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…

Scientists find new brain target for anxiety disorders

New Delhi (IANS) Mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, autism and schizophrenia are among the leading health disorders worldwide. Scientists now report a new brain target for potential future treatment of anxiety disorders. 

Scientists…

Paris Agreement's goals no longer achievable, net zero still in sight: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Despite progress being made, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are continuing to increase, reaching a new record high of 37.4 billion tonnes (Gt) in 2023, confirming that the path to reach UN-mandated Paris Agreement’s objectives is…

Amaravati to host Drone Summit 2024 on Oct 22-23

Amaravati (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation (APDC) will organise Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 here on October 22-23, an official said on Friday. 

The Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 will bring together key stakeholders from across the…

More than 85pc of blindness in India is preventable: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) While India has the maximum number of blind people in the world, most do not know that in more than 85 per cent of the cases, the condition is preventable, said experts on Thursday on World Sight Day. 

India is home to an estimated…

MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9400 chip for latest AI experiences

New Delhi (IANS) Chip-maker MediaTek on Wednesday launched Dimensity 9400, the new flagship smartphone chipset optimised for edge-AI applications, immersive gaming, incredible photography and more. 

The first smartphones powered by the Dimensity…