India, Luxembourg explore deeper space, tech ties in ministerial talks

IANS | September 7, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, met with Union MoS Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday and proposed identifying areas of collaboration between countries primarily in the space sector, emerging technologies and life sciences.

Adani Power improves ESG performance to 66, maintains ‘Aspiring’ rating

IANS | September 7, 2026 4:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd (APL), India’s largest private thermal power producer, said on Monday its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance score improved to 66 in the latest assessment by NSE Sustainability, up from 65 previously, while retaining its position ahead of major Indian thermal, mixed-fuel and integrated energy companies.

India making rapid strides in defence sector self-reliance: Report

IANS | September 7, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India’s locally manufactured AK-203 Sher assault rifle, which is an advanced version of Russia’s highly successful Kalashnikov rifle, represents an important milestone for the 'Make in India' initiative aimed at self-reliance in the defence sector, according to a new report.

Indian spacetech startup Pixxel raises $100 million in Series C funding

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IANS) India's one of the largest space-tech startups in terms of fundraising said on Monday it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round which is the largest single funding round raised by a space technology entity in India, taking its total funding to $195 million.

Over 600 technology experts to discuss AI, cybersecurity at APNIC conference

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over 600 internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders will gather in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) from September 4 to September 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity and the resilience of Internet infrastructure, an official statement said on Monday.