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  In agriculture, drones distribute seeds or fertilizers with precision, saving both time and money. When combined with sensors and artificial intelligence, they can perform remote sensing, similar to satellites and airplanes, monitor large crops, conduct detailed analyses of soil’s chemical elements, and identify issues such as erosion. One of the most advanced techniques in this field, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), has been enhanced by Radaz, a startup founded in 2017 at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and now based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo. “It’s an innovative technology with enormous potential to generate a wide variety of products, serving various market segments,” says electrical engineer Hugo Enrique Hernández Figueroa from UNICAMP’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEEC), who led the team responsible for developing a radar mounted on a small drone. To achieve this, the team had to miniaturize the radar’s electronic hardware and antennas. The id...

The World Economic Forum has announced the 100 companies joining its Technology Pioneers Community in 2025. These companies reflect a global surge in emerging technologies, from smart robotics and spatial AI to scalable quantum solutions. Read more about the 2025 Technology Pioneers here. What do Google, Dropbox, PayPal and SoundCloud have in common? Apart from being technology companies that have disrupted industries with products and services millions of people now rely on, they are also all alumni of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers programme. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the community helps early-stage start-ups with technologies that can positively shape our future to grow. Since 2000, the initiative has recognized more than 1,200 companies, many of which have gone on to shape industries. In 2025, the Forum has selected 100 start-ups from 28 countries to join the community. The cohort reflects wider shifts in the innovation landscape with many of the ...

The Assam Tribune is now on Whatsapp. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest headlines. New Delhi, Oct 11: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Saturday highlighted visionary initiatives for India’s power sector by unveiling the roadmap for the development of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 -- in alignment with its long-term energy and climate objectives. Also Read - Gold rises more than Rs 2,000, silver breaches Rs 1.64 lakh mark CEA, the apex technical organisation under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 52nd Foundation Day here, in the presence of Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Power Ministry. Agarwal hailed the outstanding contribution of CEA in the coordinated development of the Indian power sector. Also Read - Farmers to earn Rs 84,263 crore from rabi crops after MSP hike for 2026-27 Advertisement He highlighted CEA’s instrumental role in policy formulation, power system planning, and promoting technological innovation to ensure a reliable, afforda...

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has strengthened its position in the marine and dredging sectors through a series of strategic acquisitions, as revealed in a recent corporate announcement. Acquisition Details KMEW has completed the acquisition of shares in three companies, significantly expanding its operational capabilities:Indian Ports Dredging Private Limited (IPDPL): KMEW acquired the remaining 29.99% stake for Rs. 41.53 lakhs, making IPDPL a wholly-owned subsidiary. Knowledge Infra Ports Private Limited (KIPPL): The company purchased the remaining 25.99% stake for Rs. 34.44 lakhs, transforming KIPPL into a wholly-owned subsidiary. Kamal Marine & Engineering Works Private Limited (KMEWPL): KMEW acquired a 51% stake for Rs. 121.87 lakhs, making KMEWPL a subsidiary. The total investment for these acquisitions amounts to Rs. 197.84 lakhs. Strategic Implications These acquisitions align with KMEW's core business and are expected to enhance its capabilit...