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The Budget proposes updraging Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) in Hanle, Ladakh, to extend its capabilities PUNE/BENGALURU: Pune/Bengaluru: India’s expanding contributions to astronomy research appear to have prompted a significant policy and funding push from the Centre, with Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing support for four major projects in Sunday’s budget.The initiatives — the National Large…
The Union Budget 2026–27 will be framed against an increasingly fragile global backdrop marked by geopolitical flux, volatile financial markets and a sharp rally in commodities, but India is expected to retain its macro stability with a calibrated fiscal strategy and sustained public investment, according to a pre-Budget assessment by State Bank of India Research.SBI…
Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly is likely to engage over 100 legislative assistants, including one associate fellow for each of the 70 MLAs, and 35 fellows for the legislative assembly for research work. The fellows will help the MLAs and the assembly with legislative and constituency research work, such as the planning and execution of development…
A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near a runway at Ellington Airport after making a belly landing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A NASA aircraft sits near…
New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised DRDO scientists for their role in strengthening India’s strategic capabilities through the development of tanks, missiles and rocket systems, but advised them “to increase your appetite for risk in research”.Pointing out that “the country that thinks, decides and deploys technology quickly stays ahead”, the minister said…
Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030, as the city-state looks to strengthen its technological capabilities and sharpen its global competitiveness, the government said on Saturday.The funding will be used to set up “world-class” AI research centres, build capabilities to support industrial applications of artificial…
Canada deepens research and education ties with India as US challenges grow. (AI Image) Canada is moving to strengthen academic and research links with India as Indians pursuing higher education and research opportunities in the US face growing headwinds. Canadian universities are proposing expanded research collaborations and academic exchange programmes with Indian institutions, positioning Canada…
Recognized filmmaker Priyadarshan praised Aditya Dhar, affectionately calling him a ‘devoted disciple’ and ‘loyal friend.’ He shared that Dhar’s ambitions of pursuing cricket met an unexpected twist due to an incident from his past. Priyadarshan expressed his pride in Dhar’s journey, noting how he has transcended the shadows of unacknowledged scriptwriting brilliance to shine in…
Your first job after college isn’t just a paycheck, it’s a decision that will define your career success, a new study has found out. A research from Columbia University and the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that low-income graduates face a $4,900 (INR 4.4 lakhs) earnings gap in five years, largely determined by that…
