Science & Tech News: Innovations

Paytm Gold extends delivery to 12,000+ pin codes ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, enables seamless conversion of digital gold to physical gold

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, on Friday announced that its Paytm Gold offering has extended doorstep delivery of physical gold across more than 12,000 pin codes, enabling easy conversion of digital gold balance into 24-karat gold coins, making it easier to buy and receive gold across the country.

India, Norway review trade growth, explore investment opportunities

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India and Norway on Friday reviewed the global and domestic economic outlook, noting the need for resilient supply chains, energy security, climate transition, and stronger trade and investment linkages in a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

India building robust, technology-driven animal health ecosystem

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The government on Friday highlighted India’s progress in building a robust, technology-driven animal health ecosystem under the One Health framework.

India emerging as global AI hub for retail, CPG sectors: Report

IANS | April 17, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global nerve centre for artificial intelligence (AI) in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, driven by the growing scale and strategic evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to a report.

Natural farming boosts productivity, incomes by 30 pc in Andhra Pradesh: Report

IANS | April 17, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A project run by government and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) promoting natural farming in Andhra Pradesh caused at least 30 per cent increase in productivity and farmer incomes, a new report has said.

IT major Mastek Q4 profit slips 2 pc sequentially; declares Rs 16 dividend

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:46 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Mastek on Friday reported a 2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2026 (Q4 FY26) at Rs 106.15 crore, compared to Rs 108.35 crore in the previous quarter (Q3 FY26).

Global tech layoffs hit 80,000 in Q1, tally may cross 3 lakh this year: Report

IANS | April 17, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Global tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026, with more than 80,000 jobs already cut in the first quarter and total losses likely to exceed 3 lakh this year, led by companies like Oracle, Amazon, and Meta, according to a report.

Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya with 24k digital gold on PhonePe

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) This Akshaya Triritya, PhonePe enables users to embrace the tradition of buying gold with its seamless, secure, and transparent Digital Gold offering.

Govt selects 10 AI startups for international expansion programme

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has selected 10 Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups for the second cohort of its global acceleration programme, aimed at helping domestic firms scale internationally, the government said on Friday.

Indian scientists find data 'fully consistent' for dwarf galaxies to host black holes

IANS | April 17, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A new study from Indian scientists probed the possibility of some of the smallest galaxies- dwarf spheroidal galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, hosting black holes and found data "fully consistent with the presence of intermediate-mass black holes," an official statement said on Friday.