Srinagar, May 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a review meeting of the Science and Technology Department. The Lt Governor discussed important matters related to the functioning of Jammu Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) and Jammu Kashmir Science Technology & Innovation Council (JKST&IC). He took stock of the key solar power projects and schemes including Rooftop Solarization of Government and Residential buildings, Solar Power Plants installed under Smart City Project an

NEW DELHI, May 7: Government and industry should work together to bring down import dependence in the medical device segment to below 50 per cent over the next five years, Department of Pharmaceuticals Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Tuesday. Highlighting the critical need to focus on quality to ensure that India becomes globally competitive, he noted that the government is in the process of formulating standards for over 2,000 medical devices being produced in the country in order to make [] T

Dharamshala, May 6: Emphasising that the nations progress depends on the continuous development of education and research in science and technology, President Draupadi Murmu on Monday called for tailoring Indias research programmes as per national contemplation and need rather than blindly aping other countries. We need to set our priorities and programmes in education and research on the basis of national contemplation and need, rather than blindly imitating the methods set by other countries.

NEW DELHI, May 6: State-owned BSNL will start rolling out 4G services across the country from August, using completely indigenous technology in line with the governments Atmanirbhar policy, according to official sources. BSNL officials claimed to have recorded peak speed of 40-45 megabit per second on the 4G network which has been rolled out in the premium spectrum band of 700 megahertz (Mhz) as well as in 2,100 Mhz band during the pilot phase. The company has rolled out 4G [] The post BSNL to l

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Apr 30: A one-day awareness program on Biotech Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Skill Development training was organized by the School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. The program was attended by the Undergraduate, Post Graduate and Ph D scholars of the department along with the staff and faculty members. The occasion was graced by an invited speaker, Er Ankush Varma from IIIM Jammu, who is a distinguished figure in the realm of entreprene

New Delhi, Apr 29: UltraTech Cement Ltd on Monday reported a 35.24 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,258.58 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024. The leading cement maker had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,670.10 crore in the January-March quarter of the last fiscal, according to a regulatory filing from UltraTech. Its revenue from operations rose 9.41 per cent to Rs 20,418.94 crore during the period under review. It was at [] The post UltraTech Cement Q

HYDERABAD, Apr 29: The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) has announced Krishna M Ella, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech as the associations new President for a two-year period from April 2024. A press release from Bharat Biotech said Ella takes over the Presidency from Adar C Poonawala who held the post from 2019 to March 2024. For the current 2-year term, Mahima Datla, Managing Director of Biological E assumes the role of Vice President, T Srinivas, CFO of Bharat [

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: HCL Technologies FY25 guidance of 3-5 per cent represents a good growth in current environment, CEO C Vijayakumar said, adding cloud migration and GenAI projects are gaining traction but financial services vertical could face headwinds. Vijayakumar told PTI in an interview that HCL Technologies (HCLTech) is keen on acquisitions in areas of semiconductor, automotive, and of platforms that drive strong annuity revenues or geographies such as Japan. He asserted that the company

Forgettable Knight Show KOLKATA, Apr 26: Jonny Bairstow lit the Kolkata skyline with a monstrous century as Punjab Kings owned the City of Joy with a world record chase of 262 against a completely befuddled Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here on Friday. On a sultry evening in a parched Kolkata, Punjab Kings batters rained sixes 24 of them all as a target of 262 was overhauled in 18.4 overs, courtesy Bairstows unbeaten 108 off 48 balls, [] The post Bairstow ton, Shashank pyrotechnics in h

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Japan-based HR solutions provider Mynavi Corporation has acquired a majority stake in human resource tech platform Awign, a statement said on Friday. Under the new structure, Bengaluru-based Awign aims to generate USD 1 billion revenue by 2030. With this acquisition, few of Awigns early investors including Capria, Lumis, MSDF, Amicus Capital and Pankaj Bansal will exit the company, the statement by Awign said. Mynavi will hold a significant majority in the company and co-foun

Mumbai, Apr 26: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, extending their rally for the sixth day running, on heavy buying in Tech Mahindra and firm trends in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 176.47 points to 74,515.91 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 50.05 points to 22,620.40. From the Sensex basket, Tech Mahindra jumped over 12.50 per cent after the IT services companys CEO outlined an ambitious three-year roadmap to accelerate revenue growth [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 25 : Nearly two weeks after an Israel-linked container vessel was seized by Irans military, India on Thursday said there are certain technicalities involved in the return of the remaining 16 Indian crew members is concerned. Ann Tessa Joseph, the sole woman cadet among the 17 Indian crew members of the vessel MSC Aries that was seized on April 13, was released on April 18 following concerted efforts by the Indian mission in Tehran and the Iranian [] The post Remaining 16 Indians o

