ISRO’s PSLV-C62 to launch earth observation satellite on January 12
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 rocket on January 12, marking the first mission of 2026. The EOS-N1 (also called Anvesha) is an Earth observation satellite designed to enhance India’s remote sensing capabilities across agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental […]
PM Modi urges startups to leverage AI for societal good
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged startups to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for societal good. Chairing a roundtable with Indian AI startups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister urged making AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent. Calling his interaction with the youngsters “memorable and insightful”, […]
Ministry of Textiles signs MoUs with 15 states to boost evidence-based policymaking
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Textiles on Thursday said it signed MoUs with 15 states on the inaugural day of the ‘National Textiles Ministers’ Conference’ in Guwahati, marking a transformative step towards evidence-based policymaking. The MoUs are part of the “Textiles focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-Up (Tex-RAMPS)” scheme. This scheme […]
Govt launches Karmayogi Classroom to boost AI-driven capacity building of civil servants
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The government on Thursday launched Karmayogi Classroom to boost AI-driven capacity building of civil servants. The Karmayogi Classroom is a new AI-enabled feature on the iGOT Karmayogi platform designed to enhance contextual, interactive, and personalised learning for civil servants. “The iGOT Karmayogi platform represents a decisive shift from ‘rule to […]
TEC joins IIT Kanpur to advance India-specific telecom standards, future tech
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Thursday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) to collaborate on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation […]
Cluster-focused approach to propel India’s gems and jewellery exports to $75 billion by 2030
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Adopting a cluster-focussed approach for addressing gaps in policy, infrastructure, technology, and finance can help propel India’s gems and jewellery exports to $75 billion by 2030, according to report released on Thursday. The joint study by the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council […]
Haryana strengthens economic ties with Mizuho Bank of Japan
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday, held a meeting with a delegation led by the Managing Director and India Head of Mizuho Bank of Japan, Ryo Murao, here. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for strategic investments in the state. During the discussions, the […]
FM Sitharaman brainstorms with young minds in run-up to Budget 2026-27
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday held a pre-budget interaction with students of the Delhi School of Economics, led by its Director Professor Ram Singh During the interaction, the students put forward a wide range of suggestions on skilling, green energy, rural development, and new economy, among others, for consideration […]
IREDA secures ‘Excellent’ rating for fifth year in a row
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has received the prestigious ‘Excellent’ rating in the MoU signed with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the fifth consecutive year, underlining the organisation’s sustained focus on operational efficiency and financial discipline, an official statement issued on Thursday said. The […]
SEBI revamps stockbroker rules after 30 years, aims to ease compliance and boost business
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Market regulator SEBI has overhauled its stockbroker regulations for the first time in more than three decades, replacing the 1992 rules with the new Sebi (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026. The move is aimed at simplifying compliance, improving clarity, and making it easier for brokers to do business. Under the new […]
