The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has inaugurated a new maker space named the Dr. Ranbir Singh Tinkerers’ Lab, designed to provide students with access to advanced tools and technology for hands-on innovation and learning. The facility, funded by the Maker Bhavan Foundation through a donation from Dr. Ranbir Singh, offers round-the-clock access to […]
Nefab Group, a global provider of industrial packaging, logistics and digital services, has announced the establishment of a new production facility in Bengaluru, operational as of December 5, 2024. According to an announcement, the facility aims to enhance the company’s production capabilities in India. The new unit includes a pallet and crate production line and […]
The steel cutting ceremony for the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy took place on December 16, 2024, at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. The event marked the start of construction for the vessel under a contract signed in March 2023 for six ships, with deliveries expected to begin in […]
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)-India project marked a new milestone with the inauguration of a testing and training facility at the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) in Indore. The facility will support the construction and assembly of detector subsystems while the main observatory site is under development in Hingoli, Maharashtra. The Department […]
A one-day workshop on advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem was held on December 13, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi. Organized by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), the workshop focused on strategies to make India self-reliant in integrated circuit (IC) chip manufacturing. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Deputy Chief of IDS (Perspective Planning and Force Development), […]
iMerit, a company specializing in AI data solutions, has launched an Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new facility marks iMerit’s 12th location and aims to strengthen its presence in the AI and automotive sectors. The company has already hired more than 220 employees at the center and plans to double […]
In a recent address, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti emphasized India’s growing role in the renewable energy sector, highlighting collaborative initiatives between India and the United States. Speaking at the South Asia Women in Energy leadership summit, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Garcetti outlined the increasing investments and joint ventures in solar, wind, and […]
Multiple US companies have settled bribery cases with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), paying significant fines to resolve charges of corrupt practices in India and other countries, according to a report by The Pioneer. Key Cases and Penalties Details of Bribery Schemes The SEC orders describe various […]
Suchi Semicon has inaugurated a $100 million outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) facility in Surat, Gujarat, with production set to begin for a major client. The plant includes a pilot production line capable of manufacturing 300,000 chips daily and is expected to generate $100 million in revenue within its first three years. The facility […]
HBL Engineering Limited, formerly known as HBL Power Systems Limited, has received a contract valued at ₹1,522.40 crore (excluding applicable taxes) from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works. The order involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), branded as “KAVACH,” for 2,200 locomotives. According to the company, the project is scheduled for completion […]
