In a significant step towards strengthening India’s research, testing and quality assurance ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The collaboration aims…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Accelerates Tech Transfer for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Tirupati, 26 Dec 2025: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized accelerating technology transfer and strengthening industry partnerships to enhance India’s scientific and industrial capabilities. CSIR Labs Leading Innovation for Atmanirbhar Bharat During a review meeting in Tirupati, Dr. Singh assessed the achievements…
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Over 1700 Startups Supported Under TIDE 2.0 Scheme
The Government of India has supported over 1,700 startups under the Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0) scheme, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the electronics and IT sector. Launched in 2019, the initiative promotes technology-based entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support through selected incubators across the…
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Italy–India Business Forum 2025 | Strategic Partnership
The Italy–India Business Forum 2025, held in Mumbai on 11 December 2025, marked a significant boost to the growing economic partnership between the two nations. The event coincided with the visit of Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Antonio Tajani, and brought together…
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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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EIR Programme Fuels India’s Biotech Innovation: Dr Singh
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, praising its impact on young startups, innovators, and researchers in India’s biotechnology sector. Speaking at the third Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council…
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Swavlamban 2025: Navy’s Push for Innovation & Indigenous Tech
The curtain-raiser for Swavlamban 2025 the Indian Navy’s flagship innovation and indigenisation seminar was held in New Delhi on 20 November under the chairmanship of VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Scheduled at the Manekshaw Centre from 25–26 November, this fourth edition places emerging and disruptive technologies…
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CSIR-IICT Hosts Meet on Ease of Doing R&D in India
The Sixth Regional Consultative Meeting on “Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)” concluded at the CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, on September 11, 2025. The two-day event brought together top scientists, institutional leaders, Vice Chancellors, and policy experts to deliberate on strengthening India’s research and development ecosystem….