IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Uttar Pradesh are set to host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12 and 13. The high-level conference will focus on advancing responsible, inclusive and scalable adoption of artificial…
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VBYLD 2026 Day 2: Youth Leadership & National Service in Focus
New Delhi: Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026) at Bharat Mandapam saw 3,000 young leaders engage with policymakers, industry experts, and mentors to shape India’s future across ten thematic tracks. Inaugural Session and Key Addresses The session was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 Begins at Bharat Mandapam
The second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together nearly 3,000 young leaders from across India and members of the youth diaspora. The three-day national dialogue marks a significant step in aligning India’s youth with the vision of a…
PM Modi Chairs AI Startups Roundtable Ahead of India AI Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired an important roundtable interaction with leading Indian artificial intelligence start-ups, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a robust, ethical and globally competitive AI ecosystem. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, comes ahead of the India AI…
Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings in Business Reforms
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in India’s Deregulation 1.0 exercise, securing the first rank nationwide for comprehensive business reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, improving transparency, and attracting investments. The rankings, released by the central government, assess states on the implementation of 23 key reform priorities spanning land,…
DSIR Relaxes Norms for Deep-Tech Startups on 42nd Foundation Day
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, the Government of India has announced a key relaxation in eligibility norms for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The announcement was made on Saturday during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, marking a decisive policy…
MCA Replaces Annual Director KYC With Once-in-Three-Year Filing
In a major compliance reform aimed at easing regulatory burden, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has replaced the annual Know Your Customer (KYC) filing requirement for company directors with a simplified KYC intimation once every three years. The move, notified on December 31, 2025, is expected to significantly reduce…
NRDC Marks 72 Years, Inaugurates Systems Engineering Facility
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) marked its 72nd Foundation Day on December 31, 2025, with the inauguration of the Systems Engineering Facility (SEF), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem, technology commercialisation, and support for startups and MSMEs. The event was held in the presence of Dr N…
PSA Launches National Technology Readiness Framework in India
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Monday unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF), a landmark initiative aimed at standardising the evaluation of technology maturity across sectors. Launched on…
President Murmu Highlights NITs’ Role in Building Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Monday underscored the crucial role of premier technical institutions in shaping the country’s future while addressing the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand. Describing educational institutions as the “intellectual laboratories of the nation,” she urged graduating students…
