Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Speaking to reporters here, Singh said there was once a perception that startups could only be launched in metropolitan cities, but the Narendra Modi-led government has successfully changed that mindset. “Today, nearly …
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New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday, addressed the youth and while referring to the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the digital age asked them to ensure that they control technology and not let technology control them. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the national conference “Developed India’s Resolution and Youth” organised by the Delhi University’s Hansraj College to commemorate the National Youth Day at Vigyan Bhawan, the Chief Ministe…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India has entered a futuristic healthcare phase with molecular diagnostics, genome sequencing, and personalised medicine, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh.Speaking during his visit to the DBT-BRIC Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, Singh said that India is now scientifically and economically equipped to take on complex health challenges through genomics, biotechnology, and prevent…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource.Speaking at the CSIR’s ‘Technology Transfer Ceremony’ event here, he noted that bio-bitumen is a transformative step towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.By utilising agro-waste, it reduces pollution caused by crop burning and strengthens the circular economy. With 15 per cent blending, India can save nearly Rs 4,500 crore in foreign exchan…
Jammu, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday that efforts are underway to stop the flow of water from Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan. MoS Singh addressed a public ‘Darbar’ in Kathua while answering queries from reporters.About the controversy raised by right-wing Hindu activists about the admission of non-Hindus to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, the Union Minister said that the Lieutenant Governor, M…
Tirupati, Dec 26 (IANS) Children should be told stories of heroes from Puranas and not about Batman, Spiderman and Superman, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday while emphasising the need for connecting the younger generation with India’s rich cultural heritage.He said the children should be told about heroes from the Indian epics instead of Hollywood superheroes and characters like Batman, Spiderman and ironman.Addressing the inaugural session of seventh Bharatiy…
Tirupati, Dec 26 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said there is no conflict between science and Dharma, and asserted that ultimately all seek the same truth through different methodologies. Addressing the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan here, he said knowledge of both science and Dharma is essential.He believes that the only difference between science and spirituality lies in methodology, as both aim at the same ultimate goal.“There is no conflict between scienc…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India has transformed into a global science and technology leader over the last decade, and the country now sets global benchmarks in space, defence, healthcare, and innovation, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.Addressing the inaugural session of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan 2025 at the National Sanskrit University here, Singh attributed the feat to “decisive policy support from the top political h…
Tirupati, Dec 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday praised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying he is making a huge contribution to the national progress.Sharing dais with Mohan Bhagwat at the inaugural session of ‘Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan 2025’, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the RSS chief for his “contributions to nation building”.“I want to acknowledge the services of Mohan Bhagwat. Over several decades, he h…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 24 (IANS) India’s Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, carrying BlueBird 6, took off from Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota on Wednesday.BlueBird 6, a next-generation communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile, was launched with a goal to beam the broadband straight from space to smartphones without any special gear.The 43.5-meter-tall rocket, which is supported by two S200 solid boosters, lifted off at 8:55 a.m. following a 24-hour countdown from the sec…