Ayush patent filings in India surge eightfold over decade

IANS | October 16, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Ayush‑related innovation and intellectual property activity in India has surged over eightfold over the past decade with 4,077 patent applications filed and 711 patents granted between FY15 and FY26, an official statement said on Friday.

Snabbit's FY26 loss widens nearly 29-fold to Rs 168 crore

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Instant househelp platform Snabbit has reported a sharp increase in losses during FY26 as the company ramped up spending to expand its footprint and acquire customers, despite recording strong revenue growth in its first full year of operations.

India, Japan eye joint ventures in Africa’s critical mineral sector: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Africa, a continent that is rich in critical mineral resources, is emerging as a priority in India-Japan discussions on closer bilateral ties to build economic security and supply chains. The two countries are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South, seeing it as an opportunity for the next phase of investment, according to an article in The Diplomat.