Year: 2023

World is looking up to India as emerging Biomanufacturing Hub, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Manish Kumar

The world is looking up to India as an emerging Biomanufacturing Hub, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. Biotechnology Startups and Institutional linkages with Industry will drive India’s Bioeconomy in the years to come, he said. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Space and Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh said this while inaugurating the 3rd Global Bio-India, mega international congregation on Biotechnology, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Dr Jitendra Singh said that our Bioeconomy witnessed double digit…

Climate Resilient Development in Indian Himalayan Region discussed at Indian side event at CoP 28

Manish Kumar

Impacts and implications of Climate Change Vulnerability in the Himalayan Region and ways of creating ‘Climate Resilient Development in Indian Himalayan Region by making mountain communities green and resilient were discussed the side event hosted at the India pavilion at the UN Climate Conference COP 28 on December 3, 2023. Dr Anita Gupta, Head, Climate Change and Clean Energy Division who led the discussions at the two sessions at the side event, underscored the necessity for immediate action in the face of worsening impacts of climate change and briefed the…

Social Innovators from India win accolades at the 4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum

Manish Kumar

Two grassroots innovators and one student innovator from India won prizes in the grassroots innovation and student innovation competition respectively at the 4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF), a flagship programme hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) which concluded on November 30, 2023. Mr. Dipak Bharali from Sualkuchi, Kamrup, Assam, India won the 1st prize in the grassroots innovation competition category for the innovation Weft Insertion Device while Mr Sunil Shinde from Jalna, Maharashtra won the 3rd prize in the grassroots innovation competition category for the…

SAMRIDHI Conclave, a deeptech startup acceleration drive inaugurated at IIT Ropar

Manish Kumar

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, inaugurated a Deeptech Startup Accelerator Program dedicated to catalyzing innovation in agriculture and water technology called SAMRIDHI (Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation & Development: a Holistic Initiative for ICPS Startups) hosted by iHub AwaDH, a Technology and Innovation Hubs set up UNDER National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). The  SAMRIDHI conclave in which five strategic collaborations were formalized, featured five deep-tech innovations. A total of 13 startups shortlisted through rigorous evaluation, presented their ideas while 25 startups…

Ministry of tourism organizes round table conference to leverage the immense potential of India’s tourism ecosystem

Manish Kumar

The Ministry of Tourism recently organized a round Table Conference on December 01, 2023, in  New Delhi. The conference aimed to explore and leverage the immense potential of India’s Tourism Ecosystem. The roundtable facilitated robust discussions between government authorities and industry leaders, centring on policies and factors crucial for sustainable and resilient development in the travel and tourism sector. A diverse array of delegates from esteemed organizations, including NITI Aayog, UNESCO, UNEP, WTTCII, IUCN, IHMCL, IRCTC, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, FHRAI, and international entities like the Intrepid Group…

PM attends program marking Navy Day 2023 celebrations in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra

Manish Kumar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended the program marking ‘Navy Day 2023’ celebrations at Sindhudurg. He also witnessed the ‘Operational Demonstrations’ by Indian Navy’s ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from Tarkarli beach, Sindhudurg. Shri Modi inspected the guard of honor. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the historic day of 4th December along the magnificent fort of Sindhudurg on the coast of Malvan, Tarkarli, the splendor of Veer Shivaji Maharaj and the inauguration of his spectacular statue at Rajkot Fort along with the roars of the…

Mukesh Ambani expressed confidence; ‘India will become 40 trillion dollars’ economy

Manish Kumar

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Saturday expressed confidence about the Indian economy, saying that it will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047  Mukesh Ambani said that India’s energy needs to double by the end of the decade.  Ambani said that in the coming 25 years, India will witness an unprecedented explosion of economic growth.  Ambani, the nation’s richest man, further added that energy transition has become the most critical factor in ensuring India’s transformation into a global leader in green, sustainable, and inclusive development.  Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh…

The BJP is yet to announce a Chief Minister candidate for Rajasthan; 5 leaders in the run

Manish Kumar

The Bharatiya Janata Party today emerged victorious in Rajasthan, dethroning the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot.  The party is yet to announce a Chief Minister candidate, and the BJP national leadership is expected to make the announcement soon.  5 BJP leaders are in the fray to win the top post in Rajasthan.  Vasundhara Raje, became the state’s first woman Chief Minister when the party rode to power. She has been elected to the state assembly thrice and five times to Lok Sabha.  Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was a…

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: Constituency-wise full list of winning candidates

Manish Kumar

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 BJP, Congress Winner List: CM Bhupesh Baghel won Patan constituency while Deputy CM TS Singh Deo lost his BJP’s Rajesh Agarwal. n the state, 10 seats are set aside for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 29 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs). The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is set to form a government in Chhattisgarh after a landslide victory. The counting of votes for the Assembly Elections in Chhattisgarh began at 8 am on Sunday (December 3). The counting of votes took place in Rajasthan, Madhya…

Telangana Election Result 2023: Constituency-wise full list of winners

Manish Kumar

Telangana Assembly Election Winner List 2023: Telangana has 119 Assembly constituencies and the state voted on November 30. Key candidates such as Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Revanth Reddy, KTR, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Akbaruddin Owaisi are leading. Telangana Election 2023 leading candidates: The counting of votes for the Assembly Elections in Telangana is underway today (December 3). The counting in three other states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh is also taking place along with Telangana. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday deferred the counting of votes for…