Imphal, March 23 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized the importance of agriculture as a critical sector for both the state and the nation on Monday, calling for sustained policy support and innovation-driven growth.The Chief Minister was speaking at the concluding...
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Kolkata, March 23 ISRO chairman V. Narayanan expressed confidence on Monday that India will become a developed nation by the time it marks 100 years of independence, in line with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Calcutta University convocation...
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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that more than fifty percent of the population is involved in agriculture and emphasized the need to focus on strengthening this sector.Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Agrivision Agri-Youth Parliament-2026 at the Central...
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Chandigarh, March 23 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Kharif Krishi Mela – 2026 at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) in Hisar on Monday, and praised the initiative of bringing farmers, scientists, and innovation together.He said that the...
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New Delhi, March 23 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO, Rajit Punhani, called on the industry to comply, build capacity, and collaborate among stakeholders to position India as a global hub for high-quality nutraceutical products, on Monday.Nutraceuticals are...
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New Delhi, March 23 – The government is not currently considering any proposals regarding the merger or consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs), according to Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary.Chaudhary stated in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that the amalgamation of PSBs has led to the...
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March 23, New Delhi: The Academia Industry Training India (AIT) program took place in Switzerland, bringing together Swiss and Indian scientists selected to validate and commercialize their inventions during a week-long intensive program.Eight Indian startups participated, attending workshops...
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Mumbai, March 22 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that in the coming decade, young innovators will not only address the deep-tech challenges facing the country, but also those of the world, especially the Global South and emerging economies.Delivering the concluding...
Mumbai, March 21 – Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Union government, inaugurated the two-day Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit at IIT Bombay on Saturday, highlighting the importance of deep-tech innovation for India's technological leadership and global competitiveness...
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Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, stated that India is emerging as a robust pharmaceutical economy. Addressing a gathering at the Healthcare Summit organized by an English media house in New Delhi today, Mr. Singh said that India's healthcare and medtech ecosystem is...
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Gurugram, March 21 A two-day international conference on 'Emerging Trends in Health, Environment and Sustainability' began at Gurugram University on Saturday.The conference, aimed at promoting environmental protection, sustainable development, and healthy lifestyles, was attended by over 500...
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Imphal, March 21: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a 'Developed India' is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise.Inaugurating the 'Agri-Youth Parliament-2026' at Central Agricultural University...
Washington, March 21 – The Trump administration has unveiled a national framework on artificial intelligence, which could shape Indian talent, IT firms, and policy debates as the US seeks to lead the global AI race.The US's new AI policy push signals a shift towards a more proactive approach...
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State Minister for Defence, Sanjay Seth, stated today that MSMEs and start-ups are playing a crucial role in transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub. He made this statement during the closing session of the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, held in New Delhi...
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As part of the celebration of National Science Day, Alpha English Higher Secondary School, Nongpoh, successfully organized its 3rd Annual Science Exhibition on the school campus, with the aim of promoting scientific awareness and encouraging innovation among students.The exhibition was...
Mumbai, March 20 – Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will lead discussions among over 200 startup founders and investors at the Bharat Innovates deep-tech pre-summit, which begins at IIT Bombay on Saturday, an official said.The two-day event, which will showcase startups, investor...
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Bengaluru, March 20 Jindal Stainless has partnered with IIMB to jointly create a customized "Strategic Leadership Development Programme".The programme aims to strengthen strategic thinking, business judgment, and decision-making capabilities among the company's senior professionals, preparing...
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Washington, March 20 – US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to protect a key work program for international students, aiming to retain foreign graduates, including thousands from India, amid rising global competition for skilled talent.Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, and...
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New Delhi, March 19 IT major Wipro announced on Thursday the launch of a new hub at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to deliver advanced AI-powered technology services to global Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) clients.The new facility will...
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New Delhi, March 19 The homegrown power giant, NTPC, has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group to explore business opportunities in various segments, including electricity distribution and storage.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Jatinder Singh Chandok, Head...
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