Science and Technology

November 4, 2026 8:36 AM

Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 begins in New Delhi, focuses on science and technology cooperation

The Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue, the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026), commenced in New Delhi on November 3, with a focus on translating scientific advancement and institutional partnerships into practical regional cooperation. Organised in association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), the Navy’s knowledge partner, the three-day conference is being held on the theme ‘Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pac...

October 29, 2026 11:14 PM

India, Armenia review bilateral ties during Foreign Office Consultations: MEA

India and Armenia reviewed various aspects of their bilateral relations, including trade, investment, science and technology, artificial intelligence, education and cultural exchanges, during the Foreign Office Consultations co-chaired by senior officials of both countries. Secretary (West) Sibi George co-chaired the India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a post on X...

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 7:47 PM

PM Modi to Inaugurate Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on October 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 on 27 October at 5:30 PM at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The three-day Conclave, scheduled from 27 to 29 October, will bring together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and India's science, technology and innovation priorit...

October 14, 2026 7:51 PM

PM Modi, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Discuss Ties, Push for Early Conclusion of Negotiations on CEPA

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy and education, and emphasising the need for sustained engagement and an early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments...

October 8, 2026 7:10 PM

Private Participation in Space Sector Opens New Avenues for Young Talent, Helps Curb Brain Drain: Dr Jitendra Singh

The opening of India’s space sector to private players has helped reduce the need for young scientific and technical talent to look abroad for employment while creating new opportunities within the country, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Thursday. The Minister said the emergence of private space startups, including Skyroot, h...

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...

October 5, 2026 11:59 PM

President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Two Leaders Call for Closer Cooperation

President Droupadi Murmu received President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and hosted a banquet in his honour, with the two leaders agreeing that close cooperation between India and Switzerland can bring immense benefits to the people of both countries. Welcoming President Parmelin to India, President Murmu said India and Switzerland enjoy warm and cordial relations based on shared values of democracy and the rule of law, with extensive cooperation in ar...

September 22, 2026 5:57 PM

India-EU partnership opens new avenues in AI, quantum tech and semiconductors: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday held discussions with a delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on the effective implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and deeper cooperation in science, technology, research and critical and emerging technologies. The delegation, led by Angelika Winzig, MEP from Austria, and Raffaele Stancanelli, held discussions with the Minister on strengthening the In...

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 ...