From offshore wind to green tech: India, Norway sign 5 strategic agreements

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India and Norway has strengthened their science and technology partnership with the signing of five major agreements focused on green energy, sustainable development, ocean technology, innovation and geoscience collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.

No cosmetic permitted to be used as injection: CDSCO

IANS | May 19, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said that cosmetic products are not permitted to be used through injections and warned that such practices violate provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Cosmetics Rules, 2020, according to a notice released on Tuesday.

Meta to commence layoffs of 10 pc of workforce from May 20

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) US-based tech giant Meta will begin laying off 10 per cent of its global workforce from Wednesday, May 20, and bolster its artificial intelligence initiatives as part of a sweeping reorganisation aimed at streamlining operations, as per multiple reports.

Two India-origin apps among finalists for 2026 Apple Design Awards

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) US-headquartered tech giant Apple has named two India-origin apps -- Katha Room and Guitar Wiz -- among the finalists for the 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognising innovation, inclusivity and creativity in app and game design across its global developer community, the company said on Tuesday.