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

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...

Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Partner with Researchers to Accelerate Technology Development

October 15, 2026 7:01 PM

Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Partner with Researchers to Accelerate Technology Development

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Thursday, urged industry to partner with researchers from the conception of projects through development, scale-up, and commercialisation to accelerate India’s technological progress. Addressing the third edition of IITK Samanvay 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, he called for greater domestic and international investment in deep technologies and a stronger culture of resea...

CDS Hails IAF’s Operational Excellence, Decisive Air Power on 94th Air Force Day

October 9, 2026 1:13 AM

CDS Hails IAF’s Operational Excellence, Decisive Air Power on 94th Air Force Day

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani on Thursday extended greetings to all personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF), veterans, civilians and their families on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, lauding the force’s operational excellence, professionalism and ability to employ air power decisively in an increasingly contested and technology-driven battlespace. Paying tribute to the IAF’s rich legacy of valour and selfless service, the CDS said the f...

Switzerland Sees India as Emerging Global R&D Power, Earmarks CHF 45 Million for Science and Technology Partnership

October 6, 2026 6:22 PM

Switzerland Sees India as Emerging Global R&D Power, Earmarks CHF 45 Million for Science and Technology Partnership

Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Tuesday described India as a rapidly emerging global research and development power and reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to a long-term partnership with India in education, research and innovation. During a bilateral meeting with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi, Parmelin said Switzerland had earmarked an additional CHF 45 million for the science and technology partne...

Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: Sitharaman to India Inc

September 22, 2026 3:11 PM

Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: Sitharaman to India Inc

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked Indian industry to focus not just on scale but also on building stronger, more resilient, and better-governed enterprises as the country works towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing an AIMA event in New Delhi, Sitharaman said Indian industry needs to build institutions that combine scale with durability, higher quality, better governance and deeper technological capabilities. "India today has the scale of market, the entrepren...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

Science-led roadmap proposed for sustainable development of Kargil

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 ...

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

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,...