India conducts maiden flight-trials of indigenously developed Stratospheric Airship Platform
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of the indigenously developed Stratospheric Airship with an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 km. This is being regarded as a milestone for the country’s defence and surveillance capabilities, making India one of the […]
CII launches guidebook on AI governance for board leaders
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming a key part of modern businesses, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday released a new guidebook to help company boards adopt and govern the technology responsibly. Titled ‘Guidebook on Effective Adoption and Governance of AI for Board Leaders’, the publication aims to support […]
Scientists find details of process driving evolution, major diseases
New York, May 4 (IANS) A new study has provided crucial insight into how a genetic element that has come to make up a large part of human DNA can successfully invade the nucleus to copy itself. Viruses are known to use the genetic machinery of the human cells they invade to make copies of […]
Warren Buffett shares views on tariffs, AI, dollar depreciation, and Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves at annual meeting
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Renowned investor Warren Buffett, at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting where he announced he would be stepping down at the end of the year, shared his opinion on a wide range of important topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence (AI), currency depreciation, the company’s vast cash reserves, and investments in real estate. […]
Hand hygiene not a luxury but cornerstone of safe healthcare: WHO
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Hand hygiene is not a luxury but the cornerstone of safe healthcare, and is relevant to all health workers, patients and their families at every single health care encounter, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, said on Sunday. It contributes to quality universal health coverage, meeting Sustainable Development […]
PM Modi’s vision driving growth of science and technology: Ajay Sood
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and push to leverage science and technology on several platforms for the growth seen in the field in recent years. Talking about AI-related challenges, Sood, who has been elected as […]
Consumption of diesel, petrol rises in April as economic activity picks up
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India’s consumption of petroleum products such as diesel, petrol and LPG recorded a significant increase in April this year, reflecting the rising level of economic activity in the country. India’s diesel consumption rose to 8.24 million tonnes in April, which is the second highest monthly consumption ever, as demand from […]
India set to lead World Bank’s global land reform talks in Washington
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) A high-level Indian delegation is set to present its transformative SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, taking place from May 5 to 8 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Led by Ministry of Panchayati […]
Safeguard credibility, define boundaries, communicate honestly, WAVES panel advises influencers
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Influencers in the digital world need to safeguard their credibility, clearly define their boundaries, and communicate honestly with their followers, experts said on Sunday. The conversation centred around the growing influence of digital creators and the ethical, creative, and legal frameworks needed to build sustainable and credible influencer marketing. At a […]
Angolan President seeks closer ties with India in pharma, agriculture, renewable energy
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Angolan President Goncalves Lourenco on Sunday highlighted the need for strengthening cooperation between India and Angola in various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and the renewable energy sector. “We firmly believe that this transformation will only be truly sustainable if it is supported by strong, fair, and innovative partnerships. […]
