Indian startup develops platform to help enterprises protect critical infra

IANS | April 14, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), on Monday said it has launched world’s first and unique platform, QShield that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment — cloud, on-premises or hybrid.

US dollar falls for 5th straight day amid tariff tensions

IANS | April 14, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The US dollar fell 0.7 per cent on Monday -- marking its fifth day of decline in a row. It pushed the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a group of major currencies, to its lowest level in three years.

Centre tightens rules to protect consumers from faulty gas meters

IANS | April 14, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday said it has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection by framing draft rules that make it mandatory for all gas meters used for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes, to undergo testing, verification and stamping prior to their use in trade and commerce.

India launches International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum

IANS | April 14, 2025 12:09 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on Monday released the first edition of International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum, marking a significant step toward articulating India’s outward-facing strategy in Quantum Science, Technology and Innovation (QSTI), with the intent to accelerate discovery, foster innovation, and catalyse adoption across critical sectors.