GENEVA, Apr 20: Gambias Muhammadou Kah was elected chair of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development on Friday. The announcement came as the commission concluded its 27th session at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Kah is renowned for his extensive experience and contribution to technology and development. Under his leadership, the commission aims to address the international communitys most pressing challenges today, including sustainable development and bridging the digital

Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and one from Belarus for secretly supplying missile-applicable items for Pakistans ballistic missile programmes, including its long-range missile programme, the State Department has announced. The names of the companies are Xian Longde Technology Development, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade and Granpect Co. Ltd from China and Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant from Belarus. These entities have engaged in activities or transa

United States, Apr 19: Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button deal. The firings confirmed by Google late Wednesday came a day after nine employees were arrested during sit-in protests at offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, after the company called police. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The dissent roil

Secretary, Union Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha interacting with a patient in the IPD of Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Jammu. The post Secretary, Union Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha interacting with a patient in the IPD of Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Jammu. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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Technology is changing the world as we know it; from the way we communicate, to simpler methods of conducting business, and even how we treat ailments. One area where technology has made a significant leap is in the field of hair restoration. Comparing the old methods like popping biotin pills and wearing wigs to the most recent technological trajectory, one cannot help but to marvel at modernity. More people are opting for surgical methods such asTurkey Hair Transplant, in the [] The post Techn

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Fulfilling its commitment to establishing educational hubs across India and making education more accessible to students, Physics Wallah (PW), launched a tech-enabled offline Vidyapeeth Centre in Preet Vihar, Delhi. The Centre boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure with 9 tech-enabled classrooms offering a conducive learning environment and provides a self-study space, fostering a productive study atmosphere. Additionally, it has the Student Welfare Society

NEW DELHI, Apr 9: Investors funding in the edtech space is driving an unwarranted behaviour which is not good for the industry, Byjus Aakash Education Services Ltd (AESL) Managing Director and CEO Deepak Mehrotra has said. Speaking to PTI, Mehrotra also said that digital alone cant meet aspirations of medical and engineering students looking to get into premium institutions, and it is important to address requirement of new learners. Investors funding is very clearly driving behaviours which are

Er Kiran Wattal alongwith officials of Association handing over a cheque to Muskan in presence of SP Singh, Chairman of GFI Technical Committee. The post Er Kiran Wattal alongwith officials of Association handing over a cheque to Muskan in presence of SP Singh, Chairman of GFI Technical Committee. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 2: German automotive major BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services firm, on Tuesday, said they will form a joint venture to set up an automotive software and IT development hub in India. The two firms have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) with the aim to establish an automotive software and IT development hub in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai, a joint statement by the companies said. The main [] The post BMW Group, Tata Tech

DE Web Desk Kathua/Jammu, Apr 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Police is contemplating a new mechanism to integrate technology and physical infrastructure to strengthen the security, including for protected people who are facing threats, officials said. We want to promise that through the use of technology, such as CCTVs, physical infrastructure like security lights and sensors, security will be strengthened, Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain told reporters here. Follow the Daily Excelsior chan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 29: Prevest DenPro, a leading name in the field of dentistry, has received prestigious recognition from the Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, for its exceptional in-house Research and Development (R&D) center. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Prevest DenPro, as it becomes the first dental company to achieve such a distinguished acknowledgment. The recognition from DSIR is

NEW DELHI, Mar 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned that a powerful technology like AI in unskilled, untrained hands holds significant risk of misuse, as he advocated the need for clear dos and donts and use of watermarks on AI-generated content to curb misinformation and deepfake-related harms in the society. In a candid, free-wheeling chat with Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, Modi spoke at length on how India has democratised technology for the b

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 21: PackTech Asia, an exhibition that showcases the latest packaging technologies, machinery, and equipment for various industries, commenced today at Reagle Park in Jammu. Rahul Sahai, representing the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) as Chair of PHDCCI Jammu Chapter, extended a warm greeting to all the attendees during the inauguration of the exhibition. This event, slated from March 21 to 23, underscores the burgeoning Indian packaging industr

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By Girish Linganna An observer on Abdul Kalam Island may have seen a missile launch on March 11, which may have appeared similar to previous launches. If the observer had paid closer attention, she would have noticed it was actually the tenth test of the Agni V missile, Indias first intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the heart of China. The true significance of the launch was concealed within the nose cone of the missile and spectators wouldnt have guessed [] The post Indias

