New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Bengaluru campus of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) is undergoing a major infrastructure expansion aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research capabilities, and industry engagement, the institute’s Director Prof. Harish Hirani said on Friday.Speaking to reporters at the campus near Hosakote in Bengaluru Rural district, Prof. Hirani said the institute is substantially upgrading both its academic and physical infrastructure to suppo…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) After more than two-and-a-half decades as a legislator, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented his maiden Budget on Friday.With the presentation of the revised State Budget for 2026-27, CM Satheesan also entered the rare list of Kerala Chief Ministers who have presented a Budget while in office, a distinction earlier held only by R. Sankar and Oommen Chandy.Beginning his speech with figures from the White Paper on Kerala’s financial position, CM Sathe…
Athens, June 18 (IANS) India’s drone programme extends beyond defence procurement, reflecting a strategic effort aimed at modernising the armed forces, strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and preparing for contemporary 21st-century warfare. The drone strategy is not shaped solely by military concerns but represents a major industrial and economic project. In contrast to India’s traditional defence acquisitions, which depend heavily on foreign suppliers, the new drone …
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s technology-driven solutions are creating prosperity at the grassroots level, highlighting how innovations in agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and digital services are transforming lives across the country.Addressing the VivaTech 2026 conference here, PM Modi said India is leveraging technology not only to drive innovation but also to ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens.He stressed that technology must be …
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has cautioned investors that regulatory changes, technology failures, cybersecurity threats and emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) could materially impact its business operations and financial performance, as the stock exchange moves ahead with its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).In its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), NSE highlighted its s…
Paris/New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) India is a compelling case for the world, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday — highlighting the country’s young population, affordable data, growing technological capabilities and vision for inclusive growth as key factors positioning it at the forefront of the global technology revolution.Speaking on India’s role in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) at Viva Tech 2026, Goyal said the country has several inherent strengths tha…
Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with French President Immanuel Macron, deepening cooperation in several key sectors.“Today’s talks with my friend, President Macron, were exceptionally productive. Considering the longstanding friendship between our nations, we have decided to elevate our ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership,” PM Modi wrote on X.“Our talks covered ways to deepen cooperation in key sectors like defence, technology, space, sec…
Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday agreed to set up a high-level mechanism to double trade between the two countries within five years, and also shared concrete ideas to strengthen and diversify bilateral ties in the fields of economic growth, technology and talent mobility, according to a joint statement issued after the summit between the two leaders at Nice in France.“The two leaders called for early implementation of t…
Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s growing appeal as a global investment and innovation destination, saying the country’s growth is driven by talent, scale, stability and reforms. Addressing investors and venture capital leaders at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, PM Modi said India offers immense opportunities across innovation, technology, manufacturing and emerging sectors, and invited the world to co-create the next chapter of glob…
Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India is working to transform itself into the world’s innovation partner and deepen global collaboration in emerging technologies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the Bharat Innovates summit in Nice, France, Goyal said that while the theme of Bharat Innovates is to serve as a global accelerator for India’s innovation ecosystem, the broader objective is to translate that vision into con…