New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC felicitated ten winning teams of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge 2025 at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, on 30th December 2025. Each team received a prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, with an opportunity to apply…
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President Murmu to Confer AI Certificates at SOAR Event
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness programme on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi. The initiative, part of the Skill India Mission, reflects the government’s commitment to preparing…
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TRAI Recommends New Framework for Foreign SIMs in IoT Exports
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released comprehensive recommendations proposing a dedicated regulatory framework for the sale of foreign telecom service providers’ SIM and eSIM cards used in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices meant exclusively for export. The move is aimed at enabling India’s growing…
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Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
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Professional Sports Governance Gains Ground in India
New Delhi: In a significant step towards professionalizing India’s sports administration, the Department of Sports has unveiled a comprehensive capacity-building framework for sports administrators. The move aims to position India among the Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and strengthen global sporting excellence. Task Force and Key Recommendations The Task…
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President Murmu Graces Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Highlights Tribal Legacy
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday graced and addressed the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh – Kartik Jatra at Gumla in Jharkhand, underlining the importance of preserving tribal heritage while embracing modern development. The cultural gathering brought together representatives of tribal communities from across states, celebrating shared traditions,…
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VP at Mar Ivanios College Jubilee: Youth Powering Viksit Bharat
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday participated as the Chief Guest at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram, marking 75 years of the institution’s contribution to education and nation-building. Addressing students, faculty and dignitaries, he said India’s youth are not merely inheriting…
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PM Meets Economists at NITI Aayog on Viksit Bharat 2047
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday held an extensive interaction with a group of eminent economists and domain experts at NITI Aayog, focusing on India’s long-term development roadmap. The discussion centred on the theme “Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat,” with emphasis on sustaining high growth and…
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PM Modi Highlights Landmark Reforms Powering India’s Growth
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the transformative reforms undertaken during 2025, stating that India has firmly “boarded the Reform Express” and is moving with renewed momentum on the path of accelerated growth and development. Sharing his thoughts through a LinkedIn post, the Prime Minister said the reforms…
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International Letter Mail Rationalised from Jan 2026
The Department of Posts has announced a major reform in India’s international postal operations with the rationalisation of select international letter mail services, effective from January 1, 2026. The move aligns India’s postal framework with global best practices and decisions of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), focusing on improved reliability,…