Technology
Government is working to free the tech industry from unnecessary regulations
PM addresses NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum; Government is working to free the tech industry from unnecessary regulations: PM […]
Technology & Automation Solutions
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA upgrades GrapeNet to add AI into Export Value Chain
APEDA upgrades the GrapeNet to use AI, Blockchain and other Tech solutions to ensure secured, scalable and cost effective interface in the exports value chain […]
Technology
TIFAC unveils two new initiatives SAKSHAM & Seaweed Mission
TIFAC unveils two new initiatives of Technology —SAKSHAM (Shramik Shakti Manch)- a dynamic job portal for mapping the skills of Shramiks vis-à-vis requirements of MSMEs and a Seaweed Mission for commercial farming of seaweeds and its processing for value addition […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon 2021 begins
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission & Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation kick-start the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021 […]
Health Care
9 Healthcare Biz get Approval under PLI Scheme
9 Health Care companies get Approval accorded under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices
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World
BEL to supply Software Defined Radio (Tactical) to Defence
MoD and BEL sign contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio (Tactical) worth over Rs 1,000 crore […]
Technology
DRDO and IISc sign MoU for Joint Advanced Technology Program
DRDO today signed a MoU with IISc Bengaluru for creation of JATP–Center of Excellence (JATP – CoE) to expand the scope and objective of existing Joint Advanced Technology Program […]
Technology
BCCI to use drones in capturing Cricket Matches
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have granted conditional exemption to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the deployment of drones for live aerial cinematography of the India Cricket Season in 2021. […]
Technology
Science diplomats & representatives of foreign missions in India discuss shaping of STIP
Science attaches, science diplomats and representatives of foreign missions in India from about 20 countries discussed best practices for shaping India’s upcoming science policy at the round table discussion organized for consultation on the draft Science Technology and Innovation Policy recently. […]
Technology
KOO AND REPUBLIC TV TIE UP TO PROMOTE ‘AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT’ INITIATIVE
India’s largest micro-blogging platform ‘Koo’ announces its tie up with Republic TV to further reach and encourage Indian audiences to express their thoughts and opinions on everyday trending news […]
Technology
Gadkari calls for R&D and shifts towards alternate battery technologies for EVs
With electric vehicles fast becoming the new reality, Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport & Highways Sh. Nitin Gadkari has stressed the need to emerge as pioneers in developing leading battery and power-train technologies. […]
Technology
Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile
DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. […]
Technology
India’s Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP
India’s Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP; The policy document aims at taking everything into consideration to shape the future of the country […]
Technology
Innovative low-cost intervention tackles water supply challenges in Maharashtra towns
Innovative low-cost intervention tackles water supply challenges in Maharashtra towns; These solutions will minimize the need for costly infrastructure components and improve the operation of the system […]
Technology
India’s global position rises both in innovations & publications
India’s global position rises both in innovations & publications; The movement to convert ideas to usable technologies and then to scale them up has now spread through the country; […]
Agriculture & Commodities
1st Virtual Expo for R&D in processed food sector held
Shri Rameswar Teli, MoS, MoFPI today inaugurated the First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D in processed food sector for showcasing the outcomes of R&D Projects supported by the Ministry of premier Food Technology Institutions of India. […]
Technology
MEITY setup Quantum Computing Applications Lab, Powered by AWS
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to establisha Quantum Computing Applications Lab, Powered by AWS; Pioneering initiative to apply quantum computing to advance India’s science and technology development initiatives and bolster economy […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU IPR dialogue held
The 1st India-EU IPR dialogue was held on 14th January, 2021 between the EU Commission and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)through a virtual platform. The aim of the dialogue was to further strengthen the India-EU relation & facilitate enhanced cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. […]
Technology
PM announces 1000 crore Startup India seed fund
