Who is Michael Kremer, the Nobel laureate set to become World Bank’s next chief economist?Nobel laureate Michael Kremer will become the World Bank's next chief economist. He is recognized for his experimental approach to alleviat...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
World Bank names Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as next chief economistMichael Kremer, the distinguished Nobel laureate, is set to assume the role of chief economist at the World Bank. With a robust background ...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, targets bigger push into technologyHong Kong has unveiled its first Five-Year Plan through 2030, targeting higher innovation spending and greater investment in AI, robotics, ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says by 2027 all national highway toll plazas will go barrier-free: How new tolling system could boost govt revenue by up to Rs 25,000 crore a yearBy March 2027, national highways are expected to become barrier-free with the wider implementation of FASTag and automatic number plate rec...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
COAI, British High Commission ink MoU for cooperation on AI, digital trust, intelligent connectivityCOAI and the British High Commission signed a pact for AI and digital trust. This collaboration aims to strengthen responsible technology-l...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
As private wallets begin to open, India's big future bet takes offIndia’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI programme is beginning to unlock venture capital flows into deeptech, marking a shift in the country’s attempt ...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Indo-Russian hub to deepen tech innovationThe Indo-Russia 'Innopraktika' Technology Hub has signed four strategic MoUs. These agreements aim to deepen technology and innovation ties...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Jindal Steel builds world’s longest steel slag road, enters Guinness World RecordsJindal Steel achieved a Guinness World Records title for constructing the world's longest road. This 1.85-km four-lane road was built exclu...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India-Africa partnership holds immense potential for sustainable, industrial growth: Naveen JindalAt the BRICS Summit, Naveen Jindal, a prominent industrialist, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their talks emphasized the...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Beyond bloc politics: India’s BRICS bet on multipolarityUnder India's BRICS chairmanship, the importance of practical cooperation is underscored with an aim to launch impactful development initia...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: NDB crucial institution for promoting sustainable development, say bloc membersBRICS countries on Saturday backed the New Development Bank as a crucial institution for sustainable development, reducing inequality and s...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
BRICS backs India's proposal for Working Group on Sports TechnologyBRICS nations will form a sports technology working group for enhanced cooperation. A sports goods manufacturing conclave is planned for No...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
The epistemology of power: Why BRICS must build a common scientific architectureFor nations striving for geopolitical balance, achieving scientific and technological independence is crucial. The BRICS alliance, with its...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Karnataka government to fund 100 startups with Rs 25 crore for pilot projects in government departmentsSelected startups can get work orders of up to Rs 25 lakh each for pilot projects under an initiative called Government First under goverme...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
BRICS summit: 37 deep-tech innovations on display at Bharat Innovates Exposition on Sep 11-12India's 37 deep-tech innovations are showcased at the Bharat Innovates Exposition in New Delhi. This event occurs on the sidelines of the u...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to host leaders as India pushes startups, supply chains, green energy agendaThe 18th BRICS Summit under India’s presidency will open on September 12 with discussions on inclusive global governance and multilateralis...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Karnataka signs MoU with INQ Innovation Global to strengthen collaboration with New South WalesThe state of Karnataka is joining forces with New South Wales in Australia to bolster their innovation ecosystems. This agreement will faci...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST