Centre launches India’s 1st ‘Easy Connect’ flight from Varanasi
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday launched India’s first ‘Easy Connect’ flight from Varanasi, marking the rollout of the government’s new hub-and-spoke aviation model aimed at providing seamless international…
Seoul shares nosedive nearly 6 pc on profit hunting after AI-led rallies
Seoul, June 26 (IANS) South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 6 per cent on Friday as investors locked in profits after recent rallies driven by stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Korean won gained against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea…
How EU-India FTA goes beyond tariffs to strategic trust
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India and the European Union have concluded their Free Trade Agreement as both partners seek to diversify their markets amid the global tariff turmoil and the geopolitical landscape after Donald Trump took over as US President,…
Indian robotics expert becomes judge at prestigious US tech challenge
New Delhi/Kochi, June 26 (IANS) In a significant recognition for India’s growing footprint in the global robotics and STEM ecosystem, robotics expert Benson Thomas George has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech…
Adani University revamps curriculum for AI era, introduces industry-focused learning
Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the future of work, Adani University on Friday announced a major overhaul of its academic curriculum for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing…
AI, quantum tech to make India a major force in frontier technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies and AI, nuclear, space and quantum technologies will determine contours of future growth and global competitiveness, Union Minister of State (Independent…
India’s engineering exports hit record $12.3 billion in May
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India’s engineering goods exports crossed the $12-billion mark for the first time in May, rising 24.48 per cent year-on-year to hit a record despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions to global trade, EEPC…
AI to expand, not reduce role of India’s IT services sector: Nasscom
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) will strengthen rather than diminish the role of India’s technology services sector, creating new opportunities in enterprise modernisation, data, cybersecurity and AI governance, apex industry…
Foxconn invests $37.2 million in India manufacturing subsidiary
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Foxconn Singapore — a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group — has approved an investment of $37.2 million in its India-based subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private…
Goldman Sachs raises India’s GDP growth to 6.8 pc after US-Iran peace pact
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Goldman Sachs has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for calendar year 2026 from 6.5 per cent earlier, following the US-Iran peace deal that has led to lower global oil prices and eased supply chain…