Trump-Xi meet: Will AI safety find its way to the discussion table?The exact agenda for the meeting has been kept under wraps, but according to US treasury secretary Scott Bessent, the discussion could incl...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
CNG pumps check for expired cylinder certificates automatically now: IGL has started using cameras to match vehicle number plates with hydro test records before refuellingIndraprastha Gas Limited has rolled out an automated vehicle verification system at ten Delhi retail outlets, using cameras and artificial ...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
How a ketchup bottle cap helped Princeton researchers develop a shape-shifting robotPrinceton Engineering researchers led by Glaucio Paulino have drawn inspiration from the familiar snap of a ketchup bottle cap to develop a...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
The AI blindspot: Experts warn western AI benchmarks leave India’s public infra exposedPolicy experts argue that India should create a formal mechanism giving government agencies, technical institutions, and independent resear...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
No signal underground: Scientists challenge a decades-old idea about how quantum reality breaks down. Schrödinger’s cat has a new problemA deep-underground experiment in Italy has challenged a decades-old theory that gravity may destroy quantum superpositions. After 62 days o...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 586 crore to procure auxiliary power units for T-72, T-90 TanksThe Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586-crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Uni...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Govt rolls out GOBARdhan rules with assured CBG offtake, 10-year price supportThe government’s Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme aims to give India’s CBG industry a more predictable business model, with assured offtake...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
In 1942, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a system to protect torpedo signals; 55 years later, the Hollywood star received recognition for her wireless innovationHedy Lamarr invention: Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil developed a frequency-hopping communication system. Their 1942 paten...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
AI can scale quickly, traditional governance not enough, needs control layer for production: ReportArtificial intelligence (AI) can scale quickly across businesses, but traditional governance mechanisms may not be enough to manage AI once...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Trai mandates AI-based spam detection, imposes charge on robocalls to curb unsolicited callsTrai mandates telecom operators to use AI and machine learning for spam detection. A termination charge of ₹0.05 per minute is introduced f...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 1901, divers recovered an ancient geared device from the Greek shipwreck. 125 years later, the Antikythera Mechanism is still revealing secrets about ancient sciencesIn 1901, divers searching a Greek shipwreck found something no one expected: a small, corroded machine packed with gears. It was the Antiky...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
In 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of photographsIn 1873, a French astronomer invented a unique device 'photographic revolver' which could automatically capture a sequential series of phot...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.24 AM IST
WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcomeTrade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailore...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
BRICS for immediate restoration of fully functioning WTO dispute settlement systemBRICS leaders strongly advocate for restoring the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. They committed to strengthening the organization throug...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST