New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that India is among the globally best performing countries in climate action and having already achieved its renewable energy target eight years ahead of schedule, the country is now aiming for a 500 GW clean energy capacity by 2030.In his keynote address at the ‘Advancing Resilience with Climate Change’ dialogue here, the minister highlighted India’s strong performance in achieving Intended Nationally…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday announced a three-year waiver on fees for all intellectual property (IP) registrations related to sports, in a move aimed at boosting innovation and strengthening India’s sports ecosystem.The announcement was made during the World Intellectual Property Day celebrations in the national capital, themed “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”.The fee exemption will cover all categories of IP, including trad…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem must undergo a shift in narrative and policy focus—from valuation-centric growth to value- scale, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged policymakers to improve access to growth capital, enable proportionate regulatory structures, strengthen digital public infrastructure and foster innovation through R&D support.Patient and diversified capital pools should be made available to support star…
Chandigarh, April 28 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, on Tuesday presented a report card of his visits to the Netherlands and Finland, saying the government has secured concrete global partnerships in agriculture, industry, and innovation that will directly benefit farmers, youth, and the state’s economy. Highlighting a Rs 1,300 crore JICA-backed push, strong interest from global companies, and advanced agri-tech collaborations from Keukenhof to Finland, CM Mann told the media here…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described the pact as a ‘landmark moment’ in bilateral ties, emphasising that it reflects the deep trust, shared values and growing …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India must emerge as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies to secure its technological sovereignty and define its place in the world order, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Addressing the PAN-IIT Alumni Conference in Los Angeles virtually, Singh asserted that India can no longer remain merely a consumer of technology and must instead become a creator, designer and global driver of innovation.“This shift is essential for the co…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday, more than four months after concluding negotiations, with the deal expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay, marking a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries.The pact is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $5 …
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Gobardhan Das, praising his inspiring journey marked by tireless hard work and humility.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi highlighted Das’ significant contributions to public health, science, and innovation that have made the nation proud.“Prof. Gobardhan Das, heartfelt congratulations to you! Your journey, filled with tireless hard work and humility, is truly inspiring…
Washington, April 25 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties warned that China’s alleged large-scale theft of American intellectual property poses a growing threat to national security, economic competitiveness and technological leadership, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that sharply underscored rising tensions in the innovation race.Senator Thom Tillis said the economic loss from China’s intellectual property (IP) theft is estimated at “between 400 and $600 billion a year,” a…
Washington, April 25 (IANS) A sharp partisan divide emerged in the US Congress over how to secure critical mineral supply chains, with lawmakers and industry witnesses warning that China’s dominance poses risks to national security while disagreeing on whether environmental laws are part of the problem.At a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, Chairman Gary Palmer said China “has aggressively sought to dominate the global market for critical minerals with dire consequences for our…