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Guwahati: In a display of visible petulance on the polling day to the Assam Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a stinging personal attack on the digital news platform The Lallantop, dismissing its legitimacy and refusing to answer critical questions regarding his controversial campaign rhetoric. The confrontation, which unfolded in Sarma's home turf of Jalukbari on Thursday, saw the Chief Minister trade administrative accountability for personal derision. When press ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: On his second visit to Gujarat within a month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a semiconductor facility in Sanand after unveiling a Jain heritage museum in Gandhinagar, signalling the state's growing role in India's global chip manufacturing ambitions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Gujarat with a calibrated political and economic message rooted in heritage and powered by high technology, marking his second visit to the state within a month and underscoring its cen ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 31st March, 2026: ZEISS India, a pioneer of science in optics today announced the appointment of Sharath Sirivolu as the Head of Center for Applied Research in India (CARIn). This strategic appointment highlights the company's commitment to strengthen its leadership to accelerate transformation through its dedicated research and development center in Bengaluru. In this role, Sharath will report to Miguel Gonzalez Diaz, Managing Director, in India, and to Robin Schmidt, Head of Digita ...Read More >
Chennai, Mar 31 (UNI) The IIT Madras Research Group India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) has taken the Nation's Research on Quantum Technologies, photonics, sensing, and Metrology using Diamond Material to the global stage. Established with the support of the union Ministry of Commerce, this Research Group works towards making India a global leader in the lab-grown diamond industry by developing indigenous technologies. The technologies developed by this Centre will be available to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop "smog-eating" surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned that such technological interventions should not replace efforts to curb pollution at its source. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Madras to identify and develop photocatalytic or "smog-eating" surfaces, which will be tested in se ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] November 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet's decision to amend royalty rates for key critical minerals may help attract more bidders in upcoming auctions, but the move will not deliver strategic gains unless India simultaneously builds domestic processing capacity, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned. According to the think tank, the shift to a low 1-4 per cent ad-valorem royalty structure for minerals such as graphite, zirconium, rubidium and caesium is a welc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Environmentalists have termed the Delhi government's cloud-seeding trial a short-term measure, saying it may temporarily reduce pollution but will not address the root causes of the capital's deteriorating air quality. The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted a cloud-seeding trial on Tuesday to induce artificial rain in parts of the national capital. "Rain can subside pollution but it is only a temporary, end-of-the-tail solution that might prov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) GX Group, a Netherlands-based telecom equipment maker, announced the launch of GX Quantum Photonics Private Limited on Friday, to make advanced Photonics modules and chip systems in India. These modules and chip systems are used for next-generation broadband, 5G/6G, and quantum communication technologies, the statement said. The company mentioned that an initial investment commitment of Rs 500 crore is made which will establish India's first Photonics chip de ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): The SCO Summit 2025 Outcome in Tianjin was defined by the optics of Modi-Putin-Xi Togetherness -- a symbol of Global South solidarity. Yet behind the unity on stage, China, Russia, and India pursued distinct strategies. The summit not only showcased institutional growth for the SCO but also exposed divergent ambitions among its biggest members. Data Recap: Analysis: China used the SCO Summit 2025 to reinforce its role as the financial and technological anchor of the Glob ...Read More >
By BD Narayankar Bengaluru, July 13 (UNI) The Congress high command may prefer silence, but in Karnataka, it's the quiet moves that are speaking loudest. DK Shivakumar's recent closed-door meeting with Priyanka Gandhi at Sonia Gandhi's residence has set off a fresh round of political speculation, not just because of who he met, but also because of who didn't meet him. Sonia Gandhi's choice to avoid Shivakumar, despite hosting the meeting under her roof, wasn't just a scheduling coincidence. In ...Read More >
Varanasi (UP), Jul 11 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and 10 others have been booked for allegedly blocking a road and creating chaos in Varanasi, a police official said on Friday. The Congress leader, however, maintained that he was highlighting the ground reality. Rai, along with 50 supporters had on Thursday took out a march from Englishia Line to Sajan Chowk in Varanasi, stepped into potholes on the road and raised slogans. The 1.5 kilometre road stretch has been dug up at vari ...Read More >
MADURAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Madurai on Saturday night, will be taking part in the BJP's state core committee meeting during the day on Sunday, and address party functionaries at Velammal Global Hospital Ground in the evening. BJP sources said Shah will be visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Sunday morning, where he is expected to spend around 30 minutes. He will then hold a meeting with the state's core committee, which includes union minister for state L Murugan, ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A senior police officer had raised red flags over the lack of security personnel and potential crowd control issues just hours before a stampede killed 11 people outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebration on June 4.According to official letter accessed by the TOI, MN Karibasavana Gowda, who oversees legislature security, issued a written warning to the state government on the morning of the event. In a letter addressed to G Sathyavat ...Read More >
The value of AX-4 for India goes beyond optics. It serves as a live testbed for Gaganyaan and India's larger ambitions to establish its own space station by 2035 and land an astronaut on the Moon by 2040. On 10th June, India will make history as Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla's journey to space will put an Indian astronaut in space four decades after Rakesh Sharma's historic 1984 voyage. It is not ...Read More >
This marks the transfer of more than 200 employees at the sites in Zurich-Seebach in Switzerland and Coswig in Germany to Zeiss SMT. With the remaining divisions Launchers and Satellites, Beyond Gravity will focus entirely on the space business in the future. The acquisition of the Lithography was completed on December 1, 2024. While Beyond Gravity is now fully focused on the space sector, Zeiss SMT is continuing its expansion in the semiconductor industry. The Lithography Division, which has ...Read More >
iQOO 13 made its debut in the Indian market today, making it only the second Snapdragon 8 Elite phone in the country after Realme GT 7 Pro. The two Chinese phones are perhaps the most powerful devices one can buy in India right now but in case you are confused about which phone should you buy among them? Here's a detailed analysis iQOO 13 comes with a thickness of 8.13mm and weighs in at around 213g. There is an RGB Halo light going around the edges of the camera island, which can be customized ...Read More >
Hello there, fellow bargain hunters! If you're looking for solid Black Friday deals on Android phones, your search will probably end here. We've scoured the top shopping sites to make a curated list of the best Android phone deals to grab this Black Friday. Whether you are looking for a top-of-the-line foldable, a gaming phone, or simply one that can get you through daily tasks without any hiccups, this list has something for everyone. So, without any further ado, let's get right into it! It's ...Read More >
The Realme GT 7 Pro is the first smartphone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in India. Further, it comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and has a starting price of Rs 56,999 after offers. Realme has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the GT 7 Pro, in India today. It is the first device in India to feature Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and offers up to 16GB RAM. Further, it also boasts a powerful camera system, including a 50MP periscope portrait l ...Read More >
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