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India's counter to China in high altitude areas: DRDO unveils light battle tank Zorawar
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful trials of its light battle tank Zorawar in Hazira, Gujarat. Expected to join the Indian Army by 2027 after completion of all trials, the tank is designed in collaboration with Larsen and Toubro (L&T). It integrates lessons from conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and is tailored for high-altitude operations in Ladakh.
After Elon Musk's Neuralink project, China develops robots with lab-grown human brains. Will it replace humans?
China has developed an innovative robot with a lab-grown human brain, aiming to create hybrid machines for complex tasks. This technology integrates human stem cells with neural interface chips.
China's lunar lander brings back something astonishing from the moon, everything we know
China's Chang'e-5 lunar lander that returned to the Earth after exploring the far end of the moon, has come back with some interesting artefacts from the moon's surface, that are key to understanding the geological evolution of the moon from the Early days.
US eyes India for STEM talent, China for humanities students: US diplomat
Campbell urged for increased Indian students in American universities for technology fields while cautioning restrictions on Chinese students' access to sensitive technology due to U.S.-China scientific cooperation concerns.
Bulls in Action: Sensex jumps over 200 points, Nifty crosses 23,600; mid and smallcaps outperform
Within the Nifty pack, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Divi's Lab, Coal India, and SBI were the top gainers while HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Titan faced selling pressure. Shares of new-age companies like Paytm, Zomato, and Policybazaar traded higher by around 2% each after Morgan Stanley's bullish note.
Are lab-grown diamonds forever? Examining their impact on the natural gems business
It’s 2024, and that carefully crafted chain of the diamond business is now being disrupted. Enter lab-grown diamonds (LGD). A lab-grown diamond, priced a fifth of a stone coming from a De Beers mine in Africa or from the Russian giant Alrosa, looks indistinguishable from a mined diamond. That alone has kindled consumer demand.
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China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Named under the sanctions were Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Ventures. Top executives James Donald Taiclet, Frank Andrew St John and Jesus Malave were listed as banned from travelling to China.
US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says
China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction with average construction timelines of about seven years, far faster than other countries, said the study by Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, a Washington-based nonpartisan research institute.
ABB Mulling Sale of Some Electric Mobility Assets
ABB is considering selling part of its E-mobility business, including EV charging stations and R&D facilities in China, with potential buyers showing interest. The sale could fetch $100-200 million, but ABB may opt against it. The assets include ABB E-mobility's direct and alternating current charger operations. ABB has not commented, but notes it has sold over 1 million EV chargers globally. The company's CEO sees growth potential in China.
China's spacecraft takes off from far side of Moon to bring home first samples
China's Chang'e-6 probe on Tuesday lifted off from the far side of the Moon for its journey back to Earth carrying the first rock samples ever collected from the rarely explored terrain, in an ambitious mission that underscored the country's rise as a major space power. The ascender has entered a pre-set orbit around the Moon after taking off from the far side this morning, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.
D2M tech pioneer takes on DoT arm
The Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) report has suggested that 3GPP 5G broadcast standards - backed by global chipmakers Qualcomm and Samsung, telecom equipment vendors Nokia and Ericsson as well as Indian telecom operators - have superior ecosystem readiness for direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting compared with the ATSC 3.0 protocols.
Global glut takes shine off Indian lab-grown diamonds
Indian lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) prices crashed by 45% in FY24 due to overproduction in global markets. Indian LGD exports dropped by 18.2% in April to $83.77 million as demand rises with increasing gold prices, prompting consumers to opt for LGDs to reduce jewelry costs.
New star wars plan: US rushes to counter Chinese and Russian threats in orbit
US Defense Department is looking to acquire a new generation of ground- and space-based tools that will allow it to defend its satellite network from attack and, if necessary, to disrupt or disable enemy spacecraft in orbit, Pentagon officials have said in a series of interviews, speeches and recent statements.
Adventures of jinping in Europe
Xi Jinping's tour to Europe, marking historical events, navigates US-Europe dynamics amidst China's innovation ambitions, impacting global geopolitical strategies.