PM interacts with Startups and addresses ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit; nnounces 1000 crore Startup India seed fund; Startups are changing demographic characteristics of today’s business; India is working for a startup ecosystem ‘Of the Youth, By the Youth, For the Youth’; 8 thousand startups registered on GeM, Done business worth 2300 crore […]
Technology
Prarambh: Startup India International Summit inagurated with BIMSTEC members
Piyush Goyal inaugurates the Prarambh: Startup India International Summit; Says Indian startup ecosystem has made big progress in last five years and Over 41 thousand Startups are already registered […]
Technology
New tech to increase Data storage and memory
Ultra-high mobility electron gas can increase information transfer speed &data storage density in quantum devices; Scientists at INST, Mohali, Punjab have produced an ultra-high mobility 2d-electron gas (2DEG) […]
Business
ISRO’s IN-SPACe to provide opportunities for start-ups
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in collaboration with private sector to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat; To provide opportunities for Startups and private companies explore space sector […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bhutan MoU approved for Cooperation in outer space activities
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful users of outer space signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu and exchanged. […]
Technology
24 Awards under 7 categories conferred at Digital India Awards 2020 by President
24 digital governance initiatives/ products by Government entities under 7 categories received Digital India Awards 2020 by President today; Digital India Awards reflect the overall vision of the government to empower citizens to achieve their aspirations and make India a digital superpower- President Shri Nath Kovind […]
Technology
DRDO Scientists develop Quantum based technology for Random Number Generation
DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory for Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT) has developed a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) which detects random quantum events and converts those into a stream of binary digits. […]
Technology
89 Startups pitch innovations to Indian Army
In a major push to support Atmanirbharta and to promote an innovation ecosystem, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), conducted an outreach webinar for startups in emerging technologies. […]
Technology
Innovation Challenge for Developing Portable Devices Launched
National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with DPIIT Launches Innovation Challenge for Developing Portable Devices to Test Drinking Water Quality […]
Technology
MSDE signs MoU with Microsoft and NASSCOM for employability skilling program
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) joined hands with Microsoft and NASSCOM Foundation to provide a digital content for ITI students and also future-ready employability skilling program for upskilling and reskilling. […]
Corona Virus
IT minister announces launch of Grand Challenge for strengthening the CoWIN system
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the launching of “CoWIN”, a Grand Challenge for strengthening the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system […]
Technology
Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats (GIST) meet begins at IISF 2020
Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats (GIST) meet begins at IISF2020; No country can achieve global solutions in isolation; Such challenges can be addressed through cooperation, particularly seamless scientific and technological cooperation; There is enormous untapped potential in connecting and engaging with the Indian scientific diaspora – not only for the benefit of our national development but also for the global good […]
General
GPS-based toll collection system cleared: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that the Government has finalized GPS-based(Global Positioning System) technology toll collection to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country. […]
Technology
ARCI and IIT-H Scientists develop high-performance hybrid supercapacitors
ARCI and IIT-H Scientists develop high-performance hybrid supercapacitors with novel electrode material; The device could pave way for next-generation high power-high energy storage devices for day to day use […]
Technology
Li-CO2 batteries to be used in space missions
Swarna Jayanti Fellow to work on Metal CO2 battery which can reduce payload mass & launch costs of planetary missions; Prof Chandra Shekhar Sharma, from IIT Hyderabad recently demonstrated the technical feasibility of Lithium- CO2 battery in simulated Mars atmosphere for the first time, patent filed for the technology […]
Technology
Time for our AVGC experts to work for Indian films: Javadekar
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar today addressed the CII Big Picture Summit. In a message to the audience he said its time for our AVGC experts to work for Indian films […]
Technology
India Post launches DakPay App
India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments’ services ‘DakPay’, aims to Transform Banking Experience at the last mile; DakPay is double strength of service offerings in the form of online payments and home delivery of financial services […]
