India’s Journey from Fragile Five to Global Growth Leader Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, delivered the P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture in Thiruvananthapuram, marking National Science Day. Addressing the theme “Viksit Bharat @2047: Science, Technology and Future Ready Innovation for National Transformation,” he…
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India Blocks Supabase Under IT Act 69A Order
India has ordered internet service providers to block access to Supabase, a popular developer database platform, under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The move has led to patchy and inconsistent access across multiple networks, disrupting thousands of developers and startups that rely on the service. Blocking Order Issued…
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Ayush Launches ASIC to Boost Ayurveda Startups
New Delhi/Bengaluru: In a significant push to strengthen India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has invited applications from startups for incubation at the newly established Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru….
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Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre Launched
Bengaluru/New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has launched a national Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for startups under the newly established Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) at the Central…
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Tripura Launches India’s First State Innovation Mission
Agartala: In a landmark step towards strengthening state-led innovation, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched the country’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura. The initiative aims to embed innovation and entrepreneurship at the core of the State’s long-term development strategy. AIM 2.0 Expands to State…
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Tripura Launches India’s First State Innovation Mission
Agartala, February 26, 2026: In a major push toward decentralised innovation, Tripura has become the first state in India to launch a State Innovation Mission (SIM), aiming to institutionalise a district-level innovation ecosystem and transform local ideas into scalable startups. Innovation Beyond Metros Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Launches SUJVIKA on DBT@40
Marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven biotech product data portal designed to strengthen India’s biomanufacturing ecosystem. The Minister declared that biotechnology will power the next industrial revolution as India moves towards a $1 trillion…
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MSME Council Reviews RAMP, Launches Udyami Bharat
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The fifth meeting of the National MSME Council reviewed the progress of the World Bank-supported RAMP Programme and unveiled two major digital platforms aimed at strengthening India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram…
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Delhi Sneaker Firm Loses ₹2 Lakh in Coupon Scam
New Delhi, February 22: A Delhi-based sneaker startup has revealed how a newly hired employee allegedly misused internal systems to generate 100% discount codes, ordering footwear worth nearly ₹2 lakh before quitting within a week of joining. How the Coupon Scam Unfolded The incident came to light after Arjun Singh,…
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Sam Altman Meets PM Modi on India’s AI Push
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi on February 20, 2026, in a meeting that underscored India’s accelerating ambitions in artificial intelligence and its growing role in the global AI ecosystem. The interaction focused on India’s expanding AI landscape, innovation potential, and opportunities for…