Sci-Tech

September 10, 2025 6:44 PM

ISRO signs technology transfer agreement with HAL for SSLV production

India’s space sector marked its 100th technology transfer agreement on Wednesday, enabling Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to independently produce Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). The agreement, facilitated by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), w...

September 10, 2025 2:24 PM

Apple launches slim iPhone 17 Air, new AirPods and Watch in holiday refresh

Apple unveiled a new generation of the iPhone, including a sleek model dubbed iPhone 17 Air, and several other devices on Tuesday, as it looks to drive upgrades and spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season. The Cupertino, California-based company largely kept device prices unchanged from las...

September 9, 2025 8:26 PM

India achieves nine world records in space missions, more to follow: ISRO Chief

India has secured nine major world records in space exploration and is on track to add 8–10 more in the coming years, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said on Tuesday. Addressing the All-India Management Association’s 52nd National Management Convention, Narayanan highlighted India’s achievements f...

September 7, 2025 6:30 PM

Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet in Asia and Middle East

Cuts to undersea cables in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East on Sunday, though the cause of the incident remains unclear. The disruptions affected major subsea systems, including the South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 4 (SMW4) and the India-Middl...

September 4, 2025 3:20 PM

PM Modi stresses role of startups, IP creation in semiconductor future

On the second day of Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the exhibition along with Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada. The Prime Minister underscored the crucial role of startups in advancing India’s semico...

September 2, 2025 9:11 PM

PM Modi receives first made-in-India chips; Vaishnaw hails historic milestone

India achieved a historic milestone in its semiconductor journey as the first set of Made-in-India chips from a pilot production line was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The presentation took place during SEMICO...