General
2,800 films from 108 countries received for 51st IFFI
2,800 films from 108 countries on a single topic is an example of peoples’ immense talent: Shri Prakash Javadekar; 51st IFFI would be organized in a hybrid manner […]
Technology
India to undergo reforms in Space Sector
PM interacts with industries, startups, and academia from the Space sector; Reforms in the Space sector not limited to ensuring Ease of Doing Business; help is provided at each and every stage; PM expresses hope that the country would soon become the manufacturing hub of space assets; Our endeavor is also to ensure the benefits of the space program reach out to the poorest; Just like Indian talent has been able to attain worldwide fame in the IT sector, it will be able to do so in the Space sector as well […]
General
Media plays an important role in dealing with anti-India forces: Shripad Naik
The media has an important role in dealing with anti-India forces. It is the responsibility of all of us, including the media persons, to ensure that our media is not misused by the anti-India forces against our own country. […]
Technology
BSNL to introduce the worlds first satellite-based narrowband-IoT network in India
BSNL, in partnership with Skylotech India, announced today a breakthrough in satellite-based NB-IoT (Narrow Band-Internet of Things), in pursuance of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modis vision of a truly Digital India starting with fishermen, farmers, construction, mining, and logistics enterprises. […]
Foreign Relations
India – Portugal discuss Tech Collaboration
Dignitaries from India and Portugal discussed about areas like water, healthcare, agritech, waste management, cleantech climate solutions, and ICT in which the two countries can collaboratef […]
Technology
PM to ensure timely roll out of 5G to leapfrog into the future
PM addresses India Mobile Congress 2020; Calls to make India a global hub for telecom equipment, design, development and manufacturing; To ensure timely roll out of 5G to leapfrog into the future […]
Business
Shipping Ministry issues draft guidelines for Technical Specifications
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issues draft guidelines of Technical Specifications of Floating Structures for public consultation; Ministry intends to promote floating jetties for various usages all along the Indian Coastline […]
Technology
Innovate for India mantra to imbibe the Scientific Community
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to the scientific community to Innovate for India (I4I) and create a competitive advantage to make India Aatmanirbhar. […]
Foreign Relations
India, USA sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd December 2020, in the field of Intellectual Property Cooperation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce of the United States of America. […]
Technology
Young scientists showcase at SCO Young Scientist Conclave
Young scientists share innovative ideas in a range of areas at the SCO Young Scientist Conclave; Dr. Harsh Vardhan exhorts the astute scientists at the 1st SCO Young Scientist Conclave to ‘Innovate, Patent, Produce & Prosper’ to lead our countries towards faster development; A roadmap for networking and collaboration in these areas prepared with provisions for exchange of young scientists across the SCO member states […]
Business
Green Charcoal Hackathon organized to reduce the carbon footprint
This Hackathon is an innovation in the pursuit of reducing our carbon footprint: says Shri R. K. Singh at launch of Green Charcoal Hackathon; NTPC Ltd. & NVNN work towards finding greener solutions for growing air pollution concerns […]
Technology
ARTPARK to usher industry, academia, and government collaboration using AI
ARTPARK to usher in a new model of industry, academia, and government collaboration in AI & Robotics for societal impact, The triple helix of industry, academia, and the government sets a template of partnership in the frontier areas of technology– a theme which will receive focus in the soon to be released STIP2020: Professor Ashutosh Sharma, DST Secretary, Some of these facilities will be key enablers for whole new sets of technologies, products, and services;
One such service will be BhashaSetu – that will enable real-time Indic language translation, both of speech to speech and speech to text […]
Corona Virus
Government Launches Mission COVID Suraksha to accelerate Vaccine Development
The Government of India (GOI) has announced the third stimulus package of Rs. 900 Crore for the Mission COVID Suraksha- The Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission. This grant will be provided to the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) […]
Technology
India Climate Change Knowledge Portal launched
Single point information source on Climate Action “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal” launched; India has achieved its Pre-2020 Climate Action targets: Shri Prakash Javadekar […]
Technology
Technology can be an enabler for international collaborations: Prof. K VijayRaghavan, PSA
Prof. K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, highlighted the challenge of being AtmaNirbhar in a world where one also has to be interactive internationally and how technology can be an enabler for India […]