New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and Japan have signed agreements to strengthen cooperation in health research and quantum technologies, further deepening their strategic partnership in science, technology and innovation, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on Wednesday.The agreements were exchanged during a high-level meeting between Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, Kimi Onoda, who is on a vi…
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Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a major investment of Rs 1,295 crore to establish an Electronic (Semi-Conductor) Manufacturing Cluster near Bhopal, marking a significant stride in the state’s industrial expansion, officials said. The project is being developed jointly by the Central and state governments and is expected to become a hub for semiconductor-related activities and allied operations.Spread across more than 200 acres, the cluster is envisioned as a co…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Technology-driven innovation is the key to India’s economic renaissance, with its contribution expanding from research to industry, startups and national growth, Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Monday.The minister said science must now move “from laboratories to markets and from ideas to impact,” reflecting a new policy direction that integrates research with economic outcomes.He was addressing the 56th Foundation Day of the Department of Science…
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative reform that will be instrumental in achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Odisha’ by 2036 and ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, calling education the most powerful tool for nation-building. Addressing the National Level Workshop in Bhubaneswar on Implementation of NEP 2020 and Higher Education Reforms in Odisha, the Governor said NEP 2020 provides a roadmap to…
Boston, May 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).Zerhouni said the India-US relationship in healthcare and biotechnology has steadily strengthened over the years, moving beyond manufacturing to innovation-led collaboration.“There’s a tremendous amount of exchanges and …
Washington, April 30 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a state visit that combined formal diplomacy with a technology-driven educational program, the White House said.“The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolises our modern society’s enduring commitment to freedom and human potential,” the First Lady said in a statement on Thursday.Trump led a cross-cultu…
Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday inaugurated the 10th national summit on “Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future”, amid the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The summit serves as a premier platform for states and Union Territories to showcase path-breaking innovations and best practices in the health sector, with a focus on advancing inclusive, accessible, and affordable healthcar…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) “Innovation, Technology or Artificial Intelligence cannot replace a human being. AI poses many challenges, and we have become exceedingly technologically advanced, but it cannot replace a person,” said Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Law & Justice (IC), Government of India at the Launch of the book, Technology Law: Regulations, Cyber Policy, and the Digital Landscape authored by Rodney D. Ryder & Nikhil Naren. “People have been suspicio…
Washington, April 30 (IANS) Two key US House committees announced that they have launched an investigation into national security risks linked to American companies using Chinese-developed artificial intelligence models, citing concerns over data exposure, censorship and supply chain vulnerabilities. The probe, announced by House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino on Wednesday (local time), focuses on companies includ…