Science & Tech News: Innovations

India climbs to 38th rank in global innovation index 2025, shows strong progress: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s innovation ecosystem has shown strong and steady progress over the past few years, with the country climbing to 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 from 66th in 2019, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

Lifestyle changes, intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate: Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.

AI-enabled stethoscopes may boost diagnosis of heart diseases: Study

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Amid growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, a new large-scale clinical trial published in The Lancet on Thursday showed that an AI-enabled stethoscope can boost early detection of various heart diseases.

S.Korea's Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:12 AM

Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea's science ministry on Thursday unveiled the road map to foster the quantum industry, aiming to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035.

Explained: New Aadhaar mobile app enables quick verification, selective data sharing

IANS | January 29, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government has unveiled a new Aadhaar mobile app designed to make identity verification faster, safer and more citizen‑friendly by enabling users to carry and share their digital identity from their mobile phones.

Uncertainty surrounding US monetary policy likely to persist: BOK

IANS | January 29, 2026 10:20 AM

Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) Uncertainty over the path of the United States' monetary policy is expected to persist, though markets have remained broadly stable following the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, a senior official of the South Korean central bank said on Thursday.

Sensex, Nifty trade lower weighed down by IT stocks

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded lower early on Thursday, tracking mixed global cues and weakness in IT stocks.

FM Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey 2026, all eyes on GDP growth estimates

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government is all set to table the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament on Thursday -- ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1 -- which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is faring amid global uncertainties.

India, EU conclude negotiations on financial services to boost digital payments, fintech

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on financial services in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

LG Energy Solution remains in red in Q4 amid EV demand slump

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:11 AM

Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) LG Energy Solution, South Korea's leading battery maker, on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter net loss of 772.5 billion won ($541.3 million), remaining in the red compared with a year ago, amid an ongoing slump in electric vehicle (EV) demand.

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India climbs to 38th rank in global innovation index 2025, shows strong progress: Economic Survey

Lifestyle changes, intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate: Eco Survey

AI-enabled stethoscopes may boost diagnosis of heart diseases: Study

S.Korea's Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry

Explained: New Aadhaar mobile app enables quick verification, selective data sharing

Uncertainty surrounding US monetary policy likely to persist: BOK

Sensex, Nifty trade lower weighed down by IT stocks

FM Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey 2026, all eyes on GDP growth estimates

India, EU conclude negotiations on financial services to boost digital payments, fintech

LG Energy Solution remains in red in Q4 amid EV demand slump

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