Volatility is an integral part of market: 4 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 39%
As the market gets volatile, questions are bound to be raised about whether the mid-cap segment would see a sharp correction or not. Fears about the kind of correction which was seen in March are bound to resurface. More than anything, the best way to navigate such market conditions would be to do two things, first stay with mid-cap stock with some track record in terms of fundamentals and give return to shareholders. Second, once you pick the stock, stay with it long term and dont sell in hurry due to any narrative which some global and domestic development might bring on the table. The reason, volatility is part of any market, but that should not determine your long term investment decisions. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.
The penicillin war: India's journey from self-sufficiency to dependence on China
After India lost its dominance in making penicillin, a drought of three decades is coming to an end. The drug – which forms the base for a raft of extremely potent antibiotics – is part of the govt’s aggressive push for self-sufficiency in critical areas. Will the plan to claw back to the glorious past work?
Lab-grown diamond exports expected to grow by 7-9% in FY25: Report
The Lab-grown Diamonds (LGDs) exports are set to rebound in FY25, with an expected growth of 7-9% to reach around US$1500-1530 million, as per CareEdge Advisory. Despite recent declines due to falling prices, LGD demand is poised to increase due to factors like cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability, with India emerging as a key player in the global LGD market.
Chinese scientist who published first sequence of COVID virus protests after being evicted from lab
Virologist Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post on Monday that he and his team were suddenly notified they were being evicted from their lab, the latest in a series of setbacks, demotions and ousters since he first published the sequence in early January 2020.
China's EV survival game creates peril -- and power
China's electric vehicle market is experiencing fierce competition as new models flood the market, leading to price reductions. Innovative approaches by companies like Hesai and Launch Design are reshaping the industry dynamics and accelerating EV development.
Ladakh: Agitating groups call off march to China border
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is part of an agitation to press for Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh, said here on Tuesday that they have called off their proposed march to the China border for the second time this month due to "non-cooperation" of local administration. Leh Apex Body (LAB), an amalgam of social and religious groups, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had planned to start their march on Wednesday.
Actual Star Wars: US to carry out war exercise in outer space, satellite to target 'enemy' in orbit
The Russia-Ukraine War opened a new chapter in the space war with Moscow test-firing hypersonic missiles. But China poses the biggest threat to US space security and Beijing wants to match if not surpass its capability to hit targets in outer space.
Goldman picks 2 pharma stocks, screams sells on Laurus Labs
Goldman Sachs' ratings triggered price movements, with Syngene and Neuland rising but Laurus falling. Syngene is set to benefit from China+1, while Neuland sees growth opportunities in APIs and chemistry solutions. In contrast, Laurus faces challenges in its business transition and growth prospects.
They want to make palm oil in a lab. Without palm trees
These startups face an uphill fight. The world is so awash in palm oil made the usual way, by growing palm trees, that it's relatively inexpensive to buy.
Suven-Cohance Lifesciences merger announced to create 1st listed PE-led contract manufacturer in Indian pharma
Suven has been 50% owned by Advent since 2022 acquisition, with the remaining with public and institutional shareholders while Cohance is wholly owned by the PE group. Now post merger, Advent will own 66.7% in the combined entity and the public shareholders the rest.
Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
Lab-grown diamonds are reshaping the global diamond jewelry market, with production volumes growing rapidly. They offer lower costs, clean records, and are gaining popularity for engagement rings. The industry has faced challenges, but falling prices have spurred demand, especially in Mumbai.
Volkswagen creates AI lab, in talks with potential partners for digital prototypes
The company has founded a new 'artificial intelligence lab' to generate new product ideas, including possible cooperation with companies in the technology sector across China, North America and Europe, it said in a statement.
Baidu to donate quantum computing lab, equipment to Beijing institute
Baidu's move followed that of its peer Alibaba, which in November had said it would wind down its quantum computing laboratory and team within its research arm amid a broader company restructuring, donating both the lab and related experimental equipment to Zhejiang University.
Chinese virus expert, known as batwoman, warns new coronavirus outbreak in future
Her recent research assessed the risk of different coronavirus species spilling over into human populations, with alarming results. The study concluded that future disease emergence is almost certain. Shi's warning comes amid controversy surrounding the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, with US officials accusing the Wuhan Institute of Virology of risky experiments.
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