Science & Tech News: Innovations

New Environmental Standard lab, Solar Energy Complex to boost India’s renewable energy ecosystem

IANS | January 6, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The world's second "National Environmental Standard Laboratory" and the world's fifth "National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration" at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will strengthen India’s environment and renewable energy ecosystem, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology.

Institutional investments in Indian real estate hit record $8.5 billion in 2025

IANS | January 6, 2026 10:32 AM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Institutional investments in the Indian real estate sector reached a record $8.5 billion in 2025, a 29 per cent year‑on‑year rise, a report said on Tuesday.

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

IANS | January 6, 2026 9:49 AM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in oil and gas stocks. Amid impressive corporate updates that had lifted expectations of stronger quarterly earnings, concerns of potential additional tariffs by US weighed on the domestic markets.

Rainbow trout aquaculture farm and research institute a watershed moment: Minister

IANS | January 6, 2026 9:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The inauguration of India’s first commercial-scale tropical Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)-based Rainbow Trout Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute marks a watershed moment in the evolution of Indian aquaculture, the government has said.

HPCL’s Visakh refinery to boost energy security, strengthen Aatmanirbharta: PM Modi

IANS | January 6, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh refinery in Andhra Pradesh adds momentum to our efforts towards boosting energy security.

Govt, academia and industry meet at IIT Guwahati to rethink human capital for AI era

IANS | January 5, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A two-day Working Group Meeting on Human Capital began at IIT Guwahati on Monday, bringing together senior policymakers, academics, industry leaders and practitioners to discuss how India should prepare its people for the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Mission 'Hundred Million Jobs' launched in India to boost employment rates

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A group of industry leaders on Monday joined hands to launch Hundred Million Jobs (HMJ), a national initiative to create 10 crore jobs in India over the next decade.

India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s care economy is expected to grow $300 billion and generate over 60 million jobs by 2030, with targeted investments in skilling, certification, formalisation, and demand creation, according to a report on Monday.

India’s research and insights industry to grow 10 pc in FY26: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s research and insights industry is expected to sustain roughly 10 per cent growth in FY26, after touching Rs 29,008 crore in FY25, up 10.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY), a report said on Monday.

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic, launched recently at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marks a major step in integrating advanced technology in the public health system of the country, according to a media report.

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New Environmental Standard lab, Solar Energy Complex to boost India’s renewable energy ecosystem

Institutional investments in Indian real estate hit record $8.5 billion in 2025

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

Rainbow trout aquaculture farm and research institute a watershed moment: Minister

HPCL’s Visakh refinery to boost energy security, strengthen Aatmanirbharta: PM Modi

Govt, academia and industry meet at IIT Guwahati to rethink human capital for AI era

Mission 'Hundred Million Jobs' launched in India to boost employment rates

India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report

India’s research and insights industry to grow 10 pc in FY26: Report

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

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