Science & Tech News: Innovations

Sagarmala: 315 projects worth Rs 1.57 lakh crore completed to boost maritime sector

IANS | April 11, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.

India to scale value‑added seafood exports, tap marine potential

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s seafood exports have recorded robust growth, driven largely by strong performance in non‑US markets, according to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who emphasised the need for sustained market and product diversification and strict regulatory compliance, including adherence to antibiotic bans and strengthened traceability systems.

Delhi govt seeks feedback on draft EV policy 2026 to promote clean mobility

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Delhi government on Saturday asked all stakeholders, including general public, to submit their feedback and comments via emails and posts within 30 days on the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026.

Indian markets surge for second consecutive week amid US-Iran ceasefire

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:48 AM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks closed in green for the second consecutive week, amid huge short covering due to the US-Iran ceasefire.

S. Korea to roll out cash aid late this month amid Middle East crisis

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:28 AM

Seoul, April 11 (IANS) Cash assistance for the bottom 70 per cent of income earners will begin being rolled out later this month, the government announced on Saturday, as part of efforts to ease the financial strain caused by rising oil prices.

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts return to earth after historic moon mission

IANS | April 11, 2026 6:32 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) The NASA’s Artemis II mission has successfully concluded, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration with the four-member crew, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, safely splashed down after completing a historic 10-day journey around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.

4.05 lakh PNG connections gasified, not LPG: Petroleum Ministry

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:18 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Petroleum Ministry on Friday clarified that in today's press briefing, it was inadvertently stated that over 4.05 lakh new LPG connections have been gasified over the last five weeks.

CDS General Anil Chauhan calls for faster decisions in AI driven battlespace

IANS | April 10, 2026 10:47 PM

Bangalore, April 10 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised that the multi-domain operations require convergence across physical, synthetic, and cognitive realms, highlighting the urgency of faster decision-making in an AI-driven battlespace, an official said on Friday.

Air India undergoing 'challenging time', focus on execution: N Chandrasekaran

IANS | April 10, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran told Air India staff on Friday that the airline is facing a challenging period and urged employees to focus on execution and cost discipline.

NSFDC disburses Rs 775.26 crore in FY26, logs 27 pc growth

IANS | April 10, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) disbursed Rs 775.26 crore in FY26, marking a growth of 27 per cent over the previous financial year (FY25), an official statement said on Friday.