India will list “trusted and not trusted sources” of telecom vendors and devices based on national security, announcing a committee for the purpose as its border tension with China continues.
UK Foreign Secretary Rt Hon. Dominic Raab hailed India’s National Education Policy 2020 as visionary, and said the proposed reforms will open up opportunities for students, the economy and for deeper engagement and collaboration between the two countries.
India witnessed growth in audio streaming platforms of nearly 40% in 2020. With decrease in travel and commute time, amid the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, music has proven to be therapeutic as people multi-tasked and switched between household chores and professional engagements.
India’s premier Institution, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has introduced three new master’s programs in cybersecurity that will commence from August 2021. This is in addition to a dedicated centre for cybersecurity to address this need and to meet the shortfall in trained and skilled cybersecurity personnel in the country.
India’s largest and most advanced shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard has selected Siemens to implement advanced marine solutions for India’s first fleet of 23 boats equipped with electric propulsion and battery integrated technology.
In a bid to enhance the firepower of its warships, the Indian Navy has moved a proposal to acquire 38 extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles which would be able to hit targets at around 450 kilometres.
The missiles are to be fitted on the under-construction Vishakhapatnam class warships of the Indian Navy which are going to join active service in the near future.
In a new study, teams of researchers from DBT-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (DBT-THSTI), DBT-International Centre For Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology (DBT-ICGEB), and University of Turku, Finland, have come together to develop an ultra-sensitive rapid diagnostic test that circumvents the sensitivity gap.
India and Britain will push negotiations on trade ties, their foreign ministers said after talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, as both countries seek to restart economies battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Department of Posts (DoP) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) unveiled a new digital payment app ‘DakPay’ at virtual launch event today. The App is launched as part of its ongoing efforts to provide Digital Financial inclusion at the last mile across India.
Quality Council of India (QCI) at the behest of the FSSAI has come out with a Scheme for approval of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies to scale up Hygiene Rating by increasing the number of recognised Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies in the country. The detail of the scheme is available on QCI’s website.
