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Namo Bharat crosses Yamuna for first time during trial runs
New Delhi, April 14: The Namo Bharat train from Meerut crossed the Yamuna for the first time and reached the multi-modal transit hub at Sarai Kale Khan in southeast Delhi during trial runs conducted over the weekend, a precursor to the station's inauguration in June, said an official on Monday.
Simonsson: India has innovation conditions, needs fewer barriers
New Delhi, April 11: India's expanding role in the global AI race came into focus at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit, where Jon Simonsson, Senior Director at the Prime Minister's Office of Sweden, praised the country's knowledge ecosystem while pointing to areas that could further accelerate innovation.
Afghan Taliban conducts four public executions despite international condemnation
Kabul, April 11: Despite mounting international condemnation, the Afghan Taliban carried out four public executions on Friday in the western provinces of Badghis and Nimroz of Afghanistan, as confirmed by the Taliban-run Supreme Court.
FM Sitharaman rolls out red carpet for Austrian companies to invest in India
Vienna, April 11: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday invited Austrian companies to invest in India and highlighted the huge potential for strengthening bilateral economic ties between the two countries in renewable energy, electric vehicles, innovations and startups.
Building indigenous future-ready defence ecosystem is strategic necessity: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, April 10: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocated for the development and modernisation of the Armed Forces through self-reliance on Thursday and said that low-cost high-tech solutions and enhanced fighting capability are needed.
Union Minister JP Nadda launches 'Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal' for seamless patient care
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, announced the launch of the Inter-AIIMS Referral portal, developed indigenously by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to revolutionize healthcare management and patient referral systems across the country.
Brutal 'honour killing': Karnataka court hands down death penalty to 3, life term to 9 for massacring family
Raichur (Karnataka), April 8: A court in Karnataka's Raichur district on Tuesday pronounced its verdict on the sensational honour killing case of the murder of five members of a family over an inter-caste love marriage in 2020, sentencing three of the convicts to death and nine others to life imprisonment.
Bihar IT Minister hands over office space to 10 startup companies
Patna, April 7: Bihar Information and Technology Minister Krishna Kumar Mantu inaugurated office spaces for 10 new IT startups and handed them over to young entrepreneurs free of cost at Biscomaun Tower, providing a fresh boost to the startup ecosystem in Bihar.
Israel sees decline in hi-tech workforce for first time in decade: report
Jerusalem, April 7: The number of employees in the Israeli hi-tech sector recorded its first decline in a decade in 2024, according to a report published by the Israel Innovation Authority on Monday.
Nagaland: IKS research centre to study water management in agriculture & ethnic culinary practices
Kohima, April 7: The Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the state, has been sanctioned an ‘Indian Knowledge Systems’ (IKS) Research Centre to study indigenous knowledge systems of water management in agriculture and ethnic culinary practices among the tribal communities of the northeastern state.
Tata Power to set up 100 MW battery energy storage system in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 7: Tata Power announced on Monday that it has received approval from the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to install a 100 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Mumbai over the next two years.
After minister's nudge at 'Start-up Mahakumbh', Shark Tank's Aman Gupta vows to aim higher
New Delhi, April 6: Aman Gupta, one of the popular judges of ‘Shark Tank’ reality show, joined the raging debate on India’s ‘vegan ice-cream' start-ups as compared to Chinese semiconductors and electronics businesses and extended support to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s call for better ideas and innovation in Indian start-up ecosystem.
GeM facilitates over Rs 38,500 crore in transactions for 30,000+ startups
New Delhi, April 6: The government e-marketplace (GeM) has enabled over Rs 38,500 crore in transactions for 30,000+ startups, reinforcing its position as a true catalyst in India's innovation ecosystem, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement on Sunday.
Inspired... Ease My Trip Co Founder Rikant Pittie enters start-up debate, pens Linkedin post
New Delhi, April 6: Union Minister Piyush Goyal's straight talk on the Indian startup ecosystem at Start-up Mahakumbh has ignited a debate. Amidst this, EaseMyTrip CEO and co-founder Rikant Pittie highlighted the transformative journey of a "bootstrapped company" that has redefined travel with cutting-edge technology.
Startup funding jumps 2.3 times to $357 million this week
New Delhi, April 6: India's startup ecosystem witnessed a strong funding rebound this week, with total investments soaring over 2.3 times to around $357.29 million across 30 deals, compared to $152.49 million raised by 23 startups last week.
Government e-Marketplace showcases startup power, unlocks new growth avenues
New Delhi, April 6: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) showcased its role in supporting startup growth and underlined the potential of public procurement as a tool for promoting innovation and inclusive development, at the just-concluded 'Startup Mahakumbh 2025' here, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday.
NPS corpus shoots up to Rs 14.4 lakh crore: PFRDA chairman
New Delhi, April 5: The National Pension System (NPS) has emerged as a cornerstone of India's pension sector with an accumulated corpus of Rs 14.4 lakh crore and 8.4 crore subscribers under NPS and the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), according to PFRDA chairman Deepak Mohanty.
Meghalaya CM launches Disaster and Relief Monitoring digital system
Shillong, April 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday launched the Disaster and Relief Monitoring System (DRMS), a digital platform aimed at streamlining disaster reporting, relief processing, and fund disbursement in the state.
