US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materialsAmerica is investing heavily in its chip industry. The US government has given a massive $500 million to SandboxAQ. This company will devel...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Banks asked to track movable assets to aid loan recoveriesThe government is collaborating with banks to create a system for sharing borrower asset information. This aims to speed up the recovery of...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Noida airport gets round-the-clock cabs, fares range from Rs 1k to Rs 3kNoida International Airport passengers found taxis to be a dependable transport option. Several cab aggregators like Uber, Ola, and Rapido ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
How ISRO’s AI-powered coastal safety systems are helping detect dangerous rip currents in real timeArtificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for coastal safety, helping detect dangerous rip currents through satellite imagery,...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recoverA landmark deal between the US and Iran promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. This agreement has already cau...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Karnataka rolls out AI-powered attendance app for govt staffKarnataka has launched Kartavya, an AI-powered attendance system. This geofencing technology ensures employees are present at their workpla...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
NASA is training AI on billions of Earth observations and the results could change climate researchNASA is expanding its AI strategy to transform decades of Earth observation data into actionable scientific insights. By combining artifici...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English ChannelBritish armed forces intercepted the Russian oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel, boarding the vessel with Royal Marines and NCA offi...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Centre to set up national registry for skill trainersThe Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry is launching a Skill Instructor Registry. This initiative will create a central databas...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Fans weigh record ticket costs vs. rare chance to attend World CupWith the World Cup just around the corner, community training sessions for the Ivory Coast national team are drawing crowds of enthusiastic...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform footballThe FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Messi set for World Cup tune-up against Iceland warm-up fixture, Scaloni confirms Argentina captain will featureLionel Messi will feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will play, man...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST