Apple likely to outperform smartphone industry despite cost pressures: Experts

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Apple is expected to outperform the broader smartphone industry despite mounting component cost pressures driven by the strength of its ecosystem, pricing power and loyal customer base, industry experts said on Friday after the company reported record June-quarter revenue.

Seoul shares up nearly 13 pc on tech boost

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, July 31 (IANS) South Korean stocks traded nearly 13 per cent higher late Friday morning as investors scooped up semiconductor shares following Microsoft's strong earnings.

Apple delivers another record revenue quarter in India: Tim Cook

IANS | July 31, 2026 7:52 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company saw June-quarter revenue records in every geographic segment, including India, and results came despite “very significant constraints” in the supply chain and forex headwinds.

E20 ethanol blending is the way forward, aligns with global clean energy goals: Expert

IANS | July 30, 2026 9:09 PM

Bengaluru, July 30 (IANS) India's E20 ethanol blending programme represents a significant step towards cleaner energy, energy security and sustainable development, and is well aligned with global climate goals, Sanjay Kumar Kar, Professor of Management and former Head of the Department of Management Studies and former Dean of Faculty Affairs at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, said on Thursday.

E20 fuel rollout based on scientific validation: Suresh Gopi

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The government informed Parliament on Thursday that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased, scientifically validated and consultative process involving NITI Aayog, automobile manufacturers, oil marketing companies (OMCs), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) and other technical institutions.

C-DOT partners with IISc to establish Centre of Excellence for next-gen telecom technologies

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT) has signed an agreement with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to establish a Centre of Excellence to accelerate indigenous research, innovation, capacity building and commercialisation of advanced communication technologies, an official statement said on Thursday.