New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and Class 12 Board examinations 2026 commenced on Tuesday, with lakhs of students appearing across the country for the first papers. The examinations are being held in a single shift from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As the Board exams began, many students were seen arriving early at their respective centres, carrying admit cards and stationery, while several admitted to feeling anxious on the first day.IANS spoke to a …
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Nagpur, Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised the need to focus not only on treatment but also on prevention and early diagnosis to effectively tackle cancer.Addressing the inaugural session of the global conference ‘Oncology Beyond Borders’, organised by the National Cancer Institute, CM Fadnavis said there has been a significant rise in cancer cases over the past decade, making it one of the biggest challenges before the healthcare system.He note…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that thyroid disorders are a national concern linked to productivity, demographics and nation building.Dr Singh urged the Indian Thyroid Society and the wider medical fraternity to intensify awareness, research collaboration and early detection, according to an official statement.The minister told the endocrinologists at a conference of the Indian Thyroid Society that undiagnosed thyroid conditions, particularly hypothyroidism,…
Ahmedabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma said on Saturday at the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue’ in Ahmedabad that India has transitioned into a nation recognised for exporting ideas rather than importing them. The event, organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and i-hub at the KCG auditorium, brought together young entrepreneurs from across Gujarat to discuss innovation and startup development. Vishwakarma highlighted India’s transformation over the past 11 y…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, supported by domestic biomanufacturing, would be a major social and economic support, especially for the middle class and vulnerable sections, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Monday.Addressing the media in a post-Budget interaction, the minister said it may take time to be fully appreciated, but the Budget reflects a clear, sequential vision where structura…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday referred to the ‘2026 is the new 2016’ trend on social media and shared his memories of a decade ago when the government launched the Startup India programme, calling it “very important” for the youth and the future of the country. He called the youth the “heroes” of the “amazing journey” of the Startup India programme and said that now, Indian startups are working in every sector.Addressing the 130th episode of his monthly radio pr…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The rise in innovations led by women and those living in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is redefining India’s growth narrative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday.Addressing the “National Skill Summit 2026”, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), at PHD House, New Delhi, Singh said that India is witnessing a historic democratisation of opportunities, creating an ecosystem where yo…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has asserted that the economy of Odisha is now future-ready and on course to become an industrial powerhouse. In an official statement on Tuesday, the state government described the recent investors’ meets in Hyderabad and Kolkata as a massive success, attracting investments worth Rs 1.67 lakh crore and generating 1.46 lakh job opportunities.“Odisha’s journey from a traditionally resource-driven economy to a future-ready industri…
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Telangana has set the goal of raising its contribution to India’s GDP to 10 per cent, supported by a clear roadmap to build a USD 3 trillion economy, industry minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Tuesday. He invited global industry leaders to partner in Telangana Rising, a long-term vision built on policy stability, ease of doing business, and innovation-led growth.At the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Minister Sridh…
Gandhinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday, laid the foundation stone for Gujarat’s first ultra-modern Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4) bio-containment laboratory and an Animal Bio-Safety facility in Gandhinagar, his parliamentary constituency. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and State Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia were present at the ceremony.The project, to be built at a cost of Rs 362 crore, will become the country’s first BSL-4 lab operated by a state gov…