Trump claims India will offer zero tariffs, but US will put higher tariffs in 24 hours for Russian oil trade
Washington/New York, Aug 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday morning that he will impose higher tariffs on India in the next 24 hours for buying Russian oil and reselling products abroad, even though he asserted New Delhi was going to offer zero tariffs. Trump, who announced a 25 per cent tariff on […]
Plastic pollution is underrecognised threat to health: The Lancet
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognised threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately. The report, led by a group of international experts, reviews the […]
IIT Guwahati’s deep learning sensor to turn exhaling air from mouth into voice commands
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed an underwater vibration sensor that enables automated and contactless voice recognition. Conducted in collaboration with researchers from Ohio State University, US, the novel sensor offers a promising alternative communication method for individuals with voice disabilities who […]
EV giant Tesla launches its first charging station in Mumbai
Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Tesla has taken another significant step in its India journey by launching its first charging facility in the country on Monday. The US-based EV giant debuted in India by launching its first showroom in Mumbai last month. The new facility, which has four V4 Supercharging stalls (DC fast chargers) and four […]
Ayush Ministry, NMPB sign MoUs to boost conservation, awareness of medicinal plants
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush on Monday signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), to boost the conservation and increase public awareness of medicinal plants in the country. The first MoU was signed between the NMPB and IshVed-Bioplants Venture, Maharashtra, and the second tripartite […]
India should prioritise industrial electronics to become manufacturing leader
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) on Monday called for urgently prioritising industrial electronics as a central pillar of India’s $500 billion electronics manufacturing target by 2030. The future of India’s electronics industry lies in the manufacturing of goods that will automate our factories, cities, and transportation networks, a […]
Tesla to open 2nd India showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity on August 11
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Tesla is set to expand its presence in India’s electric vehicle market with the launch of its second retail outlet in the country. The new Tesla Experience Centre will open on August 11 at Aerocity’s upscale Worldmark 3 complex in the national capital, catering to customers in the national capital […]
India’s marine fish landings drop two per cent, Kerala’s by four in 2024: CMFRI
Kochi, Aug 4 (IANS) India’s marine fish landings logged a total of 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 with a slight decline of two per cent compared to the catch in 2023, according to ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Gujarat retained its top position in overall fish landings with 7.54 lakh tonnes, followed by Tamil […]
Putin to meet Malaysian King in Moscow on Aug 6
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim on August 6 in Moscow, the Kremlin said on Saturday. The discussions, Putin’s office detailed, will center around advancing Russian-Malaysian relations, along with key international and regional matters. “President of Russia Vladimir Putin is scheduled to hold […]
Japan experienced hottest July for third year in a row
Tokyo, Aug 2 (IANS) Japan experienced its hottest July for the third year in a row, with a record 2.89 degrees Celsius higher than usual, according to the country’s weather agency. The nationwide average temperature was the highest for July since comparable records began in 1898, toppling the previous record set in 2024 by 2.16 […]
