India aiming to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore defence production, Rs 50K crore defence exports by 2029: Rajnath SinghIndia aims to build a self-reliant defence ecosystem to meet national security challenges effectively. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highl...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
India’s professionals keen to sharpen AI skills, see productivity gainsNearly 97% of Indian professionals are willing to develop their AI skills, while 88% expect the technology to improve productivity and effi...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
India has never allowed genetically modified products' import, won't do in future: Piyush GoyalIndia continues to maintain a strict policy against the import of genetically modified products, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal. He hig...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testing
Recent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Why is India's probe of Scotch imports from Britain rattling liquor majors?India's investigation into bulk Scotch whisky imports has triggered the first major trade dispute under the India-UK free trade agreement. ...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Experts say health technology, preventive healthcare at inflection point, India ready to leverageWith a focus on preventive healthcare and wellness, India is on the verge of harnessing new technological innovations. Sangita Reddy from A...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Categories recognising products driving market impactThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate cutting-edge innovations that make a substantial difference in the market and ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
TRAI proposes board-approved AI policies, risk classification and mandatory incident reporting for telecom operatorsTRAI has proposed draft guidelines requiring telecom operators using AI to adopt board-approved policies, classify AI systems by risk and r...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Dixon has ₹1,110-crore PLI incentive pending; chairman’s son named executive directorIn an announcement, Dixon Technologies disclosed a notable receivable of ₹1,110.06 crore tied to the government's PLI scheme, which is stil...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
AI is no longer just coding or generating images. It has now designed a virus that was used on a human being. Did the patient survive?A California startup has used artificial intelligence to design a virus that was administered to a human patient for the first time. The ex...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Sebi issues final order against Axis Capital, imposes regulatory censure; Axis Bank shares fall over 1%SEBI has issued a regulatory censure against Axis Capital, concluding proceedings linked to September 2024 restrictions. The regulator note...
30 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
‘Life goes on’: Scientists describe how ‘zombie’ bacteria keep pumping DNA after deathResearchers at Aarhus University have made a fascinating discovery: even after bacteria die, they retain the ability to generate DNA. This ...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
India's soybean imports surge to record as domestic prices rallyIndia's soybean imports significantly increased to 1.1 million metric tons in 2025/26 compared to the previous year. Rising domestic prices...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
China is back in the bull semen market, but only the best will doChina has resumed imports of bull semen from Australia and Canada as it seeks to improve cattle genetics, increase beef production and boos...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
India-US trade deal enters fine-tuning stage as most talks conclude, says Piyush GoyalIndia and the US are refining their bilateral trade agreement after concluding most discussions on the deal. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India expected to extend duty-free cotton imports through December, sources sayIndia is expected to extend the 11% customs duty exemption on cotton imports until the end of December to ease supply shortages, lower dome...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Import of GM soybeans into India should not be allowed at all, say processorsProcessors across India are urging the government to impose a ban on the import of genetically modified soybeans from abroad. They argue th...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.16 AM IST