Modern tech can help identify potential faults, minimise risk to linemen: Minister

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:19 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, has emphasised the need to strengthen safety culture at the workplace through consistent use of personal protective equipment, proper shutdown confirmation before undertaking maintenance work, and regular capacity-building and training.

Centre eases customs rules for export cargo returning to India

IANS | March 8, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Central government has relaxed customs procedures for export cargo that is returning to India after ships were forced to turn back due to disruptions in key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Fragmented apps, devices hinder agentic AI development in China: Report

IANS | March 8, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Agentic artificial intelligence can only succeed if it can operate seamlessly across applications and connected devices, but China’s fragmented mobile ecosystem and super app fragmentation prevent such interoperability, a report has said explaining the Doubao phone controversy.