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October 30, 2026 5:52 PM

DRDO showcases indigenous semiconductor technologies, leads session on next-generation chips at ESTIC 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) led a thematic session on ‘Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips’ and showcased its advanced indigenous technologies at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 27 to 29. The conclave, themed ‘Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society’, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments u...

October 27, 2026 7:26 PM

True success of science lies in taking innovation from lab to land: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the true success of science is achieved when innovations move beyond laboratories and create a tangible impact in people's lives, asserting that India views science and technology as tools for serving humanity rather than instruments of power or conflict. Addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 in the national capital, the Prime Minister said that while the requirements of various technology-driven sector...

October 26, 2026 2:28 PM

Beyond the screen: How immersive technologies are reshaping learning, heritage and planning in India

A student exploring the human body through a three-dimensional model, a museum visitor viewing artefacts through augmented reality, and a city planner testing transport options on a virtual replica of an urban neighbourhood are engaging with different applications of the same technological shift. Immersive technologies are bringing digital content closer to how people experience the physical world. Across India, their applications are extending beyond gaming and entertainment into education, cu...

October 15, 2026 3:53 PM

ESTIC 2026 to Spotlight Autonomous Systems, Physical AI and Robotics

The second edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026) will highlight emerging technologies, including autonomous systems, physical artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, with a focus on translating scientific research into practical applications. A curtain-raiser event for the conclave was organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) at Technology Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. The event highlighted the upcoming conclave’s key themes ...

October 14, 2026 4:06 PM

ICAR to hold ESTIC-2026 curtain-raiser in Karnal on October 15

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will organise a curtain-raiser and media interaction at the Central Soil Salinity Research Institute in Karnal, Haryana, on October 15, ahead of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC)-2026. The conclave will be held from October 27 to 29 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. M. L. Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, will address the curt...

September 10, 2026 9:25 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate ESTIC-2026 in Delhi on Oct 27: Jitendra Singh

The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) will be held from October 27–29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the three-day event. The conclave will feature three Nobel Laureates - Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts and Prof. Kostya Novoselov - along with several international award-winning scientists and technology leaders. Announcing the event at its Curtain Raiser, Union Minister of State (Independen...