Sci-Tech

February 10, 2026 7:16 PM

Rs 8,000 crore saved from cyber criminals by govt agencies: HM Amit Shah

Highlighting the need to counter institutionalised cyber crime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that security agencies led by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have saved or frozen over Rs 8,000 crore out of Rs 20,000 crore swindled by scamsters till November 30, 2025. ...

February 10, 2026 4:22 PM

India ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ to focus on democratisation of AI

As India gets prepared to host the mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’, the country’s approach to the democratisation of AI shows that scale, inclusion and innovation can progress together, an official statement said on Tuesday. The focus on affordability, openness and trust ensures that benefits of...

February 9, 2026 2:53 PM

CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration

In a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring a rapidly declining estuarine resource, the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved induced breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa) under ...

February 8, 2026 10:39 AM

India’s sovereign AI model strategy delivering results: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) model strategy is delivering tangible results, citing the progress made under the IndiaAI Mission and the recent release of an advanced model by homegrown s...

February 7, 2026 4:11 PM

AI must empower citizens, not replace them: IndiaAI Mission CEO

Artificial Intelligence is already transforming how people learn, work and access services across India, and the country is now positioning itself to ensure that the technology benefits citizens in an inclusive and responsible manner. This message emerged during the latest episode of Digital India ...

February 5, 2026 12:36 PM

Autism might be equally common in males and females, study says

Autism might be just as common in females as in males, according to a study published on Wednesday that counters prevailing estimates of the disorder's prevalence. While the neurological and developmental condition is known to be more common in boys at younger ages, the study found a clear catch-up...