The dialysis service ecosystem in India is undergoing significant transformation, driven by various government and private sector initiatives aimed at improving access, affordability, and quality of care. Certain of NephroPlus’ technology initiatives has enabled better monitoring of patient treatment which provide key insights to improve its offerings. For instance, as part of its product development … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the launch event of ‘Roadmap for AI for Viksit Bharat: An Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth’ and ‘NITI Frontier Tech Repository’, in New Delhi, on September 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (September 15, 2025) emphasised the need for regulations that foster technology innovation … Read more
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal With the annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara approaching, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal on Saturday inspected key areas in Tirumala and emphasised the need to harness technology to extend better services to the large number of pilgrims visiting the hill town. During … Read more
Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Wednesday named Amit Kshatriya as the new associate administrator of NASA, the agency’s top civil service role. A 20-year NASA veteran, Kshatriya was most recently the deputy in charge of the Moon to Mars Program in the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington. In … Read more
NASA has released a new proposal opportunity for industry to tap into agency know-how, resources, and expertise. The Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO), managed by the Space Technology Mission Directorate, enables valuable collaboration without financial exchanges between NASA and industry partners. Instead, companies leverage NASA subject matter experts, facilities, software, and hardware to accelerate their … Read more
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest domestic institutional investor, held an equity portfolio valued at Rs 15.5 lakh crore as of the June 2025 quarter. Over the quarter, LIC made notable shifts, exiting or trimming 81 stocks while increasing its exposure to strategic sectors like defence, financial services, and technology. As of the … Read more
To explore the unknown in deep space, millions of miles away from Earth, it’s crucial for spacecraft to have ample power. NASA’s radioisotope power systems (RPS) are a viable option for these missions and have been used for over 60 years, including for the agency’s Voyager spacecraft and Perseverance Mars rover. These nuclear batteries provide … Read more
On June 14 and 16, technicians installed solar panels onto NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, one of the final steps in assembling the observatory. Collectively called the Solar Array Sun Shield, these panels will power and shade the observatory, enabling all the mission’s observations and helping keep the instruments cool. “At this point, the … Read more
Washington: Scientists have developed a new method to monitor sodium levels in the blood without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system that tracks sodium in real-time, even through the skin. The approach bypasses traditional barriers, such as water interference, and opens up the potential for … Read more
NASA has awarded a contract to MacLean Engineering & Applied Technologies, LLC of Houston to provide simulation and advanced software services to the agency. The Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) contract includes services from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2030, with a maximum potential value not to exceed $150 million. The … Read more