NCERT reconstitutes textbook development team for Class 11, 12 political science; at least 4 members have RSS linksNCERT has formed a new team for Classes XI and XII political science textbooks. This team will be tasked with integrating Indian knowledge ...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
IIT Delhi admission is ‘20 times harder’ than Harvard, says founder-turned-investor at $40 billion fundBengaluru-based investor and IIT Delhi alumnus Ishan Preet Singh has claimed that entering an IIT is mathematically “20 times harder” than ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
India to enable BVLOS drone operations by end-2026, says Civil Aviation MinisterIndia plans drone sector reforms, aiming for BVLOS certification by 2026. A new financial incentive scheme will boost domestic drone manufa...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Cash-rich IT firms turn to debt for acquisitions, buybacksIndian technology firms are increasingly leveraging borrowed funds for acquisitions and share buybacks to elevate revenues and align with i...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India-Thailand joint military exercise 'Maitree' to be held from August 18-31India and Thailand are conducting Exercise Maitree from August 18 to August 31. This joint military exercise will enhance combined capabili...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
SIDBI backing is a ‘huge stamp of credibility’ for Cedar Hill Capital: Sahil AnandSIDBI’s backing of Cedar Hill Capital’s fund marks a strong vote of confidence in its strategy of investing in AI-first enterprise FinTech,...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Putin hails India-Russia ‘particularly privileged’ partnership on Independence DayRussian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to India's leaders on Independence Day. He expressed confidence in the constructive bil...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The 79-year journey of a nation from charkha to chipsIndependence Day: Story of India's technological rise now focuses on indigenous manufacturing and ambitious future goals. Digital public in...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Bank of America's $1.9 billion Jio bet shows global banks want a slice of India's retail lending marketBank of America is set to invest a substantial $1.9 billion into Jio Financial's Jio Credit, marking a significant show of confidence in In...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Saliva, swab can help early detection of oral cancer: IIT Indore researchersA groundbreaking non-invasive oral cancer detection method has been developed by researchers at IIT Indore. Utilizing saliva and mouth swab...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Maharashtra clears Rs 5.47 crore expenditure for IT projects and servicesMaharashtra government approved over Rs 5 crore for IT projects and cybersecurity services. This includes cybersecurity audits for ten gove...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
NABARD highlights Delhi’s handloom weavers through two-day exhibitionNabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, highlighted the role of ecosystem enablers such as NABARD, the G...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac MedalPhysicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Climate change driving extreme rainfall in Himalayas, anthropogenic factors adding to risk: GovtExtreme rainfall events are intensifying in the Himalayan region due to climate change. Human activities are also contributing to the overa...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates 'Param Pragya' AI-powered supercomputing facility, honours students at IIT Delhi's 57th ConvocationPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended IIT Delhi's 57th Convocation Ceremony as chief guest. He presented prestigious awards to graduating s...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Who is Deepak Dhar? Indian physicist who worked with Richard Feynman wins Dirac Medal previously won by Stephen HawkingProfessor Deepak Dhar has been honored with the 2026 Dirac Medal for his remarkable contributions to the realm of statistical mechanics. Sh...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Cyril Shroff, IIM Ahmedabad join hands to launch leadership academy for General CounselsCyril Shroff and IIM Ahmedabad have partnered to launch a new leadership academy. This initiative aims to train general counsel for evolvin...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST