In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
How a Noida-based apparel maker found its way into wardrobes worldwideCTA Apparels is embracing automation and vertical integration to enhance speed, transparency, and traceability. This shift positions them a...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance normsIndia is creating new sustainability certification standards for its export products. This initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India nears BrahMos export deal with Vietnam; final clearance pendingIndia is close to exporting BrahMos missiles to Vietnam. Negotiations are in their final stages. Domestic production of critical missile pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
6500 litres of fake ghee found by food regulator during a raid in Delhi and HaryanaFSSAI busted an inter-state counterfeit ghee racket, seizing over 6,500 litres of suspected adulterated products and raw materials in Delhi...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Anand Mahindra couldn't stop watching this 15-cent cigarette lighter video; What it revealed holds lessons for building the next Apple or Tesla in IndiaAnand Mahindra says a 15-cent disposable lighter made in China's Shaodong manufacturing hub offers a valuable lesson in industrial competit...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Tata Electronics onboards Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for Dholera fabTata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaborat...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Jeh Aerospace signs multi-year manufacturing pact with Solestra for dedicated unit in HyderabadHyderabad's Jeh Aerospace is partnering with North America's Solestra Group to establish a dedicated manufacturing center. This Global Manu...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India joint venture for motorcycle ABS systemsItalian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems are joining forces in India. They will establish a joint venture to produce motor...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Small rubber footwear units get 1 yr to comply with quality normsMicro and small enterprises in the non-leather footwear sector have received an extended deadline of July 31, 2027, for mandatory quality c...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Liotech Industries Rs 36-cr IPO to open on WednesdayLiotech Industries is launching its Rs 36 crore initial public offering on June 17. The bidding will be open until June 19. Shares are expe...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
What Maruti-Suzuki can teach India-JapanThe Maruti-Suzuki collaboration brought global manufacturing to India, democratising transportation and boosting the middle class. This par...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Advit Jewels announces price band for its IPO opening on June 23. Check detailsAdvit Jewels, a Jaipur-based jewellery maker, has announced its Initial Public Offering. The price band is set between Rs 130 and Rs 138 pe...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST