New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The number of space startups have reached more than 400, while the investment in such startups crossed more than $500 million, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Two private sector companies tested and flown their launch vehicles at sub-orbital orbit in November 2022 and May 2024, said Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.“A total of 25 payloads flown/going to fly on PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) which helps NGE’s te…
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Chennai, Feb 6 (IANS) IIT Madras Director, Professor V. Kamakoti, on Friday said the government essentially aims to support deep-tech startups as they grow in their journey.His comment came as the government expanded the definition of startups to include deep technology firms as a separate sub-category as part of its revised guidelines to strengthen the Startup India programme, for developing the country as a global innovation powerhouse.Speaking to IANS, Kamakoti said: “Deep-tech startups rec…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The government has expanded the definition of startups to include deep technology firms as a separate sub-category as part of its revised guidelines to strengthen the Startup India programme for developing the country as a global innovation powerhouse, according to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement on Thursday.The new sub-category of “Deep Tech Startup” has been introduced for entities working on cutting-edge and breakthrough technologies. In recognition of th…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government has released a Concept Note proposing amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, to modernise India’s design protection framework and align it with international best practices, an official statement said on Thursday.The Concept Note released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) proposed India’s accession to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) and the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday tuned into the 130th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio show and lauded his motivational words for young voters. “As National Voters’ Day is being commemorated today, PM Modi motivated youth who have turned 18 to vote and also discussed the importance of cleanliness along with environmental protection,” said Sachdeva after tuning into the monthly radio show at the Arya Samaj Mandir in…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday referred to the ‘2026 is the new 2016’ trend on social media and shared his memories of a decade ago when the government launched the Startup India programme, calling it “very important” for the youth and the future of the country. He called the youth the “heroes” of the “amazing journey” of the Startup India programme and said that now, Indian startups are working in every sector.Addressing the 130th episode of his monthly radio pr…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) From the ‘Startup India’ initiative turning 10 to trade talks, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday highlighted some of the key happenings in the last two weeks which made headlines globally.‘Startup India’ marked 10 years of its journey with a headline event in Delhi on January 16, graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with participation from startup founders, innovators, and young entrepreneurs.“Marked as the National Startup Day, the res…
Chandigarh, Jan 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while interacting with startup founders and entrepreneurs during a pre-budget consultation programme in Manesar, said on Wednesday that young innovators and startups are giving a new direction to the state’s economy.The Chief Minister said, ‘National Startup Day’ was celebrated on January 16, and “today’s pre-budget consultation is a continuation of that celebration”.Referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he sa…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt on Sunday, where he was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets. The visit began with an impressive band performance by the cadets of The Scindia School at Gwalior, setting the tone for a day that celebrated discipline, patriotism and the spirit of youth leadership. In his address to officers and cadets, MoS Seth underlined that Republic Day is not m…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) and described the participants as a living bridge between India’s glorious past and its promising future.He described the Republic Day Camp as a reflection of the discipline, commitment and leadership potential of the youth.On his arrival, he was presented with a ‘Guard of Honour’ by NCC cadets, followed by an impressive band performance by The Scindia Schoo…