Sci-Tech

July 23, 2026 7:32 PM

DoT Activates Intra-Circle Roaming in Rain-Hit J&K, Assam and Nagaland

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has activated Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in selected districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Nagaland to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall, cloudbursts and landslides. The emergency measure has been i...

July 22, 2026 6:50 PM

Bharat 6G Alliance Expands to 90 Members; Centre Advances India’s 6G Roadmap

The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), an industry and academia-led platform driving India's 6G ecosystem, has expanded to 90 members as of July 15, reflecting growing collaboration among telecom service providers, equipment manufacturers, startups, research institutions and academic organisations. The deve...

July 22, 2026 5:28 PM

Scientists Develop Borophene-Based Green Lubricant to Boost Energy Efficiency

Scientists have developed a borophene-based bio-lubricant that significantly reduces friction and wear in machinery, a breakthrough that could improve energy efficiency and support sustainable industrial applications. Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST...

July 22, 2026 12:52 PM

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed

Alphabet’s  Google on Tuesday released a trio of cheaper versions of its Gemini AI model, but shared no timing updates for the flagship Pro model that has already seen its launch delayed by several weeks. The new model lineup includes Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, updated versions ...