Technology

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Business

Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Stocks leapt, oil prices sank, and the dollar dropped in Asia on Wednesday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump touted “great progress” toward a “final agreement” with Tehran, while momentum in AI-driven trades accelerated. Trump said he would briefly pause an operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a […]

Defence

Govt Signs ₹1,476 Crore Deal with BEL for Advanced Electronic Systems for Army

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract worth ₹1,476 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in the national capital. According to […]

English

Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system’s far reaches

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C: In the far reaches of our solar system – beyond the outermost planet Neptune – resides a host of icy and desolate celestial bodies. Among these objects, only the dwarf planet Pluto was known to possess an atmosphere – until now. Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of […]

Business

SEBI to issue advisory for market players on vulnerabilities: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, stated on Monday that SEBI will soon issue an advisory outlining how market players should remain alert to vulnerabilities and play a proactive role in mitigation. He also advised market participants to utilise available tools to proactively identify vulnerabilities and combat cyber […]

Defence

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that sustained research and the ability to create a “surprise element” will be decisive in future warfare, as he addressed the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. He said countries that adapt fastest to rapid technological change will hold a clear advantage on […]

English

Govt launches ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’ for real-time disaster warnings

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday launched the ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’, developed with the support of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah. According to the government, the advanced system is designed to deliver […]

Business

India’s pharma rise driven by innovation push: Ex-US NIH Director

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership, and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Zerhouni said the India-US relationship in healthcare and biotechnology has steadily strengthened over the years, moving beyond […]

Business

UPI sees 25% growth at 22.35 billion transactions in April, begins FY27 on a strong note

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s digital payments ecosystem recorded a 25 per cent year-on-year growth in April, with UPI clocking 22.35 billion transactions. In value terms, transactions stood at Rs 29.03 lakh crore, reflecting a 21 per cent annual growth, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Friday. On a daily […]

Elections

ECI introduces QR code-based ID system to secure counting centres

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system to enhance security and prevent unauthorised access at counting centres during elections. The new system will be implemented starting May 4, during the counting of votes for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, […]

English

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech’s AI bet swells to $700 billion

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Alphabet’s blowout cloud growth has reset expectations across major tech companies, leaving investors to recalibrate which firms are delivering the clearest returns. All four of the U.S. tech giants that reported results on Wednesday signaled that spending on artificial intelligence would not slow down, with combined outlays now set to surpass $700 billion […]