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) and Pharma Technology Index.com Pvt. Ltd (PTIL) collaborate to host 16th Edition PharmaTech Expo & Lab Tech Expo- 2024 in Chandigarh. The Engineering Export Promotion Council of India in partnership with Pharma Technology Index.com Pvt. Ltd (PTIL) are proud to announce the 16th Edition Pharma Tech Expo & LabTech Expo 2024, scheduled to take place from April 12 to 14, 2024, at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Cha

NEW DELHI, Mar 18 : President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked IAS officers to make use of the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics for an efficient and smart administration. Addressing the state civil services officers attending the 125th induction training programme at LBSNAA (Mussoorie) who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said they are in a position where they can be an inspiration to others. As IAS (Indian Administrative Service) off

SEOUL, Mar 18:US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the need to make sure that technologies sustain democratic values, telling a democracy summit on Monday that authoritarian regimes deploy technologies to undermine democracy and human rights. Blinken spoke at the ministerial conference of the third Summit for Democracy, a US-led initiative held in Seoul this year. Revitalising democracy will also require us to shape the technological future, thats inclusive, thats rights respecting,

New Delhi, Mar 18: The Indian Army has raised an elite unit that will undertake research and evaluation of futuristic communication technologies like 6G, artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing for military use in view of the changing nature of the field. The Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group or STEAG is mandated to nurture technologies spanning the complete spectrum of wired and wireless systems, officials said. The setting up of STEAG is part of the Arm

By Mahima Garg The term consumer has not been given an exhaustive legal definition in international law, but the US President, John F. Kennedys statement that consumers, by definition, include us all, while introducing a draft Bill on consumer rights on March 15, 1962 (now celebrated as World Consumer Rights Day), is the source of the concept of consumer rights. Therefore, consumer rights ought to be viewed as a distinct subset of human rights. It is interesting that although one [] The post Wor

TOKYO, Mar 15:Nissan and Honda said Friday they will work together on developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology to pool resources in a sector where Japanese automakers have fallen behind. The chief executives of Nissan Motor Co. And Honda Motor Co. Appeared together in a news conference in Tokyo to announce that Japans second and third biggest automakers would look into possibilities, scope and areas that show potential for collaboration in electrification and the use of inte

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after releasing a report on A decade of Science & Technology Panorama for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after releasing a report on A decade of Science & Technology Panorama for Atma Nirbhar Bharat, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 13: The IDA Srinagar Branch marked International Womens Day with a vibrant celebration, featuring a keynote address by famous dentist Dr. Harsh Haren Shah from Mumbai. Dr. Shahs enlightening speech, titled Designing Smiles Everyday, engaged an audience of approximately 45 dentists from the region, creating an impactful event. The Womens Day celebration, organized by IDA Srinagar Branch, aimed to honour the significant contributions of women in dentistry. It

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurating National Speed Breeding Crop Facility, at BRIC-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali, Chandigarh on Monday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurating National Speed Breeding Crop Facility, at BRIC-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali, Chandigarh on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Prof Ankur Gupta (Director MIET) and Ruchika Gupta (Joint Director) receiving award at Edutech Summit in Mumbai. The post Prof Ankur Gupta (Director MIET) and Ruchika Gupta (Joint Director) receiving award at Edutech Summit in Mumbai. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after inaugurating 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabadon Wednesday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after inaugurating 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) at Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabadon Wednesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LANCASTER (UK), Mar 6: Europe invests a lot in research, and publishes and patents many ideas. But it fails to compete with the US and China when it comes to translating its innovation effort into large, global technology firms. The seven largest US tech companies, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, are 20 times bigger than the EUs seven largest, and generate more than ten times more revenue. That isnt to say Europe has no tech success [] The post Europes tech i

Jammu, Mar 6: In a first of its kind, the Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu has successfully started genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations on cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology at Government Medical College. As per officials, as a capacity building in genetic sequencing and to provide most advanced technology in diagnostics as well as research, NGS was started in oncogenetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes targeting harmful

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has successfully started molecular genetic testing on cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. Dr Sandeep Dogra, Professor & HoD Microbiology, informed that the Department was provided NGS equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic for the sequencing of SARS-COV2 virus. He said since COVID-19 is over, the spare testing capacity of this high-end equipment was explored to be used f

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, flanked by ISRO Chairman S.Somanath, inaugurating the first-of-its-kind IN-SPACe Technical Centre at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, flanked by ISRO Chairman S.Somanath, inaugurating the first-of-its-kind IN-SPACe Technical Centre at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala along with LG Manoj Sinha at the Technology Exhibition & Seed Mela organised by SKUAST-K on Monday. -Excelsior/Shakeel The post Union Minister Parshottam Rupala along with LG Manoj Sinha at the Technology Exhibition & Seed Mela organised by SKUAST-K on Monday. -Excelsior/Shakeel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .