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New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that quality, relevance and adaptability of higher education will play a key role in transforming India's demographic dividend into growth accelerator in next 20 years. Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit here, he said, states hold the key to the next phase of higher education reform in India. He stressed on addressing shortage of teachers urgently through mechanisms such as professors of pract ...Read More >
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said India could emerge as a global destination for learning, research and ideas in an uncertain world if the momentum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is backed by a strong reform push from state governments. Why is global higher education at a turning point? His remarks come as the global higher education landscape is being reshaped, with traditional academic hubs facing demographic decline, fiscal pressures and tigh ...Read More >
Global energy technology leader, Schneider Electric, has unveiled a multimodal centre at the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Rivers State, designed to ease commuting challenges and provide students with convenient access to examination facilities. The centre is Schneider Electric's response to a critical educational need in Nigeria and underscores the company's commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education and Decent W ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16: Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, recently inaugurated its new office in Gurugram, Haryana, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India's growth and innovation. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Manish Pant, Executive Vice President - International Operations, Schneider Electric, Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, H E Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India. Als ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], December 16: Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, recently inaugurated its new office in Gurugram, Haryana, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India's growth and innovation. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Manish Pant, Executive Vice President - International Operations, Schneider Electric, Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President - Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, H E Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 15 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday met Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to review the progress of Tata Group's existing projects in the state, and discussed their expansion and new investment proposals. According to an official statement, the meeting saw wide-ranging deliberations on long-term cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), information technology, electronics, defence manufacturing, energy, renewable energy, electric veh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): India today marks a major step in its semiconductor journey with the launch of DHRUV64, the country's first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, according to an official government release. The processor is fully designed in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme. DHRUV64 sits at the centre of India's plan to reduce dependence on imported processors. The release states that the c ...Read More >
Image source: Ministry of Power (GODL-India), GODL-India , via Wikimedia Commons India's unified national power grid and aggressive expansion of renewable capacity have positioned the country as a premier destination for hyperscale data centers and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Goyal emphasized that the country's 500-gigawatt (GW) integrated grid -- one of the largest single-frequency networks i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India has emerged as a major global hub for electronics manufacturing, recording a sixfold jump in overall production and an eightfold rise in exports over the past eleven years, said Jitin Prasada, union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, in a response in the Rajya Sabha. Electronics production in India surged from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.32 lakh crore in 2024-25. A significant contributor has been mobile phone manufacturing, whe ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 19 (ANI): Noting that India is on the path to becoming a global hub of natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that there has been a transformation in the agriculture sector of the country in the last 11 years, and agricultural export has almost doubled. Addressing a gathering after releasing the 21st instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi to the beneficiaries, PM Modi said natural farming is a subject very close to his heart. More ...Read More >
PM Modi in Coimbatore: 'Felt Bihar's breeze when farmers waved their gamcha' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the sight of farmers waving their gamcha (towel) in Coimbatore made him feel as though "Bihar winds had arrived in Tamil Nadu before me." Modi said farmers greeting him by rotating their towels above their heads reminded him of celebrations in Bihar. Addressing a gathering at the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, the Prime Minister apologised for arriving ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills bypoll delivered a sobering reality check to the Telangana BJP, significantly undermining the narrative of steady gains it had built through recent electoral battles.For a party that once positioned itself as the rising alternative in Greater Hyderabad -- buoyed by wins in Dubbak and Huzurabad and strong runner-up finishes in Secunderabad Cantonment and Munugode -- the steep erosion of its vote share in Jubilee Hills has triggered serious introspection. A sharp fall ...Read More >
Hyderabad Countering Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's allegations on BRS and on him, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said that the CM has already conceded defeat in the Jubilee Hills byelection with his nervous personal attacks. "If the Chief Minister truly believes in his governance, why is he refusing to make this election a referendum? His own statements clearly show that he is afraid of the public verdict," KTR said, while addressing a roadshow at Vengal Rao Nagar on Friday. Mr. Rama ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday launched the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The Steel Ministry's PLI scheme has so far attracted a commitment for investment of Rs 43,874 crore, which is expected to create direct employment for 30,760 people and an estimated production of 14.3 million tonnes of specialty steel. As of Septe ...Read More >
According to a company statement, the acquisition will help Zupee accelerate its vision of building the world's most advanced platform for interactive story entertainment. It will create an ecosystem where creators can craft branching narratives, dynamic characters and AI-powered worlds that engage audiences at scale. Zupee, India's leading social gaming and entertainment platform, on Monday announced the acquisition of Nucanon, a Sydney-based innovator in AI-driven interactive storytelling. T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31: Breast cancer has emerged as the most common cancer among women in India, with Hyderabad recording the highest incidence rates in the country. The contrast with the USA, where rates have remained stable and screening is widespread, underscores a public health emergency for urban India. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Comments on Kashmir and Colonial Reparations? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Claim ...Read More >
Kochi: Kerala aims to create five lakh jobs in the information technology sector by 2031 and capture 10 per cent of India's IT market share, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday. The state also plans to increase the number of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) to 120 as part of its long-term digital growth strategy. He was speaking at the inauguration of ReCode Kerala 2025, an IT seminar organised by the Department of Electronics and IT under the Vision 2031 initiative. The Chief Minis ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has called for a high-level investigation into the bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district Friday, which claimed over 20 lives.Shivakumar expressed concerns over apparent negligence in the incident and urged the Andhra Pradesh govt to ensure proper preventive measures are in place. He said similar lapses were evident in a recent Bengaluru-Hyderabad Green Line bus mishap, where timely intervention by a party worker in Raichur helped 20 ...Read More >
The Congress has accused the BJP of aiming to "loot" the BMC and divide Mumbai's residents ahead of civic elections. Party leaders claim the BJP spreads hatred and neglects crucial city issues like sanitation and infrastructure, prioritizing divisive politics over Mumbaikars' well-being. Mumbai, With the civic elections around the corner in Maharashtra, the Congress on Saturday launched an attack on the BJP, alleging that Mumbai will be "unsafe" under the saffron party, which will "loot" the co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) today launched a scathing attack on the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress government in the state by accusing them of deceiving every section of society in Telangana while colluding with the BJP behind closed doors. He said that Rahul Gandhi, who speaks against the bulldozer politics elsewhere, had turned a blind eye to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's bulldozer regime that is demolishing poor people's homes ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday slammed BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for opposing Tunnel Road project. He sought to know Tejasvi Surya and his party's contribution in easing traffic problem in Bengaluru. "Let anyone oppose (tunnel road). I am least bothered. I know that they (BJP) have put a PIL. They don't want the government to flourish and get a good name," Shivakumar told reporters here. Wondering why the BJP was opposing the tunnel road project, ...Read More >
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The Department of Biotechnology is creating regional innovation hubs and 'Bio E3 Cells' to build a stronger national bioeconomy through local partnerships The Indian government is launching a major push to build regional biotechnology ecosystems by mapping state-specific strengths and establishing new innovation hubs. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the initiative during a review of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), emphasising the need for greater state involvement in biotech deve ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) GX Group, a Netherlands-based telecom equipment maker, announced the launch of GX Quantum Photonics Private Limited on Friday, to make advanced Photonics modules and chip systems in India. These modules and chip systems are used for next-generation broadband, 5G/6G, and quantum communication technologies, the statement said. The company mentioned that an initial investment commitment of Rs 500 crore is made which will establish India's first Photonics chip de ...Read More >
Vedanta Group plans a significant Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Odisha. This expansion will generate over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities for the state. The investment includes a new ferro-alloys plant and two aluminium parks. The Odisha government has pledged full support for these projects, including land and infrastructure. The Vedanta Group will invest an additional Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, creating over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities, official ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha's industrial growth, Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan and announced plans for large-scale investments in the state, including a Rs 2,000 crore ferro-alloy plant and two new aluminium parks. According to official sources, Vedanta will invest around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha over the coming years, creating over one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities. The state gove ...Read More >
He highlighted that investors from across the world have announced plans to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in India's finance and banking sector. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the recent surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country reflects the growing attractiveness of the Indian economy to global investors. He highlighted that investors from across the world have announced plans to invest over Rs 50,000 crore in India's finance and banking sector. In a social media post, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 22: AMET University, India's premier maritime institution, successfully hosted the 25th Annual General Assembly (AGA25) of the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) from October 13 -18, 2025, marking the first time this prestigious global event has been held in India. Also Read | Real Madrid vs Juventus UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India: How To Watch UCL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score U ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 20: India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for services exports with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8 per cent outpacing goods exports, which grew at 9.8 per cent, NSE officials said. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) highlights robust growth in the services sector, structural reforms, and demographic advantages driving the country's economic transformation. "India will be to services, what China has been to manufacturing. It is emerging as global hub for services exports," ...Read More >
Pointing to Google's decision to set up a major AI data centre, Naidu said Vizag is emerging as a 'preferred city' for several tech companies and stressed prioritising skill development and human resources. The CM further said that universities and educational institutions should also be represented at the summit. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the state should be developed as a destination for Artificial Intelligence, ahead of the proposed CII partnership summ ...Read More >
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