CSIR-NIIST all set for lab to market programme
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards accelerating lab-to-market innovation, CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) will formalise multiple technology transfer agreements with industry partners at a ceremony titled “CSIR-NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market” at the CSIR Headquarters at Anusandhan Bhawan in New Delhi on February 18, officials said […]
PM Modi’s vision and India’s talent make it right time to lead global AI discourse: Top tech exec
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India is well positioned to lead the global conversation on Artificial Intelligence, backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, strong governance framework and the country’s vast technology talent pool, Hari Shetty of Wipro Limited said on Monday. In an interaction with IANS, Shetty said there could not have been a […]
UIDAI records nearly 14 million downloads of new Aadhaar App
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India has observed almost 14 million downloads of the new Aadhaar App so far, reflecting the strong public adoption and growing trust of residents in secure, digital, and convenient Aadhaar services. The achievement highlights the app’s role in making Aadhaar more accessible, user-friendly, and […]
India’s progress in AI will contribute to global advancement: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India’s progress in AI will not only shape transformative solutions for the nation but also contribute to global advancement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he inaugurated the ‘India AI Impact Expo 2026′ at Bharat Mandapam here. PM Modi said that being here among innovators, researchers and tech […]
Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment. The 30-share Sensex ended 650.39 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 83,277.15. The broader Nifty rose 211.65 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 25,682.75. Commenting […]
FirstCry operator Brainbees shares sink over 11 pc to record low after wider Q3 loss
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Shares of Brainbees Solutions, which operates baby and mother care retailer FirstCry, came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, as the stock fell sharply by nearly 11.3 per cent to hit a fresh record low of Rs 236.8 apiece as investors reacted negatively to the company’s December quarter results. However, at […]
Liquor traders strike in Rajasthan, seek longer hours
Jaipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Liquor traders across Jaipur on Monday shut their shops and staged a protest outside the Excise Office in Jhalana, demanding an extension in liquor sale timings and an end to what they described as unwarranted police harassment. The strike received a mixed response in the city, with the majority of liquor […]
Maha: MMRDA presents Rs 48,072.57 crore budget for 2026-27
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Monday presented its Budget for the financial year 2026–27 with a total outlay of Rs 48,072.57 crore, marking its first surplus Budget since 2017–18. MMRDA had a deficit of Rs 7,468 crore in 2024-2025. In just three years, the authority has achieved […]
India to import more precious metals from US
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) While India has diversified its energy basket and started sourcing more oil and gas from the US, it is also diversifying its import basket for precious metals from the UAE so that it can purchase more gold and silver from the US market instead, a senior official said. This will […]
Over 80 foreign leaders, 500 global AI leaders present as India AI Impact Summit 2026 gets underway
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which commenced here on Monday, brings together the heads of state and government, ministers, global technology leaders, eminent researchers, multilateral institutions and industry stakeholders to deliberate on the role of AI in advancing inclusive growth, strengthening public systems and enabling sustainable development, while marking […]
