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December 29, 2025 12:47 PM

Year-ender 2025: Startups in last 1 year – How India’s Innovation Engine is Growing

India’s startup ecosystem continues to accelerate in 2025, crossing key milestones in terms of numbers, jobs, and innovation. According to the commerce and industry ministry, the country now has over 2,01,000 registered startups under the Startup India initiative, and these ventures have generated more than 21 lakh jobs nationwide, making startups a major engine of employment and economic dynamism. The growth in 2025 builds on nearly a decade of policy support. When Startup India was launched...

November 30, 2025 5:09 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for innovation and India-centric research at NIT Kurukshetra convocation

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday addressed the 20th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, where he urged students to focus on research, innovation and India-specific technological solutions. Speaking as the chief guest, the Vice-President said India is moving away from a colonial-era education mindset and advancing toward becoming a global technology leader. He said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has played a key role in promoting multidisci...

October 14, 2025 1:07 PM

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, positioning the country as a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, FM Sitharaman noted that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before. “Se...

October 8, 2025 10:00 AM

Next-Gen Air Mobility Takes Off as eVTOL Join Dubai Airshow 2025 Line-Up

Preparations are underway for the most ambitious edition of the Dubai Airshow, set to open on 17 November under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. For the first time, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, known as eVTOL , will feature in the Airshow's flying display, underscoring Dubai's commitment to pioneering next-generation air mobility and sustainable aviation. The 19th edition of the Airshow...

September 25, 2025 2:54 PM

Invest in India, Invest in Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi at UP International Trade Show 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida, emphasising India’s growth trajectory, reforms, and the need for self-reliance in research, manufacturing, and trade. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of research, stating, “Investment in this domain must increase manifold. Private investment in research is now imperative, and we must create a comprehensive ecosystem for i...

September 16, 2025 10:39 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Danish counterpart; focus on Green Growth and India–EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to further deepen the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discussed cooperation in areas including trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development. Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes to Denmark on its ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European...

September 10, 2025 8:54 PM

Artificial Intelligence, technology and innovation to drive India’s growth story: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that artificial intelligence, technology and innovation will be the driving forces of India’s growth story. He was addressing the 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi today. Congratulating the graduating class of 2025, Goyal said India’s destiny lies in the capable hands of its youth. He urged students to harness their skills, agility and vision to help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047....

September 4, 2025 10:57 PM

Teachers are nation-builders, urged to inspire youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Awardee Teachers in New Delhi, lauding their role in nation-building and emphasizing the pivotal impact of educators in shaping India’s future. Calling teachers a “powerful force in nation-building,” PM Modi said that honoring them is not merely ceremonial but a recognition of their lifelong dedication and societal contribution. He congratulated the awardees, noting that millions of teachers across India demonstrate commitmen...

September 3, 2025 10:05 PM

Piyush Goyal meets German Foreign Minister; trade and investment ties in focus

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held talks with visiting German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann David Wadephul in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions centred on expanding bilateral trade, strengthening investment flows, and identifying new areas of cooperation in innovation, sustainability and technology. Dr. Wadephul was accompanied by a high-level business delegation comprising leaders from major German companies including Thyssenkrupp, Siemens Mobility, Allianz and Flix...

August 15, 2025 11:22 AM

Independence Day: PM Modi urges India to become self-reliant in technology and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day addressing from the Red Fort called for Indians to make themselves self-reliant in the field of information technology. He highlighted that we are living in the age of IT and stated that we should have our own operating systems, cybersecurity, deep tech, and artificial intelligence. PM Modi pointed towards India's homemade real-time payment app, UPI, and called it the testament of India's capabilities. He said, "Today is the time for IT. Isn...