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September 8, 2026 12:23 PM

BRICS Summit 2026: India’s Chairship Centres on Four Pillars of Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability

Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing countries. India’s chairship, which began on January 1, 2026, is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, with the four pillars reflecting its focus on strengthening resilience, harnessing innovation, deepening cooperation and advancing sustainable development th...

September 6, 2026 1:16 AM

At SRCC’s Centenary, PM Modi Highlights India’s Rise, Urges Youth to Dream Bigger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, he described the occasion as historic for both the college and the nation’s education sector, as multiple generations came together to mark the milestone. “I pay tribute to the founder Shri Ram ji and bow to his vision,” remarked PM Modi. “When an institution turns 100, it becomes an ocean of achievements and inspirations,” PM Modi said...

August 17, 2026 7:35 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan calls for lifelong learning, innovation, social responsibility at Central University of Tamil Nadu convocation

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday urged graduating students to embrace lifelong learning, innovation and adaptability, saying that education must go beyond examinations and marks to develop independent thinking, creativity and social responsibility. Addressing the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur, V-P Radhakrishnan congratulated the graduates and said a convocation was not merely a ceremony to confer degrees but a celebration ...

July 18, 2026 9:11 AM

Science-led roadmap proposed for sustainable development of Kargil

Scientists, policymakers, academicians and local stakeholders came together in Kargil to identify science and technology interventions for the region's sustainable and inclusive development, with a focus on agriculture, food processing, renewable energy and rural entrepreneurship. The one-day meet on "Science, Technology, and Innovation Need Identification for Sustainable Development of Kargil" was organised on July 15 by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research ...

July 8, 2026 3:47 PM

India-Australia Cooperation Expands Across Agriculture, Space, Innovation and Energy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day official visit to Australia from July 8 to 10 is expected to further strengthen cooperation across sectors, including agriculture, science and technology, space, innovation and clean energy. Over the past decade, these areas have become key pillars of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, complementing the growing strategic and economic engagement between the two countries. Agricultural cooperation has steadily expanded since 2012,...

June 17, 2026 6:03 PM

Bharat Innovates 2026 concludes in Nice, strengthens India’s global innovation footprint

Bharat Innovates 2026, the Government of India's flagship international innovation summit, concluded in Nice, France, after three days of technology showcases, investor engagements, business meetings and institutional collaborations, further cementing India's position as a global hub for deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Addressing the valedictory session on Tuesday, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, described the inaugural edition of Bharat Innovates as a landmar...

May 26, 2026 9:36 PM

Central science, innovation schemes to be rolled out in West Bengal: Dr Jitendra Singh

The government on Tuesday announced to integrate Central scientific and innovation schemes with educational institutions in West Bengal that would help create a stronger pipeline for innovation, scientific learning and research-oriented talent development among the youth. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. It was decided in the meeting that all major C...

May 22, 2026 5:22 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights innovation and inclusive growth at 68th APO Governing Body Meeting in Delhi

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that productivity today goes beyond efficiency and must encompass resilience, innovation and inclusive growth. He made the remarks at the 68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The three-day meeting has brought together senior government officials, policymakers, productivity experts and heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) from...

January 16, 2026 4:25 PM

Startup India has become a revolution in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s youth are focused on solving real problems and that their courage, confidence and innovation are shaping the country’s future, as he addressed a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Speaking on the occasion of National Startup Day, the Prime Minister said that what began as a government initiative ten years ago has now turned into a nationwide movement. “In just 10 ye...

January 16, 2026 12:15 PM

National StartUp Day celebrates courage, spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial zeal of our people, says PM Modi

On the occasion of National Startup Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the startup ecosystem and said the day celebrates the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps on the occasion of National StartUp Day. Today is special because we mark the 10th anniversary of the l...