Union Minister Piyush Goyal Sets Ambitious Target for Steel Industry, Calls for Decarbonization and Innovation

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today outlined a bold vision for India’s steel industry at the 5th edition of the ISA Steel Conclave in New Delhi. During his address, the Minister set a target for India to achieve 500 million tonnes of steel production by 2034, emphasizing the critical role…

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PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Visit AEM, Strengthen Semiconductor Cooperation

Singapore: In a significant move to enhance collaboration in the semiconductor and electronics sector, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Lawrence Wong visited AEM, a leading Singapore-based company in the semiconductor industry. The visit highlighted both nations’ commitment to developing a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and fostering closer economic ties….

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Indian Coast Guard Participates in 20th HACGAM, Strengthens Maritime Cooperation

Incheon, South Korea: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took part in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), held from September 3 to 4, 2024, in Incheon, South Korea. This significant forum brought together 23 member Coast Guard agencies to discuss critical maritime issues, including law enforcement, the safety and security of…

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MeitY Expands SAMRIDH Programme to Accelerate Indian Software Startups

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is intensifying efforts to bolster India’s software product industry, with a focus on startups, through the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019. Several initiatives, including the Centre of Excellence, Technological Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) programme, and the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS),…

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Experts Convene at IIIT Delhi to Explore AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions

New Delhi: A diverse group of medical professionals, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders gathered at the iHub Anubhuti IIITD Foundation of Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi) for a day-long conference aimed at exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing healthcare. The conference, titled “AI in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Between Medicine…

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National Seminar on Biomass Supply Chain Management Held in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: A one-day seminar titled “National Seminar on Biomass Supply Chain Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments” was held today at the MGSIPA Complex in Chandigarh. The event aimed to address the critical challenges and opportunities surrounding the efficient management of biomass supply chains in India, a key component of the country’s transition to a circular bio-economy….

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India’s First Fashion Forecasting Initiative ‘VisioNxt’ Launched

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move for the Indian fashion industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative,’ a bilingual web portal and India-specific Fashion Trend Book titled Paridhi 24×25. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and…

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State Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Urges Swift Completion of EKAMRA Project, Coordination Emphasized

Bhubaneswar: Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha’s Minister for Law, Works, and Excise, has directed departmental officers to expedite the completion of the pending works related to the EKAMRA heritage project. During a review meeting held today, the Minister emphasized the need for better coordination among the concerned departments to ensure timely progress on the landmark project. The…

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Preparations Underway for Bali Yatra 2024 in Cuttack, Scheduled to Begin November 15

Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Bali Yatra, one of Odisha’s most famous cultural and commercial festivals, is set to commence in Cuttack on November 15 this year. Cuttack District Collector, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, announced the festival’s opening date while sharing details about preparations underway for the event. While the duration of the Bali Yatra is yet to…

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Central Team Assesses Bird Flu Outbreak in Odisha’s Puri District

Bhubaneswar: A Central team visited poultry farms in Puri district’s Nimapara block on Wednesday to evaluate the ongoing bird flu outbreak, marking a critical step in controlling the spread of avian influenza in the region. The three-member team, comprising experts from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)—Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Dr. Adhiraj Mishra, and…

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