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V Kamakoti and PM Prasad at the MOU signing for Centre for Sustainable Energy IIT Madras has announced a partnership with Coal India Limited to launch a Centre for Sustainable Energy to accelerate India's transition toward a low-carbon and sustainable energy future. The Centre will serve as one of the institute's Centres of Excellence, fostering research, innovation and technology development for sustainable energy solutions. An MoU for this collaboration was signed here on Wednesday by V Kam ...Read More >
New Delhi: Coal India Limited announced its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the "Centre for Sustainable Energy" at the IIT Madras. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed at the corporate office in Kolkata. The MoU was signed by CIL, Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak, and Shri V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, in the presence of Chairman, Shri P.M. Prasad, along with senior officials from both the organizations. ...Read More >
Our youth are continuously making breakthroughs in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Robotics, Quantum Communication, and Space Technology. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said while some countries adopt protectionist policies and sometimes withhold information on disruptive technologies, India has successfully challenged these barriers and proved that a country can become self-reliant in any field if intentions are clear. India cannot depend on import of technolog ...Read More >
Pointing to Google's decision to set up a major AI data centre, Naidu said Vizag is emerging as a 'preferred city' for several tech companies and stressed prioritising skill development and human resources. The CM further said that universities and educational institutions should also be represented at the summit. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the state should be developed as a destination for Artificial Intelligence, ahead of the proposed CII partnership summ ...Read More >
Chennai: India's fast breeder reactor programme achieved twin milestones this week. The Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, marked 40 years of attaining first criticality. Meanwhile, engineers began loading fuel into the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), the country's most advanced and complex atomic power plant.Officials said the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) recently granted permission for fuel loading into the 500 M ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, the second largest R&D establishment under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), celebrated the 40th anniversary of the First Criticality of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) on Saturday, with a special commemorative event highlighting decades of innovation, self-reliance and technological excellence in nuclear energy. Achieving its first criticality in 1985, FBTR has been a flagship of the country's indigenous fast r ...Read More >
Global capability centres (GCCs) are set to lease 50-55 million sq ft of Grade A office space across India's top six cities by FY27, contributing nearly 40% to overall demand, as global firms expand R&D and innovation hubs. Global capability centres (GCCs) are projected to incrementally lease 50-55 million square feet (msf) of Grade A office space during FY2026-FY2027, potentially contributing 38-40% to the top six markets' overall office demand, according to a statement by ICRA. These six mar ...Read More >
According to the latest forecast from the IMF, India's economy is set to grow by 6.6% in FY26, a testament to its solid economic backbone and adaptability. The surge in consumer spending and significant infrastructure projects are propelling this growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s recent upward revision of India's FY26 economic growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.4% earlier reflects the country's economic resilience and strong fundamentals, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal sa ...Read More >
The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) in a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. The parachute, indigenously developed by DRDO, is the only system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet. The MCPS was developed by DRDO laboratories - Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra and Defence Bioengineering a ...Read More >
Rajaa added that Foxconn's India representative Robert Wu had met with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin "to reaffirm their deep trust in Tamil Nadu with substantial investment comRmitments". Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant Foxconn has committed ₹15,000 crore in investments, creating 14,000 high-value jobs, Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. Rajaa said this was the largest-ever engineering jobs commitment for the state and a 'major boost' f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global capability centres are expected to lease an additional 50-55 million square feet of Grade A office space in FY2027, representing around 40 per cent of total demand in India's top six office markets, a report said on Thursday. The number of GCCs is expected to rise from approximately 1,700 to over 2,500 by 2030, generating over $100 billion in revenue and scaling workforce capacity by 1.5-2 times, according to rating agency ICRA. The country's unique co ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest technology and AI events network, will make its India debut with GITEX Ai India, to be held in April 2027 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event will be organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International in strategic partnership with the Government of Karnataka's Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, according to a release issued by the Karnataka Government. The announ ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest technology and AI events network, will make its India debut with GITEX Ai India, to be held in April 2027 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event will be organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International in strategic partnership with the Government of Karnataka's Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, according to a release issued by the Karnataka Government. The announ ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock signed MoUs with Tamil Nadu agencies to set up major shipbuilding complexes. Image: Pixabay | representational With the government announcing investments to the tune of Rs 69,725 crore for shipbuilding and maritime reform in India this year, the sector is entering a promising phase of growth. Shipbuilding, often termed the "mother of heavy engineering", plays a central role by generating employment, attracting investment, and strengthening national security and ...Read More >
