Cognizant warns customers of potential data exposure after cyber breach

IANS | August 21, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) IT services firm Cognizant has notified customers of a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, which may have exposed personal information, while stating that there is no evidence so far that the data has been misused, as per multiple reports.

Govt's energy platform to back 30 deep‑tech startups

IANS | August 21, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) MC²+ -- the energy innovation platform under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas -- has launched MC²+ Ignite, a sector-specific accelerator programme that will select approximately 30 deep‑tech startups and offer milestone‑linked convertible funding of up to Rs 2 crore to each of them, a statement said on Friday.

Solar expansion in China causes bird diversity decline: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Rapid expansion of solar farms in China is linked to a reduction in bird diversity as cropland and grassland are cleared for development, a new report has said, calling the trend a green dilemma that pits carbon reduction against conservation.

US report accusing other countries of facilitating China’s exports lacks proof: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has rightfully maintained a measured stance by promising to review the facts presented and follow the extant laws of the land in reaction to a White House Report that puts India in a list of more than 40 countries that have allegedly helped China in transhipment of exports to the US, according to an article in the Saviour magazine.