Fine rice distribution a game-changer, says Telangana minister
Hyderabad, April 4: Telangana’s Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday termed the free distribution of fine rice through the Public Distribution System in Telangana a game-changer.
Indian Railways ropes in Delhi Metro for hi-tech wheel scan system to enhance safety, efficiency
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has taken a major step towards enhancing efficiency in rolling stock maintenance and safety in operations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems.
Future of Indian startups robust despite trade tariff challenges: Founders
New Delhi, April 4: India’s startup story remains strong and promising despite global uncertainties, top industry leaders said at the ‘Startup Mahakumbh’ event here on Friday.
India 2nd globally in unicorn creation, combined wealth surpasses $220 billion
New Delhi, April 3: India added the second highest number of unicorns at six, as compared to top global tech startup ecosystems, in 2024 -- taking the combined valuation of current Indian unicorns to more than $220 billion, a report showed on Thursday.
Nearly 3000 startups will be participating at Startup Mahakumbh 2025: DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh
New Delhi, April 3: Ahead of the highly anticipated second edition of 'Startup Mahakumbh' set to take place at Bharat Mandapam from April 3, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh said that nearly 3000 startups will be participating this time in the event.
TN: Shops and businesses in Nilgiris shut down against e-pass system
Chennai, April 2: A majority of shops and business establishments across the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu remained shut on Wednesday following a call for a district-wide bandh by merchant associations.
Raaj Shaandilyaa backed 'The Verdict 498A' to bring story of engineer-turned advocate to life
Mumbai, April 2: Filmmaker-producer Raaj Shaandilyaa is set to bankroll an upcoming film ‘The Verdict 498A’ based on Deeptanshu Shukla’s life, an engineer-turned advocate who sacrificed his career to fight against the rampant misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Divas celebrated at Raj Bhawan; cultural program highlights event
New Delhi, April 2: The youth of Odisha are the true architects of its future, said Governor. Hari Babu Kambhampati while addressing the grand Odisha Divas celebration at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.
13.86 lakh registered allopathic doctors, 7.51 lakh practitioners in AYUSH system: Centre
New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that there are 13,86,150 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine, contributing to an estimated doctor-population ratio of 1:811.
Raghav Chadha calls for judicial reforms to strengthen public trust
New Delhi, April 1: Raising concerns over recent developments in the judiciary, Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha on Tuesday urged the government to implement judicial reforms aimed at strengthening the system and maintaining public confidence.
Nilgiri business owners, taxi drivers, merchants to join April 2 strike against new E-pass system
Chennai, April 1: Merchants, business owners, taxi drivers, and hotel and restaurant operators in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district have declared their support for a district-wide bandh on April 2, protesting the newly-implemented e-pass system that restricts the number of tourist vehicles allowed into the hills.
Japan: Yamaha's HARMO system redefines eco-friendly boating
Tokyo, March 31: Yamaha Motor aims to promote a clean environment and enhance convenience in daily life.
Nearly 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH portal: Centre
New Delhi, March 29: Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration-Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, the government informed on Saturday.
Minister Piyush Goyal allays fears on US Tariffs; says, India, US together are a force multiplier
New Delhi, March 29: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to maintain relations with the Donald Trump administration in the United States of America (USA), saying that the world would think tomorrow what India thinks today. He said that India and US together are a "force multiply".
'Crucial investment in Kerala's technological development': Kerala CM on Gtech's 'Permute 2025'
Thiruvananthapuram, March 29: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday inaugurated the skill summit 'Permute 2025' organised by Group of Technology Companies (Gtech). During his speech, the Chief Minister called it a crucial investment in Kerala's technological development.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 to drive India's innovation landscape, economic transformation
New Delhi, March 29: Following the tremendous success of its inaugural edition, Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is all set to drive India's innovation landscape and economic transformation.
Global expansion of China's data-driven authoritarianism
New Delhi: As technological advancements become increasingly pervasive in all aspects of life, concerns regarding the ethics of new-age digital ecosystems gain acute significance. On the one hand, the deployment of data-driven technologies into governance has led to path-breaking advantages in terms of efficiency, reduction of time and energy, inclusivity, and exceptional smoothness of operations.
GRIT to convene high-level roundtable to enhance learning outcomes
Gandhinagar, March 28: Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT), a 'Think Tank' set up by the Government of Gujarat, is organizing a high-level "Roundtable on Enhancing Learning Outcomes", in collaboration with GCERT-Department of Education (DOE), Government of Gujarat and UNICEF.
Gujarat: GRIT to organise high-level roundtable on enhancing learning outcomes
Gandhinagar, March 28: Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT), a "Think Tank' set up by the Government of Gujarat, will organise a high-level "Roundtable on Enhancing Learning Outcomes", in collaboration with GCERT-Department of Education (DoE), Government of Gujarat and UNICEF.
Maharashtra: App-based entry system DigiPravesh introduced at Mantralaya
Mumbai, March 27: The Mantralaya Security Project is being implemented to enhance security and streamline visitor entry. In its first phase, a facial recognition-based entry system was introduced.
Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army
New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore.
Defence Ministry inks Rs 6,900 crore contracts for 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems
New Delhi, March 26: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles respectively at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore, Ministry of Defence said in a press release.