Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India’s annual output of around 14 lakh STEM graduates had become one of the country’s biggest advantages in technology, manufacturing and innovation. Speaking at the inauguration of the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Gandhinagar, Goyal said India’s growing pool of scientists, engineers and technology professionals was attracting global investment …
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Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India’s recent free trade agreements with developed economies had given the country preferred access to markets accounting for nearly 70 per cent of global GDP. Addressing the inauguration of the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, Goyal said the agreements reflected the long-term economic strategy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and would suppor…
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) On the occasion of National Technology Day celebrations, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the Brahmagupta Award in Rajasthan to honour exceptional contributions in science, mathematics, innovation, and research. The award has been named after the renowned seventh-century mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta of Bhinmal, Jalore.He also announced the establishment of an Innovation Centre for youth at Jaipur’s coaching hub to encourage start-ups, creativity, a…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) US tech giant Google on Monday announced that it opened applications for the third cohort of its Google Play Accelerator India, a three‑month, equity‑free program to support AI‑powered apps and games startups across India.As many as 20 India‑based startups between Seed and Series A stages with a published app on the Google Play Store will be selected for the cohort beginning in July 2026, the release from Google said.They must also use artificial intelligence and …
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday said that it has constituted a Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) to provide specialised technical and policy inputs for India’s emerging artificial intelligence governance framework.The committee will function as an advisory body to the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), supporting decision-making on policy design, regulatory measures and India’s engagement in global AI go…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) State-owned Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate in the areas of advanced technologies, digital transformation and capacity building, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Saturday.The collaboration will focus on joint project implementation, consultancy and technical support, as well as the development of solutio…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. In his inaugural address at the Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026 on Tuesday, he noted the increased operational tempo and emphasised the importance of inter-services coordination, while underlining the need to maintain high combat readiness and adopt emerging tec…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A target of 4.15 crore houses had been allocated under Phases I and II of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana‑Gramin, with 3.90 crore houses sanctioned and 2.99 crore completed, the government said on Tuesday.A cumulative fund transfer of Rs 4,03,886 crore has been made to ensure timely resources for construction and beneficiary support across states. The scheme is on course to reach a cumulative target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029, an official statement said.The benefic…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Hiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector has grown sharply by 35 per cent over the last two years, with companies increasingly focusing on technology and execution capabilities, a new report said on Thursday.According to a report by CIEL HR, total hiring demand in the sector rose from 73,320 roles in 2023 to nearly 98,750 roles in 2025.“This growth is also accelerating a structural shift in hiring, as e-commerce companies move beyond expansion-led rec…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The second edition of ‘5G Innovation Hackathon 2026’ aims to foster next-generation telecom solutions, seeking to catalyse the development of innovative and scalable solutions leveraging 5G and allied technologies, according to the government.The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the second edition of its flagship initiative under the ‘100 5G Use Case Labs’ Initiative. The submissions will remain open until April 17. The Hackathon invites part…