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September 1, 2026 7:02 PM

Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs’ performance, calls for greater indigenisation and global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi, assessing their progress in strengthening indigenous production and manufacturing capabilities, developing advanced defence technologies, increasing defence exports, strengthening supply chains and executing major projects. During the review meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, was briefed by Secretary ...

September 25, 2025 9:40 AM

Cabinet approves CSIR scheme to strengthen science and research with Rs. 2,277 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development” with an allocation of Rs. 2,277.397 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 under the Fifteenth Finance Commission cycle. The scheme, implemented by CSIR, will cover research and development institutions, national laboratories, Institu...

March 5, 2025 8:36 PM

India boosts R&D with ₹20,000 Cr investment, ranks 3rd in global startups

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India's rapid progress in research and innovation, announcing a ₹20,000 crore allocation for R&D in Budget 2025-26. Speaking at the Post-Budget Webinar on “Investing in Innovation,” he emphasized India’s emergence as a global leader in science and technology. Dr. Singh said that India now ranks 3rd globally in startups and scientific research, with the country’s position in the Global Innovation Index improving from 81st to 39th over t...

February 20, 2025 2:47 PM

India to transform into high-income country with GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047

India is set to transform into a high-income country with a projected GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047, driven by sustained annual growth of 8-10 percent, according to a report on Thursday. This will be powered by India’s demographic dividend, technological innovation, and sectoral transformation, according to the report by Bain & Company and Nasscom. With nearly 200 million individuals expected to enter the workforce in the coming decades, India has a unique opportunity to drive high-v...

January 1, 2025 10:41 PM

One Nation One Subscription Scheme: empowering India’s research ecosystem

In a move to strengthen India's research capabilities, the Union Cabinet approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme on November 25, 2024. The first phase, launching on Wednesday, will grant access to over 13,000 international journals for 6,300 institutions, benefiting 1.8 crore students, faculty members, and researchers across the country. The ONOS scheme aims to transform India's research landscape by providing comprehensive access to international scholarly journals for governmen...

November 9, 2024 2:51 PM

Apple plans 1st-ever research subsidiary in India amid diversification push

Strengthening its presence in India as part of a diversification effort away from China, Apple has established a new research and development (R&D) subsidiary in the country. The R&D facility will reportedly focus on research, design, testing, and providing support to third-party manufacturers. The move to set up an R&D facility in India is significant, as it will enable the tech giant to better connect with the local manufacturing ecosystem, players, and original equipment manufac...