New Delhi, July 23 — The Indian government has approved six semiconductor manufacturing projects with a total investment of around ₹1.55 lakh crore, expected to create over 27,000 direct jobs, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the projects fall under the ‘Semicon India Programme’, which has…
Mumbai, July 18 — Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) reported a strong 78% increase in its net profit for the first quarter of FY26, reaching ₹26,994 crore, according to its stock exchange filing on Friday. This is a major rise compared to the same period last year. Key Financial Highlights: Revenue from operations rose 5.3% to…
Machine Learning Model Identifies Key Risk Factors for Avian Flu Outbreaks in Europe A new study suggests that weather patterns, water levels, and bird populations—especially mute swans—could help predict future outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) in Europe. The study, published in Scientific Reports, used a machine learning model trained on data from past…
Introduction: Understanding the AI Era We are living in an unprecedented age of rapid AI advancement. Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, workflows, and human lives at a pace never imagined. From automation in manufacturing to generative AI in marketing, from medical diagnostics to autonomous vehicles, AI’s potential is limitless. However, with such disruptive change comes…
A new study shows that women who go through menopause before age 40 are more likely to feel depressed, especially if they have severe symptoms or little emotional support. Early menopause is called premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). In POI, the ovaries stop working before age 40. Women with POI often face depression and anxiety. This…
New Delhi, July 13 – Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to return to Earth on July 15 at 3:00 p.m. IST, as part of the Axiom-4 International Space Station (ISS) Mission. The update was shared by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday. Shukla is currently onboard the ISS with Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and…
Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will return to Earth on July 15, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed. Shukla will travel back with three other astronauts — Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu — inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. The team will undock from the ISS’s…
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14, Axiom Space announced on Friday. Shukla is on a 14-day mission with three other crew members – Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu. They will travel back inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will undock from the…
A new report by India’s cyber agency CERT-In and cybersecurity firm SISA says the world is moving fast from a digital economy to a quantum economy. Quantum computers, once only in labs, are now becoming real tools that can change technology and security worldwide. The report, called ‘Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness’, explains that companies…
Apple has chosen Sabih Khan, an executive of Indian origin, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Khan has worked at Apple for nearly 30 years. He will replace Jeff Williams, who is stepping down this month and will retire later this year. This leadership change comes when Apple is facing problems like slow iPhone…
