Science & Tech News: Innovations

PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The government evaluated several infrastructure projects from Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation, which are expected to boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel times, and deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the catchment areas of the project, it was announced on Wednesday.

AI driving unicorn creation in India, elsewhere faster than ever

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) There is a surge in the creation of unicorns (startups with a valuation of $1 billion and above) in the AI era, according to a new report, adding that AI companies now achieve unicorn status in an average of 4.7 years.

Domestic solar companies’ stocks drop over new US Commerce Department tariffs

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:19 AM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Shares of Indian solar and renewable energy companies plunged in early session on Wednesday after the US Commerce Department imposed preliminary countervailing subsidies of about 125.87 per cent on solar cell and panel imports from India.

India’s building materials market likely to almost double to $100 billion by 2030

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) India’s building materials market is expected to reach around $100 billion by 2030, driven by a robust 10–12 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years, from a $57 billion base in FY25, a report said on Wednesday.

Global smartwatch shipments rebound in 2025, Apple posts robust growth

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Global smartwatch shipments grew 4 per cent (year-on-year) in 2025, recovering from a decline in 2024, according to a new report on Wednesday.

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains led by recovery in IT stocks

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian equity markets showed strong gains on Wednesday led by IT stocks, tracking an overnight recovery of tech stocks on Wall Street in the US.

200,000 Taiwanese accounts exposed in recent data breach: Coupang

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:19 AM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang said on Wednesday that around 200,000 Taiwanese accounts were leaked in a recent data breach that affected about 33 million accounts.

Hyundai, Kia, BMW to recall over 107,000 vehicles over fire risks

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:15 AM

Seoul, Feb 25 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, Kia and BMW Korea will voluntarily recall 107,158 vehicles across 37 models due to manufacturing defects that could pose fire risks, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.

UP Dy CM holds key engagements in Germany; promotes investment & tech collaboration

IANS | February 24, 2026 10:45 PM

Nuremberg, Feb 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, on a visit to Germany, spotlighted the state's surging economic potential during a special dinner in Nuremberg attended by Indian Ambassador Ajit Gupte and other distinguished guests.

PM Modi highlights success of AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that, at the AI Impact Summit held in Delhi, India drew inspiration from its own civilisational impulse in putting forward its organising ideas: sovereignty over data, inclusion by design, and accountability by default.

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PM GatiShakti: Centre evaluates key infrastructure projects

AI driving unicorn creation in India, elsewhere faster than ever

Domestic solar companies’ stocks drop over new US Commerce Department tariffs

India’s building materials market likely to almost double to $100 billion by 2030

Global smartwatch shipments rebound in 2025, Apple posts robust growth

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains led by recovery in IT stocks

200,000 Taiwanese accounts exposed in recent data breach: Coupang

Hyundai, Kia, BMW to recall over 107,000 vehicles over fire risks

UP Dy CM holds key engagements in Germany; promotes investment & tech collaboration

PM Modi highlights success of AI Impact Summit 2026

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