Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to drive the country’s next phase of innovation-led growth by partnering with startups, incubators and young innovators, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Mission, Director Deepak Bagla said on Tuesday.Speaking at the GCC Conclave — organised by AIM, NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) — on Innovation 2026 here, Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in India’…
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Vadodara, June 29 (IANS) The sports goods manufacturing sector was highlighted as a key pillar in India’s emerging sports economy, with Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stating that the segment will play a significant role in positioning the country as a global sporting powerhouse. Speaking at a seminar held in Vadodara under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, Mandaviya said sports goods manufacturing, supported by growing participation in sport, is creating new …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian government’s “extraordinary” handling of the global energy crisis in the wake of the West Asia conflict ensured that consumers were protected from the rise in prices and there was no black marketing in fuels as households continued to get LPG, India’s former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said.”I would really appreciate several measures taken by India during this period. This crisis is not of our making. It’s a global crisis. Across all countries of the world, the…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India’s former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday said that expanding ties between India and the United States would be mutually beneficial for both countries, as the US remains a key trading and investment partner while India is steadily emerging as a major global economic power.His remarks come amid indications that US President Donald Trump could visit India early next year as the two countries continue discussions on a bilateral trade agreement.Tal…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 and a series of digital health initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for health. The Health Minister described the occasion as “a significant milestone in India’s journey towards building a healthier nation through digital innovation”.“The revamped Aarogya Setu application will enable people of all age groups – from mothers and…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A national study that examined participation in Gram Sabhas across states and union territories found low citizen turnout and identified barriers and pathways to strengthen their grassroots engagement, an official statement said on Monday, adding that the report will be released on June 30.The statement from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said the National Study Report on ‘Low Participation in Gram Sabha across States and Union Territories’ will be released here by Dr. …
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) NITI Aayog Member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam on Friday highlighted India’s integrated approach to financial inclusion and financial health during an interaction with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health.Dr. Balasubramaniam shared that India’s financial inclusion journey began with the JAM trinity — Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar and mobile connectivity — which laid the foundation for achieving fina…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) In a move aimed at improving the ease of doing business and reducing regulatory burdens on the food sector, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. The changes exempt non-manufacturing food businesses from certain record-keeping and stock rotation requirements while retaining key food safety controls for manufacturers.Under the earlier regu…
Agartala, June 25 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government is implementing development projects at a rapid pace to ensure that even the last person in society benefits from socio-economic progress, gains access to quality healthcare services, and avails improved administrative facilities. The Chief Minister said that Tripura has witnessed remarkable progress in several sectors, including healthcare, education, tourism, information technology and infrast…
Imphal, June 24 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel seized suspected cannabis (ganja) from a Delhi-bound passenger at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, CISF personnel detected 420 grams of a suspected contraband substance during a random X-BIS screening of baggage at Imphal Airport. Demonstrating high alertness and vigilance, CISF personnel intercepted the passenger during screening befo…