New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Hitting out at the policy paralysis of the previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Gen Z’s commitment to develop India through creativity and urged young innovators to show a bigger risk-taking appetite. Addressing participants of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, he said, “Young innovators should move ahead with the mindset of taking bigger risks. The government is with you, and you may not need to take a backward step.”Speaking…
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Digital India has created a whole new community of creators and is driving the unprecedented rise of the ‘Orange Economy’, covering culture, content and creativity.Speaking at the final session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 here, PM Modi said India emerged as a global hub for media, film, gaming, music and digital talent.“India is witnessing rapid growth across creative and technology-driven sectors, p…
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) In a boost for the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives, L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited (LTSCT) on Friday announced its entry into the cellular IoT module business during ‘CES 2026.’The launch empowers OEMs and device makers to rapidly integrate pre-certified 4G modules into smart devices spanning energy meters, industrial sensors, and connected vehicles.This marks a strategic step forward for India’s electronics ecosystem, dramatically acc…
Guna, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Friday that the 4G network connectivity will cover the entire rural parts of the country in June this year. The Union Minister added that there are more than 120 crore mobile users in the country and the reach of 4G network in every corner will strengthen the ‘Digital India’ vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Union Minister Scindia made this announcement while addressin…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday inaugurated the e-Bill System, which will enable the government to process the fertiliser subsidy of approximately Rs 2 lakh crore at Kartavya Bhawan in the national capital. Addressing the event, the Minister said that this online system would play a significant role in strengthening transparent, efficient and technology-driven governance.Secretary Fertilisers Rajat Kumar Mishra said that the la…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline has emerged as a strong and effective platform for resolving consumer complaints even before they reach courts, helping people get refunds worth Rs 42.6 crore across 30 sectors between April and December 2025, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.Addressing the National Consumer Day 2025 celebrations at Bharat Mandapam here, Joshi said the helpline resolved over 63,800 refund-related grievances during the period, …
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Modern technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity are creating new employment opportunities for India’s youth, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada said on Monday. He was addressing the Technology and Skill Development Conference held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre campus in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where he attended as the Chief Gues…
Itanagar, Dec 20 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Saturday stressed that research and academic engagement should play a transformative role in bridging the urban-rural divide, empowering MSMEs, modernising agriculture, and strengthening border and rural economies, officials said. In-depth study, the Governor said, will also ensure that the benefits of technology reach the last person in even the most remote corners of Arunachal Pradesh.Addressing the 8th Conv…
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) The Chief Minister ‘Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan’, which aims to create self-employment opportunities for 1 lakh youth every year in Uttar Pradesh, is yielding encouraging results, promising enough to nudge others to take note. The jobless and unemployed youth are taking advantage of the scheme and setting themselves on an entrepreneurial journey with financial help from the state government.Mujahid Sheikh, a native of Lakhimpur Kheri, is one such example of a self-made entre…