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April 25, 2024 5:37 PM

EU launches probe into China’s medical device procurement practices

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's alleged practice of favoring domestic companies in tenders for medical devices. This move comes amid longstanding grievances from the European Union (EU) regarding discriminatory prac...

April 25, 2024 12:24 PM

TRAI releases recommendations on telecom infrastructure and spectrum sharing

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at enhancing the efficient utilization of telecommunication infrastructure and valuable spectrum resources across the country. The recommendat...

April 18, 2024 6:22 PM

Indigenous cruise missile successfully tested off Odisha coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight-test of an Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) off the coast of Odisha. The test, conducted from the Integrated Test...

April 17, 2024 12:10 PM

Experts convene in Bengaluru to address challenges and opportunities in exoskeleton development

The first international workshop on 'Emerging Technologies and Challenges for Exoskeleton' is being organised in Bengaluru from April 16 to 17. Exoskeleton technology is about wearable structures that make people stronger. Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretar...

April 15, 2024 4:02 PM

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says

Apple's AAPL.O smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. Global smartphone shipments ...

April 14, 2024 8:07 PM

World Quantum Day 2024: India aspires to lead the world in quantum science and technology

India is celebrating World Quantum Day on April 14, with a vision to establish itself as a global frontrunner in the realms of quantum science and technology. This occasion reflects India's ongoing efforts and aspirations to excel in diverse fields l...

April 12, 2024 4:17 PM

Apple warns iPhone users in 92 countries of potential spyware attacks

Apple sent notifications to individuals in 92 countries, alerting them that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks on their iPhones, according to a report by TechCrunch. The notification sent by Apple reads, "Apple detected that yo...

April 9, 2024 2:44 PM

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 team honoured with John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr award

The ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team was honoured with the 2024 John L 'Jack' Swigert Jr. award for space exploration, by the Space Foundation based in the US. This prestigious award, given annually, celebrates remarkable achievements in space explora...

April 6, 2024 3:44 PM

India’s space startup Agnikul delays maiden rocket launch again

Indian aerospace startup Agnikul Cosmos postponed the maiden launch of its Agnibaan rocket again, people at the launch site said on Saturday, citing technical issues. The company postponed the liftoff while conducting pre-launch checks, the people s...

April 5, 2024 4:06 PM

President Murmu launches India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched India's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Describing the newly-launched treatment, named "CAR-T cell therapy," as a beacon of hope, President Murmu expressed confidence that the the...

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