Washington, July 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Senate to pass a sweeping digital assets bill, arguing that clear federal rules are needed to protect investors, bring cryptocurrency businesses back from overseas and preserve American leadership in financial technology.The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence made the case for the CLARITY Act during a hearing at New York’s historic Federal Hall. The legislation would di…
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New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with leading Finnish technology and industrial companies in Helsinki on Friday, urging them to deepen their investments in India by expanding manufacturing, research and development (R&D) capabilities and increasing exports from the country.During his meeting with Nokia Corporation President and CEO Justin Hotard and the company’s senior leadership, Goyal discussed opportunities t…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Smartphone brand realme has outlined its next phase of growth in India, with a focus on product innovation, software experience, operational stability and stronger consumer and channel partnerships.The company’s business operations in India would continue to remain one of its most important strategic markets as it looks to deepen its presence through localised operations, enhanced customer service and products tailored to the evolving requirements of Indian consumers.Th…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the state government has approved the Delhi Start-up and Incubation Policy with the aim of giving a fresh push to innovation, research and entrepreneurship in the national capital with Rs 400 crore investment over the next five years. Chief Minister Gupta said the policy is designed to develop Delhi into one of the country’s leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship while ensuring that young people receive ev…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India-Finland relationship is entering a decisive new phase, with “our leaders elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability earlier this year”.Addressing the India-Finland Business Roundtable with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, the minister underscored the immense opportunities that lie ahead through stronger trade and investment ties, particula…
Gandhinagar, July 15 (IANS) Gujarat has launched the sixth edition of ‘Robofest Gujarat’, a national-level robotics competition carrying a total prize pool of Rs five crore, as the state seeks to strengthen innovation and skill development in artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced technology sectors.The competition, Robofest Gujarat 6.0, was launched in Gandhinagar on Wednesday by Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia.The event also saw the signing of two memoranda of und…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) to strengthen quality standards, regulatory compliance and innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, it was announced on Wednesday.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that the agreement was signed during the YEIDA MedTech Investors Meet and Site Visit 2026, held at the India Expo Mart.The strategic p…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Indonesia is seeking closer cooperation with India to draw on the latter’s experience in technology, digital transformation, public policy and innovation, a new report has said.The report from Times Kuwait said Indonesian officials have expressed interest in learning from India how to build a stronger innovation ecosystem, support startups and leverage technology to improve efficiency across public and private sectors.The move reflects Indonesia’s growing interest in …
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo in Madrid and explored ways to deepen business ties between the two countries.Kicking off official engagements in Spain during his three-nation visit, Goyal said: “We had productive discussions on strengthening the India-Spain economic partnership through greater trade, investment and technology collaboration, with a focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen, advanced manufa…
Nashik, July 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that the government and private institutions must work together to ensure that quality healthcare reaches the last person in society, He made these remarks while inaugurating a private health facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, according to an official statement.Birla noted that the Central government has been working to promote the health and well-being of all.He observed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged …