Science & Tech News: Innovations

Skyroot launches India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1

IANS | July 18, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, making India only the third nation after the United States and China to have a private company capable of launching a rocket into orbit.

India's first private orbital rocket 'Vikram-1' set for historic launch today

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to create history on Saturday with the launch of its first orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, marking a major milestone for India’s rapidly expanding private space sector.

Leverage India's engineering talent, Make in India ecosystem: Piyush Goyal to Finnish firms

IANS | July 17, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with leading Finnish technology and industrial companies in Helsinki on Friday, urging them to deepen their investments in India by expanding manufacturing, research and development (R&D) capabilities and increasing exports from the country.

CBI files 2nd chargesheet in Reliance Communications loan fraud case

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a second chargesheet in the Reliance Communications Limited (RCom) loan fraud case, naming a company and two of its directors for alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal misappropriation and cheating in connection with the diversion of funds.

India begins transformative aviation journey with new Rs 28,840 crore UDAN scheme

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The modified UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), launched with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore to bring more regional towns on the country’s air map, envisions the building of 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads as part of the another transformative aviation journey in India, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Friday.

India to remain at core of realme’s long term growth strategy

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Smartphone brand realme has outlined its next phase of growth in India, with a focus on product innovation, software experience, operational stability and stronger consumer and channel partnerships.

Tesla sells fewer than 500 cars in first year of India operations

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Elon Musk-backed Tesla has sold fewer than 500 electric vehicles (EVs) in India during its first year of operations, underscoring the challenges of gaining a foothold in the country's premium automobile market despite the company's strong global brand appeal, according to industry data.

Govt to release revised Index of Core Industries Series with new base year of 2022–23

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will release the revised series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a new base year of 2022–23 on 20th July 2026, which will replace the existing ICI series that has 2011–12 as its base year, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Sensex jumps 965 points, Nifty tops 24,300 on buying in banks, IT stocks

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:02 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in private banking, information technology and auto stocks.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands poised to give India a strategic, economic edge

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are poised to become a strategic gateway for India, a world-class transhipment and logistics hub for the Bay of Bengal, and a model of ecological stewardship, with the government approving the ambitious Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project (GNIDP), according to a report.