Shillong, June 30 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said entrepreneurship is the foundation of sustainable economic growth and livelihood generation as he launched the state government’s “Achievers of the Month” programme to recognise outstanding individuals and inspire more people to take up entrepreneurial ventures. Launching the flagship initiative in Shillong, the Chief Minister said the government’s role is to create an enabling ecosystem through policies, infrastr…
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Washington, June 30 (IANS) Canada sees India as the “most logical place” to diversify its trade and investment partnerships as countries rethink global supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman said.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Wiseman said the changing global economic landscape had reinforced the need for countries to build more resilient and diversified partnerships without weakening e…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegation met with Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss strengthening industry‑led engagement across BRICS and BRICS Plus, an official statement said on Monday.The delegation discussed stronger engagement through innovation, startups, emerging technologies, research collaboration and entrepreneurship, the statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology.Dr. Singh said th…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The government on Sunday said that DIKSHA, the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing platform, has emerged as the country’s “One Nation, One Digital Platform” for school education, providing curriculum-linked digital learning resources in multiple languages and supporting inclusive, technology-enabled learning for students and teachers across India.Launched in 2017, DIKSHA is spearheaded by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) i…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as rapid technological advancements and artificial intelligence continue to transform the world, it has become equally important to preserve human creativity and remain connected to India’s civilisational roots while embracing innovation. Addressing the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said the present era is witnessing unprecedented technological pro…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s vision of placing the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient, equitable and sustainable global energy future under the current BRICS Chairship 2026.Sharing an article written by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on social media platform X, PM Modi said India believes resilient energy systems are built not only through strong domestic policies but also through stronger international partnerships.”As…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Friday identified India as a potential “comprehensive partner” under its Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are aligned on strengthening supply chains, expanding semiconductor cooperation, and reducing dependence on vulnerable manufacturing networks.After the launch of the initiative, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said Washington sees significant opportunities to broaden technology and econom…
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) Universities continue to increase and degree programmes continue to expand in Pakistan. However, concerns remain about the quality of graduates in Pakistan, a report has stated. “Pakistan’s higher education sector has expanded significantly over the past two decades. New universities have emerged across the country and enrolment figures have increased while thousands of graduates enter the job market every year. Yet quantity has not necessarily translated into quality…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said it has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to simplify the procedure for obtaining permission for import of drugs for examination, test or analysis, commonly known as through Form 11.The amendment introduces an acknowledgement-based system for import of all drugs in small quantities for analytical and non-clinical testing purposes.The amendment is expected to significantly reduce the compliance burd…
London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India and the UK remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and holistic growth for both nations.In “meaningful discussions” with Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, Goyal said that the “conversation reflected the warmth, trust and forward-looking vision that continue to define our bilateral partnership”.“With the India-UK Comprehensi…