Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said that India’s next generation of startups will be shaped far more by mentorship and early-stage guidance than by funding alone. Speaking at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, the Minister highlighted that the country’s…
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PM Pays Tribute to Dr Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the solemn occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, recalling the visionary leader’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in shaping modern India. Speaking through official statements and posts on X, the Prime Minister reiterated that Dr. Ambedkar’s principles of justice,…
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AI + DPI Conference Charts Roadmap for “Viksit Bharat 2047”
The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG), in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and the Directorate of IT, Tripura, convened a high-level conference titled “Harnessing AI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Viksit Bharat” in New Delhi on 5 December 2025. The one-day event brought…
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Electronics Manufacturing Soar Sixfold Exports Rise Eightfold
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. According to official data presented in the Rajya Sabha on 5 December 2025, electronics output rose from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹11.32 lakh crore in 2024–25 a near sixfold increase while electronics exports surged eightfold…
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ITU–TRAI Workshop on QoS & QoE Begins in Bhubaneswar
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), opened a two-day international workshop in Bhubaneswar today, focusing on performance, Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) in the telecom sector. The workshop commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, followed by a welcome…
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Telecom Growth Accelerates with Digital Bharat Nidhi
The Union Government said on Wednesday that a combination of regulatory reforms and targeted schemes under the Digital Bharat Nidhi umbrella has delivered rapid expansion of India’s telecom infrastructure. In a written reply to Parliament, Union Minister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar highlighted gains in optical fibre coverage, base…
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Over 2 Crore Youth Join MY Bharat Portal for Nation-Building
The MY Bharat portal has reached a remarkable milestone with over 2.05 crore youth registrations as of 26th November 2025. Launched under the Department of Youth Affairs, this platform aims to empower young Indians through digital access, skill development, and nation-building opportunities. The portal can be accessed at https://mybharat.gov.in/. In…
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PAHAL: Direct LPG Subsidy, Transparent & Efficient
The Government of India’s PAHAL (DBTL) scheme has revolutionized LPG subsidy distribution since its launch in January 2015. By transferring subsidies directly into consumers’ bank accounts, the of beneficiaries across the country. Key Reforms and Consumer-Centric Measures The PAHAL scheme standardizes Retail Selling Prices (RSP) for domestic LPG cylinders,…
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ECI Invites Public Input to Boost ECINet Election Platform
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has opened a nationwide call for public feedback to improve the ECINet mobile application, marking a major step toward strengthening the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of India’s digital electoral systems. Citizens across the country can download the ECINet app and submit suggestions through the…
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India Internet Governance Forum 2025 Concludes
The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded today after two days of intensive discussions at the India Habitat Centre and the India International Centre in New Delhi. The multi-stakeholder forum brought together representatives from central ministries, technology companies, civil society, academia, and international organisations to deliberate…