New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Backed by a strong policy environment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s space sector is gaining from our existing expertise and the drive of new-generation innovators, powering India’s leadership in this sector, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.After meeting Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-founder and CEO, and Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder, at Skyroot Aerospace, the minister said he was proud of them and their young team for the historic success…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that both the monsoon season and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive for the nation, while also hailing the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as “boundless as space” itself. Addressing the media at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi said, “Be it monsoon or Monsoon Session, both are very productive. When …
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace ahead of the launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, describing the mission as a historic milestone in the country’s space journey.In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “A historic new frontier for India’s space journey! At 11:30 AM today, Skyroot Aerospace will undertake the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1, India’s first priv…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that New Zealand’s space sector has played a significant role in the success of India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3.Addressing the diaspora in Auckland, PM Modi recalled how celebrations emerged among the Kiwi-Indian community after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on moon’s South Pole.“India’s Chandrayaan-3, when it landed on the Moon’s South Pole, the whole of New Zealand was dancing that day. And that day, we al…
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that the Coast Guard of India and Indonesia will work together to ensure maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean. While addressing a joint press meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following their talks in Jakarta on Tuesday, PM Modi said that India and Indonesia agreed to enhance defence exchange, disaster management and industrial cooperation.Hailing ties between India and Indonesia, PM Modi said, “I …
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) India is developing technology that could enable future lunar landers to survive on the Moon for up to 200 days, a significant advancement from the 14‑day operational lifespan achieved by the Chandrayaan‑3 mission, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said. Speaking about the ongoing research in Bengaluru on Saturday, Narayanan said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), was working to overcome one of the bi…
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completed 12 years in office, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the country has undergone a profound transformation, emerging as an aspirational nation powered by opportunity, innovation and self-confidence. He asserted that governance reforms, technological advancements and citizen-centric policies have reshaped how Indians view their future and their ability to succeed.Addressing the media, the m…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that India has transformed from being a technology follower to a technology leader over the last 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, laying a strong scientific and technological foundation for the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.Speaking during a podcast, Dr Singh said India is now increasingly participating in the development of frontier technologies at the gl…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India and the Netherlands have unveiled an ambitious roadmap to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, innovation, science and higher education, with semiconductors emerging as the centerpiece of the strategic partnership between the two countries.The agreement seeks to strengthen trusted and resilient semiconductor supply chains by expanding collaboration between industries, research institutions and governments in both nations. Building on the Memorandum of Under…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Technology-driven innovation is the key to India’s economic renaissance, with its contribution expanding from research to industry, startups and national growth, Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Monday.The minister said science must now move “from laboratories to markets and from ideas to impact,” reflecting a new policy direction that integrates research with economic outcomes.He was addressing the 56th Foundation Day of the Department of Science…