TECHNOLOGY

Govt Launches ‘BIO-NIVESH’ to Boost Investment in Biotechnology Innovations

The government has launched BIO-NIVESH to strengthen links between biotechnology innovators, investors and industry, catalyse private capital and accelerate biotech commercialisation.

Nearly 40 Million Tving Accounts Compromised in Major South Korea Data Breach

India Services PMI Rises to 54.1 in August; Job Growth Hits 15-Month High

Govt Notifies ‘One Nation, One Time’ Rules to Standardise Indian Time

Ram Mohan Naidu Calls for Automated NOC Process, 15-Day Clearance

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu directs officials to simplify, automate and decentralise the aviation NOC process, with action on proposed reforms within 15 days.

India Must Double Electricity Share in Energy Mix by 2047: CEA Chief

CEA Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad says India must raise electricity’s share in total energy consumption to 45-50% by 2047 to support industry, mobility and digital infrastructure while advancing net-zero goals.

Kumaraswamy Urges Auto Industry to Boost Localisation, EV Technology

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urges India’s auto and component industry to deepen localisation, increase domestic value addition and invest in EV and advanced mobility technologies.

India Data Centre Capacity to Reach 6 GW by 2029: JLL Report

India’s data centre capacity is expected to surge to 6 GW by 2029 from 1.6 GW in June 2026, requiring around $110 billion in investment and driven by AI and cloud demand.

South Korea Inflation Rises to 3.1% in August on Fuel, Mobile Fees

South Korea’s consumer prices rose 3.1% year-on-year in August, accelerating from 2.8% in July, as higher oil prices and mobile service charges pushed inflation above 3%.

Apple CEO John Ternus to Get $58 Million Pay Package in FY27

Apple's new CEO John Ternus will receive a compensation package worth about $58 million in fiscal 2027, while Tim Cook is set to earn about $47 million as executive chairman.