In 2011, CEQ, EPA and GSA launched a national electronics plan. 15 years later, 2.4 billion EPEAT products generated $24.6 billion in savings for buyers nationwide2011 strategy emerged at a time when computers, monitors, printers, mobile devices and other electronics were becoming increasingly importa...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 1921, a 14-year-old Idaho farm boy looked at the rows in a potato field and imagined television: How Philo Farnsworth turned a plowed field into a world-changing inventionIn 1921, 14-year-old Philo Farnsworth found inspiration for electronic television while plowing a potato field in Idaho. His simple idea of...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
South Korea utility proposes Samsung pays $15 billion in advance for power, paper saysState-run KEPCO, South Korea's main utility, said in a statement it had suggested an advance payment scheme to major power users including...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
IAF tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb; all about India's new stand-off strike weaponThe Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop trial of the Khagantak-243 glide bomb. This long-range weapon was indigenously designed ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
In 2011, ICE Chicago relied on 1 recycling bin for 200 workers; a hybrid system of 4 centers and desk boxes raised recycling to 38% and participation to 85%The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Chicago Field Office enhanced its recycling program. They established four recycling centers a...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Semicon 2.0, ECMS & MPMS together can build end-to-end electronics value chain: ELCINAThe recently launched MPMS, with an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore, can further create demand and scale for these domestic inputs by promoting m...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Government eases import ban on high-tech electronicsElectronic companies can now import select high-value components temporarily. This move follows industry requests for imports until local p...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
In 2012, Chicago’s Railroad Retirement Board found new life for 3,200 pounds of electronics through reuse and recycling; the effort lifted waste diversion nearly 10%The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board successfully recycled over 3,200 pounds of electronic waste. This achievement was driven by federal prog...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
India Yamaha Motor to integrate Yamaha Motor Electronics India with itselfIndia Yamaha Motor announced plans to integrate Yamaha Motor Electronics India. This move aims to streamline operations and strengthen cros...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Mobile, car, electronics makers to keep price hikes minimal to protect festive demandManufacturers will slightly increase product prices over the next fortnight. This move aims to protect crucial festive season demand and sa...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Bengaluru flyovers restrictions: Check new rules for two-wheelers, autos and goods vehiclesBengaluru flyover restrictions: Bengaluru traffic police will restrict vehicles on airport and electronics city elevated corridors. Two-whe...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Stocks in news: Tata Power, Jio Financial Services, Bharat Electronics and Hindustan CopperIndian stock markets experienced minimal fluctuations on Wednesday, resulting in a lower close for the Nifty50. Although technical signals ...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphereIn 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere as part of the Balloon Array f...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Electronics industry body seeks longer gestation period under ECMS, faster customs clearancesThe Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) has urged the government to extend the gestation period under the Electronics Compo...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
India eyes 14-fold jump in electronic component production by FY31: ReportIndia aims for USD 500 billion in electronics production by FY31. Electronic component production is projected to reach USD 150 billion, a ...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
LG Electronics India bets on exports, B2B products for margin boostLG Electronics India is looking to exports and B2B products as key growth drivers as its Korean parent aims to make India a global manufact...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.40 PM IST