South Korean tech giants LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics are significantly increasing their investment in India's engineering talent, recognising the nation's shift from cost-competitiveness to capability superiority. This strategic move highlights India's growing role as a global hub for semiconductor design and high-tech R&D, bolstering its position in the global innovation value chain. India's technology ecosystem is at a pivotal juncture. Long known for its prowess in software servic ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], October 16: India's shipbuilding industry is charting an ambitious new course -- from a modest player in global ship construction to a serious contender among the world's top five shipbuilding nations by 2047. Backed by bold government reforms, strategic investments, and strong advocacy from the Shipyards Association of India (SAI), the sector is entering what many call its most transformative phase yet. A Sea of Opportunity Despite having one of the world's longest coa ...Read More >
PrintWeek Awards 2025: Manipal Wins Top Honour, Full Winners List Revealed Winners for PrintWeek Awards 2025 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2025 | 1:15 PM IST NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Ocotber 15: The 15th edition of the PrintWeek Awards 2025 celebrated the finest achievements in India's print, publishing and packaging industry at a grand awards night hosted by Haymarket Media India. The evening brought together industry leaders, innovators and creative minds to honour outstan ...Read More >
Mumbai : The 15th edition of the PrintWeek Awards 2025 celebrated the finest achievements in India's print, publishing and packaging industry at a grand awards night hosted by Haymarket Media India. The evening brought together industry leaders, innovators and creative minds to honour outstanding performance, quality and sustainable innovation across the country's most dynamic printing businesses. In his opening address, Ashish Bhushan, managing director of Haymarket Media India, set the tone f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to lease an additional 50-55 million square feet (msf) of Grade A office space across India's top six markets during FY2026-FY2027, contributing 38-40% of the overall office demand, according to a report by rating agency ICRA. The rating agency said that the surge in GCC activity is expected to significantly boost commercial real estate in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and ...Read More >
Garg, who currently serves as Whole-time Director at HMIL, is expected to lead the company's growth strategy amid changing market conditions in India. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced Tarun Garg as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. He will replace Unsoo Kim, who is returning to Hyundai Motor on December 31. This strategic move was announced in the company's regulatory filings. Garg, who currently serves as Whole-time Directo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Shares of pharmaceutical company Rubicon Research Ltd on Thursday listed with a premium of nearly 28 per cent against the issue price of Rs 485. The stock started trading at Rs 620.10, up 27.85 per cent, from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, the stock made its debut at Rs 620, registering a jump of 27.83 per cent. The company's market valuation stood at Rs 9,917.97 crore. The initial public offer of Rubicon Research garnered 103.90-times subscription on the clo ...Read More >
South Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Co is making its most ambitious move yet in India, committing an investment of Rs 45,000 crore by FY2030 to turn the country into its second-largest market globally, next only to the US. The announcement, which was made at Hyundai Motor India's (HMIL) first-ever Investor Day in Mumbai on Wednesday, comes alongside another major decision, which is that for the first time since its India entry in the mid-1990s, the company will be led by an Indian managing dir ...Read More >
Mumbai: Since the announcement of the launch of 'India's first pure Jain dog biscuit' on Monday, Fredun Medhora, 39, Managing Director of Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (FPL), said his phone has been ringing every three to four minutes with calls for pre-orders. While the first batch of 'Snacky Jain' is expected to hit stores next month, Medhora said that 12 tonnes of the product have been sold in pre-orders on WhatsApp. In a city that has popularised Jain remakes of everything from pav bhaji t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) A military combat parachute system, indigenously developed by the DRDO, has been "successfully" tested at an altitude of 32,000 ft, opening doors for induction of indigenous parachute systems, officials said on Wednesday. This achievement makes the military combat parachute system (MCPS), the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces, capable of deployment above 25,000 ft, the defence ministry said. The MCPS was developed by DRDO labo ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9 (ANI): Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, today launched Tamil Nadu iconic personal-care brand Velvette in a new and contemporary avatar, in collaboration with the CK Rajkumar family. Staying true to its promise of providing global quality at affordable prices, RCPL presents the new Velvette with a range of high-quality premium personal care products, according to the press release. The new Velvette is ...Read More >
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has relaunched Tamil Nadu's iconic Velvette in collaboration with the CK Rajkumar family, enlisting Krithi Shetty as the brand ambassador. Few brands hold as much nostalgia for Tamil Nadu as Velvette, the iconic personal-care label that was once a household staple. Now, after years of quiet, it's making a striking comeback -refreshed, reimagined, and ready for a new generation. Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industri ...Read More >
Indian IT services major HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, aiming to co-develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and accelerate innovation across emerging technology domains. As part of the engagement, HCLTech will gain access to the Media Lab's interdisciplinary research network and collaborate with leading faculty, researchers, and technologists. The focus will primarily be on ne ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar's NaMo Lab I Semiconductor Ecosystem | Image: Freepix As part of India's burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem, the new NaMo Semiconductor Lab in Bhubaneshwar is expected to foster semiconductor research and skilling while promoting Make in India' and 'Design in India' initiatives. The NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 4.95 crore, which is earmarked for equipment and Rs 35 lakh for softwar ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved 'NaMo semiconductor laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project estimated at Rs 4.95 crore will be funded under the MPLAD scheme. The NaMo semiconductor lab will contribute to India's deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready skills. The lab will also position IIT Bhubaneswar as a hub for semiconductor research and skilling. It will help in developing talent for the chip manuf ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's trade pact with four European nations, including Switzerland and Norway, will take effect from Wednesday, boosting exports of textiles, leather and food products while attracting investments, a government statement said. Under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, opens new tab, signed last March after nearly 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association - comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - will cut tariffs ...Read More >
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