India making rapid strides in defence sector self-reliance: Report

IANS | September 7, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India’s locally manufactured AK-203 Sher assault rifle, which is an advanced version of Russia’s highly successful Kalashnikov rifle, represents an important milestone for the 'Make in India' initiative aimed at self-reliance in the defence sector, according to a new report.

Indian visitor nights in Germany steady in Jan-June

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India maintained a stable contribution to Germany's inbound tourism with Indian visitor nights up 0.1 per cent year‑on‑year and the country’s ten leading city destinations accounting for about 61 per cent of all Indian overnight stays, a statement said on Monday.

Indian spacetech startup Pixxel raises $100 million in Series C funding

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IANS) India's one of the largest space-tech startups in terms of fundraising said on Monday it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round which is the largest single funding round raised by a space technology entity in India, taking its total funding to $195 million.

Over 600 technology experts to discuss AI, cybersecurity at APNIC conference

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over 600 internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders will gather in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) from September 4 to September 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity and the resilience of Internet infrastructure, an official statement said on Monday.