Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 portal, says 50% of units approved under ECMS are SMES, MSMEsUnion Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal. The initiative ...
Centre planning to use component scheme to feed chip ecosystemInvestment approvals under ECMS may therefore focus on items like precision-manufacturing equipment such as micro-tools, computer numerical...
In 1830, chinaberry was introduced to the US as an ornamental tree; it later spread into forests across the SouthChinaberry trees, initially brought to the Southern U.S. in the 1830s for their beauty, have proliferated extensively. These invasive speci...
South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...
In 1994, Florida deployed seven retired M60 tanks as reefs off Pensacola; a 2000 inspection found them still in their original positions on the seafloorThe state of Florida creatively utilized retired M60 tanks by turning them into artificial reefs for marine habitats. This innovative initi...
Indian battery component makers face up to 61% cost disadvantage against imports: ReportIndian battery component manufacturers are facing cost challenges that make local production more expensive than imported goods. The report...
Cabinet approves ₹2,814-crore scheme to promote critical mineral processingThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814-crore capital expenditure support scheme to promote critical mineral processing and strengthen Indi...
OneStack raises Rs 12.5 crore to take cooperative banks deeper into UPI ecosystemOneStack, a fintech provider, secured ₹12.5 crore funding to enhance cooperative bank participation in UPI payments. The funding will help ...
Chip startup Agrani Labs looks to raise $108 million from Peak XV, Google, SamsungPeak XV Partners is leading the round and is expected to contribute more than half of the total funding. Google, HCL Tech, Samsung Ventures...
Tamil Nadu has highest patents and research publication in 2024-25 in NITI Aayog’s India S&T ScoreboardThe NITI Aayog’s India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard, launched on Tuesday, provides a comprehensive picture of India’s science an...
Karnataka, Finland’s Tampere region sign pact to create Creative Corridor for AVGC, immersive techThe agreement was signed under the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT and Biotechnology throu...
In Washington, scientists excluded elk from rainforest plots for 36 years; shrubs became 5 to 6 times more abundant, while 46 plant species disappearedA comprehensive study conducted over 36 years in Washington's Olympic Peninsula has unveiled striking insights into elk exclusion's impact ...
Airtel's Gopal Vittal re-elected GSMA chair until 2028Gopal Vittal has secured re-election as chair of the GSMA Board for the 2027-28 term, marking a decade of impactful service. With a focus o...
Tax-wise, $-foolish: Saving Dalal Street could come at a cost to Startup StreetIndia's financial landscape is experiencing pressure with foreign portfolio investors becoming net sellers in the market. There are discuss...
Cornell scientists divided 3 ponds into different plant plots; some had more methane in the water, yet gas escaping into the air did not increase as expectedRecent findings from Cornell University reveal the crucial role freshwater plants play in regulating greenhouse gas emissions in pond ecosy...
Short-term headwinds, yes; owning the ecosystem is better: 20 healthcare stocks with downside risk of 23% to upside potential of 41%The healthcare sector is under scrutiny. The issue is pricing: What medicines cost and on what hospitals and the rest of the health ecosyst...
Beyond Hotels: Salil Panigrahi on Building the Indian Ocean’s Next Lifestyle Ecosystem