From smog to streets: How crop waste blamed for Delhi’s pollution could soon build roadsDelhi Pollution News: Scientists at CSIR-CRRI have developed a bio-bitumen technology converting farm residue into road material, a signifi...
08 Jan, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India unveils new seismic map, puts entire Himalayan Arc in highest-risk zoneIndia has released a new seismic map. The entire Himalayan region is now in the highest risk Zone VI. This update means 61% of India faces ...
28 Nov, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
Why you should check your two wheeler helmet nowThe recent death of a Delhi Police sub-inspector in Ghaziabad has raised concerns about the quality of helmets being sold on the roadside. ...
27 Nov, 2023, 01.01 PM IST
Bureau of Indian Standards Recruitment 2023: Vacancies, Eligibilty & how to applyThe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is hiring young candidates for 9 Scientist-‘B’ positions in various fields. The recruitment process wi...
17 Oct, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
US tightens export controls of nuclear power items to ChinaThe Biden administration has tightened controls on the export of materials for nuclear power plants to China to make sure that such items a...
18 Aug, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
Govt clears 15 R&D textile projects in strategic areasThe 5th Mission Steering Group chaired by Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday cleared 15 R&D projects worth around Rs 32.25 crore in key ...
27 Jan, 2023, 10.00 PM IST
Sebi rejigs market data advisory panelThe scope of the work of the committee includes identifying segment-wise data perimeters, data needs and gaps, recommending data privacy an...
25 Apr, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
Sebi rejigs market data advisory panelThe 20-member committee was earlier headed by Madhabi Puri Buch, ex-whole time member of Sebi.
31 Dec, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
DRDO develops light weight bullet-proof jacketAccording to the DRDO, the importance of this vital development lies in the fact that each gram of BPJ weight reduction is crucial in enhan...
01 Apr, 2021, 05.15 PM IST
Consumer affairs minister Danve seeks BIS DG’s reply on transfer of scientists overlooking rulesTiwari, as per official information accessed by ET, has been directed to furnish to the minister’s office by Monday “a detailed note along ...
24 Oct, 2020, 07.58 AM IST
India exporting bulletproof jackets of international standard to over 100 nations: BISA top BIS official said that India is the fourth country after the US, UK and Germany to have its own national standard on bulletproof jack...
13 Sep, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
Mauritius' Mandala Capital to acquire majority stake in EFRACThe PE firm is picking up a majority stake of 51 % in the startup, which Swiss food giant Nestle had used to test Maggi instant noodles dur...
01 Jul, 2016, 02.11 PM IST
Medical devices like stents, implants set to come under price controlThe objective of the National Medical Device Policy 2015 is strengthening the Make in India drive by reducing dependence on imports.
09 Jun, 2015, 11.32 AM IST
Chinese manufacturers up their game to conform to Indian standardsChinese-made goods are now going for upgrades after years of flooding the Indian market with cheap below-the-radar products.
05 May, 2015, 10.10 AM IST
Three IITs develop cement low on carbon contentScientists at IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras and an NGO have developed a type of cement that can emit 20% to 30% less carbon than regula...
29 Sep, 2014, 01.09 PM IST
Government starts working on mobile phone standardsThe government has started working on framing standards for mobile phones sold in India with a view to protect customer interest by assurin...
04 Mar, 2014, 06.53 PM IST
Scientists find different structural features in Uttarakhand hillsScientists have discovered a significantly different structural feature in Uttarakhand hills which may lead to a major earthquake.
28 Aug, 2013, 03.51 PM IST