India's electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached ₹22 lakh crore, indicating a significant revolution in the country's mobility sector. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari stated that this milestone reflects India's rapid adoption of sustainable transportation options, with electric vehicles emerging as a mainstream option rather than a niche alternative. The expansion has been fueled by lower battery costs, government subsidies, and increased consumer awareness of environmental concerns. EVs are expected to account for roughly 40% of new vehicle sales by 2030,
The Maharashtra government has launched the Swayampurna Maharashtra Residential Roof Top (SMART) Solar Scheme, a major program aiming at lowering electricity bills for low-income homes while also encouraging clean energy usage. Families who consume less than 100 units of power per month would receive up to 95% subsidy for rooftop solar installations under the scheme. According to the government resolution, below poverty line (BPL) users will pay only ₹2,500 for a 1 kW system, while Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households will pay ₹5,000. Low-consumption consumers will bear ₹10
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that India is emerging as a worldwide leader in communications, technology, and AI. Addressing reporters at the Kautilya Economic Forum in New Delhi, he stated that the country now has 944 million broadband users and the world's second-largest mobile subscriber base, reflecting its leadership in the digital era. Scindia noted that the next India Mobile Congress (IMC), which will take place from October 8 to 11 in New Delhi, has evolved from a national event to a worldwide platform. The event is expected to attract representatives from 150 nations,
Indonesia has officially started construction of a 92-megawatt floating solar power facility, a key step in its efforts to increase renewable energy production. The project will utilise water surfaces like reservoirs to house solar panels, allowing the country to generate clean electricity while saving valuable land resources. The initiative is expected to play an essential part in Indonesia's long-term effort to diversify its energy sources. The government's aim in deploying floating solar technology is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and improve energy securit
The Delhi government has announced a major renewable energy plan to increase the usage of solar electricity throughout the city. Officials confirmed that solar panels will soon be put on roughly 1,000 government buildings, with the project estimated to generate approximately 55 megawatts (MW) of sustainable energy when completed. The solar panels will cover a wide range of public facilities, including hundreds of schools, more than 40 fire stations, 24 Delhi Jal Board offices, and over 70 Municipal Corporation of Delhi buildings. This action is estimated to save over ₹50 crore in annual
Researchers have successfully created fertilizable eggs from human skin cells, resulting in early-stage embryos. The findings, published in Nature Communications, represent a significant advancement in the search for advanced fertility treatments. The procedure involved transplanting the nucleus of a skin cell, which contains the majority of human genetic material, into a donor egg stripped of its own nucleus. Using this procedure, the team created 82 functional immature eggs. These oocytes were then fertilised in the laboratory, creating embryos that carried DNA from the skin cell donor.
Engineers at the University of Massachusetts created the first artificial neurons capable of communicating directly with living cells, marking a significant milestone. The achievement brings research closer to developing computing systems that mirror the biological principles of the human brain and potentially integrate with the human body. The artificial neurones were created to mimic the electrical functions of natural neurones, making them the most similar to biological ones so far. The researchers had previously worked on protein nanowires synthesised from bacteria that generate electr
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has reached a historic milestone by delivering its first radar images of Earth's surface, kicking off a new era of international space collaboration. NASA and ISRO collaboratively designed the mission, which seeks to provide highly detailed and precise data to enable scientific research and practical applications around the world. ISRO launched NISAR on July 30, 2025, and it is equipped with cutting-edge radar technologies capable of imaging Earth with remarkable clarity. On August 21, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's L-band radar
India announced a big step forward in planetary science with the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), which will launch in March 2028. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently invited researchers to analyse existing Venus data and contribute to new studies that will enhance the scope of this ground-breaking mission. Venus, sometimes referred to as Earth's twin due to its size and composition, exhibits dramatic contrasts that continue to puzzle scientists. With surface temperatures approaching 450°C and a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere filled with sulphuric acid clouds, it provides o
India's smartphone sector continues to grow, with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) reporting a 39% increase in smartphone exports in August 2025 over the same month last year. Exports increased from USD 1.09 billion in August 2024 to $1.53 billion in August 2025. Exports to the United States, India's largest market, had particularly strong growth. Shipments more than doubled in August, increasing 148% from USD 388 million last year to USD 965 million. Exports to the United States reached USD 8.43 billion for April-August 2025, accounting for approximately 80% of the fu