Science & Tech News: Innovations

The silent revolution: How AI is finally freeing financial minds from grind of SEC reporting

By Gananath Misra | June 24, 2025 3:47 PM

Picture this. It's 2 a.m., the coffee is cold, and a team of seasoned financial professionals is poring over hundreds of pages of SEC filings. Eyes glaze over, searching for that one crucial disclosure, that subtle regulatory change, or that peer comparison that could make or break investor confidence. This isn't a scene from a forgotten era. It's a common reality -- a daily grind of risk, repetition, and relentless pressure. The stakes are immense, and human capacity, however brilliant, has its limits.

Novo Nordisk launches weight-loss drug Wegovy in India, priced at Rs 4,336.25 per dose

IANS | June 24, 2025 3:40 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk on Tuesday launched its once-weekly injectable weight-loss drug Wegovy in India, at Rs 4,336.25 per dose.

India an important part of Walmart’s story: CEO Doug McMillon

IANS | June 24, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India is an important part of Walmart’s story and over the past two decades, we’ve strengthened and expanded our partnerships in the country to empower people and help local businesses grow, said Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc, on Tuesday.

Study finds genetic link for rare childhood brain developmental disorder

IANS | June 24, 2025 12:44 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A team of international researchers has uncovered a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.

Newborn screening programme for sickle cell reduced death rate to below 5 pc: ICMR-CRMCH

IANS | June 24, 2025 11:58 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Newborn screening programme for sickle cell disease (SCD), undertaken between 2019-2024, reduced mortality risk to below 5 per cent from the earlier 20 to 30 per cent, said Dr. Manisha Madkaikar, Director of ICMR- Centre for Research Management and Control of Haemoglobinopathies (CRHCM) in Nagpur.

India projected to see GDP growth of 6.5 pc in FY26: S&P Global Ratings

IANS | June 24, 2025 10:47 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India is likely to see a GDP growth of 6.5 per cent in current fiscal (FY26) due to robust domestic demand, a normal monsoon and monetary easing, a report by S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.

Honey from native stingless bee may help tackle antibiotic resistance

IANS | June 24, 2025 10:32 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Australian researchers have found that honey made by native stingless bees possesses distinctive antimicrobial qualities, offering new hope in the fight against the worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance.

Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Z series smartphones in US

IANS | June 24, 2025 10:06 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it will hold its next 'Galaxy Unpacked' event in New York next month to unveil the latest Galaxy Z series smartphones featuring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and an ultra-slim foldable design.

Shubhanshu Shukla's flight to space station likely tomorrow: NASA

IANS | June 24, 2025 10:05 AM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After being deferred multiple times, NASA on Tuesday announced a new date for Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic flight to the International Space Station.

Indian stock market opens higher as geopolitical tensions ease

IANS | June 24, 2025 9:46 AM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened in green on Tuesday amid positive global cues, as geopolitical tensions eased after Iran–Israel ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump.