Science & Tech News: Innovations

Over 300 students to pitch real-world AI solutions at India’s largest GenAI ‘Buildathon’

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The national finale of India’s largest 'GenAI Innovation Challenge' will be held here on February 17, during a session at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, where over 300 students will get the opportunity to pitch their AI-solutions on a global stage to solve real-world social issues, it was announced on Friday.

TRAI issues 7 lakh notices to unregistered telemarketers in 2025, ensures 5.6 lakh restrictions

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday said that 7,31,120 notices were issued to unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) found in violation of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) norms in 2025.

Ola Electric’s revenue from operations drops 55 pc in Q3, losses up on-quarter

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Electric two-wheeler company Ola Electric on Friday reported 55.02 per cent decline in its revenue from operations (year-on-year) to Rs 470 crore in Q3 FY26, compared to Rs 1,045 crore in the same period last fiscal.

Sensex, Nifty dip around 1.25 pc; metal stocks lead losses

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Indian equity markets ended deep in red on Friday, extending losses for the second consecutive trading session.

China turns shipping point for foreign cars sold in sanctioned Russia

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) While the sale of cars made in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea have been banned in the Russian market as part of the sanctions imposed on Moscow after the Ukraine war, these vehicles are entering the Communist country.

Centre announces 1st national call for Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to boost biotech sector

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The government on Friday approved the first national call for the Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund, under the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative to boost biotech sector.

CPI likely to remain below 4 pc target; New series to better capture India’s consumption curve

IANS | February 13, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to remain below the 4 per cent target level even in newly-introduced CPI series, and will better capture India’s evolving consumption curve and align data for policy decisions with international practices, a report said on Friday.

India, Israel to deepen AI cooperation at global summit next week

IANS | February 13, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India and Israel’s cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), climate innovation and digital transformation is focused on real-world challenges, from resilient agriculture and future-ready skills to responsible AI applications, an official statement said on Friday.

RBI invites public comments on draft circular on Lead Bank Scheme

IANS | February 13, 2026 1:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued a draft circular on the revised guidelines of the Lead Bank Scheme for public comments, which can be submitted till March 6.

India restructures public health delivery by integrating AI into unified strategy

IANS | February 13, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India has fundamentally restructured its public health delivery by integrating AI into a unified strategy, that bridges specialist shortages and scales proactive care, an official statement said on Friday.

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Over 300 students to pitch real-world AI solutions at India’s largest GenAI ‘Buildathon’

TRAI issues 7 lakh notices to unregistered telemarketers in 2025, ensures 5.6 lakh restrictions

Ola Electric’s revenue from operations drops 55 pc in Q3, losses up on-quarter

Sensex, Nifty dip around 1.25 pc; metal stocks lead losses

China turns shipping point for foreign cars sold in sanctioned Russia

Centre announces 1st national call for Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to boost biotech sector

CPI likely to remain below 4 pc target; New series to better capture India’s consumption curve

India, Israel to deepen AI cooperation at global summit next week

RBI invites public comments on draft circular on Lead Bank Scheme

India restructures public health delivery by integrating AI into unified strategy

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