Tata Electronics, Japan’s ROHM partner to make semiconductors in India
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Tata Electronics has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan-based ROHM Co to manufacture semiconductors in India for both domestic and global markets, the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday. As part of the initial phase of the partnership, Tata Electronics and ROHM will set up a […]
NCDC, WHO meet to strengthen influenza preparedness
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India, on Monday launched a two-day meeting to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country. The Chintan Shivir on “Strengthening Interministerial and Intersectoral Convergence for Influenza Preparedness […]
India at forefront of digital health, innovative technologies: Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India is at the forefront of digital health and innovative technologies, said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, on Monday. Addressing the seventh annual convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, the Minister urged the new doctors to hold onto the touch […]
Modern technologies are playing crucial role in generating employment: Jitin Prasada
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Modern technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity are creating new employment opportunities for India’s youth, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada said on Monday. He was addressing the Technology and Skill Development Conference held at […]
India ready to adopt techno-legal approach to AI governance: PSA
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India is ready to adopt a techno-legal approach to AI governance, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, said on Monday. Addressing a high-level roundtable conference here, Prof Sood highlighted the need to embed legal and regulatory principles directly into AI systems to ensure accountability, […]
Over 13 lakh Indian students studied abroad in 2024: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India continues to send a large number of students overseas for higher education, with more than 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting the country’s growing dependence on foreign universities despite having the world’s largest college-age population, according to a report released by NITI Aayog on Monday. Canada, the […]
Govt allocating more funds to ensure payment of salaries to Rozgar Sahayaks: Shivraj Chouhan
Bhopal, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that the government has increased the allocation of funds for administrative expenditure from 6 per cent to 9 per cent to ensure the timely payment of salaries to Rozgar Sahayaks. The minister said that the delay in payment of salaries […]
Kerala to showcase heritage tourism globally during int’l spice route conference in Jan 2026
Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) Kerala is set to showcase its deep maritime legacy to strengthen its footprint in the global heritage tourism market, with the first International Spice Route Conference scheduled to be held in Kochi from January 6 to 8, 2026. The event is expected to spotlight the historic commercial and cultural networks that […]
Ambuja Cements’ board okays amalgamation of ACC Ltd and Orient Cement Ltd
Ahmedabad, Dec 22 (IANS) Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, on Monday said it has received approval for two separate schemes of amalgamation from its Board of Directors — to merge ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited — thus establishing a single consolidated ‘One Cement Platform’. This consolidation is a major step for Adani […]
7.28 lakh elderly given hearing aides, assistive devices: Union Minister Virendra Kumar
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar said that under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), assistive devices related to mobility, vision, and hearing have been provided to 7.28 lakh senior citizens so far, an official said on Monday. He was speaking at a special event in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh […]
