In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance o...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Karnataka clears industrial projects worth Rs 7,506 crore; Kaynes, Bellatrix among key investorsKarnataka has greenlit industrial projects totaling Rs 7,506 crore, focusing on aerospace, ESDM, and general engineering. The State Level S...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Reliance eyes export-led push with new manufacturing platforms across key consumer segmentsReliance Industries is set to revolutionize manufacturing across beverages, daily essentials, garments, and electronics, with a significant...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
A NIT Warangal graduate, she left all for her dreams, was almost homeless before becoming an actressShreya Dhanwanthary, an NIT Warangal engineering graduate, pursued her acting passion after a decade-long struggle. Her perseverance led to...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
L’Oréal acquires Innovist in big D2C deal; Dhan’s FY26 profit shrinksL’Oréal has bought Innovist to claw back momentum in India’s hyper-competitive beauty market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
18 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Tata Electronics onboards Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for Dholera fabTata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaborat...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
DTU cutoff 2026: Check expected cutoff for CSE, IT, ECE, Round 1 ranks release date update, and how to check allotment chancesJAC Delhi is releasing the Round 1 cutoff for Delhi Technological University soon, crucial for 2026 admissions. Candidates will see opening...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Share of services in exports rises to 48.8% in FY26India's services exports have seen significant growth. The services sector now accounts for nearly half of the country's total exports. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore: 'With engineering, I view this year’s failure as next year’s...'-A powerful quote on failure and mindset that built the future of technology by creator of ‘Moore’s LawGordon Moore, a visionary engineer, believed failures were crucial for technological advancement. He saw each setback as a chance to learn ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gearsIndia's electronics sector is poised for significant growth, potentially becoming a manufacturing and export powerhouse. Free Trade Agreeme...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST