cent ethanol in diesel is in advanced stages, and the Centre is exploring the prospects around how to prioritise it…

Why deep-fried, baked, grilled foods are driving diabetes in India

New Delhi (IANS) Deep fried, baked, grilled ultra-processed foods -- found in every nook and corner of India -- that have become the staple in a majority of homes in recent years, are a direct reason for the ever-surging cases of diabetes in the country,…

AI PCs set to evolve further as users look for ‘killer’ applications

New Delhi (IANS) People are now looking for killer applications in the artificial intelligence (AI) PCs to add value to their day-to-day missions, due to the change in the working environment and lifestyle, according to industry reports. 

According…

Delaying knee arthritis treatment can damage spine, warn health experts

New Delhi (IANS) Delay in proper knee treatment, timely detection and ignoring knee arthritis symptoms can worsen the condition of knees and additionally damage the spine affecting the quality of life, health experts said on Saturday on the occasion…