Private space sector investments cross $618 million, 6-fold increase in few years: Govt

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government on Thursday said the domestic space sector witnessed unprecedented momentum after landmark reforms, with private investment crossing $618.5 million, 105 authorisations being issued to private entities, and a robust regulatory framework being strengthened to safeguard strategic and national security interests while promoting greater private participation.

Indian banks report 146 pc surge in SMS scams

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Text‑message‑based scams and mobile fraud have surged sharply in India, with SMS scams up 146 per cent and mobile fraud sessions rising 67 per cent between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026 compared to the same period prior year, according to a report.

CSIR transfers four indigenous technologies, unveils IoT-based rural water system

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer Event here, where four indigenous technologies were licensed to industry and an IoT‑enabled rural water service, measurement and monitoring system was commercially launched, an official statement said on Thursday.