New Delhi: India’s space sector reforms have unlocked new commercial opportunities, enabling the country to expand its global presence in space technology and satellite services, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated while answering an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. Dr. Singh highlighted the achievements of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of…
Chennai: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai on Wednesday, generating significant interest from investors eager to explore business opportunities in the North Eastern states. The event was attended by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Mizoram’s Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova…
New Delhi: The Indian government is taking significant steps to enhance women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through the Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN) scheme, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha today. In a written response, Dr. Singh, who holds multiple key portfolios including Science and Technology,…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed the equitable representation of rural, urban, and tribal populations in the Genome India Project while addressing an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. He stated that approximately 36.7% of the samples were collected from rural areas, 32.2% from urban regions, and 31.1% from tribal populations. Dr….
New Delhi: As global competition in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the country has devised a comprehensive strategy to create a full AI stack, and OpenAI has expressed interest in collaborating with India on this ambitious…
Bhubaneswar: As the excitement builds ahead of the India vs England ODI scheduled for February 9, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh assured that the Twin City Commissionerate Police is fully prepared for the event. A total of 50 platoons of police force will be deployed to ensure comprehensive security for the high-profile match,…
Khurda: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi officially launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ scheme at a programme in Khurda on Wednesday. The initiative aims to strengthen rural infrastructure and accelerate economic growth across villages in the state. The launch event was attended by Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Ravi Narayan Nayak, local MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, visited the holy city of Puri today as part of its four-day tour of Odisha. The delegation offered prayers at the Shree Jagannath Temple before holding discussions with Puri Municipality functionaries on financial planning and urban development. During the meeting at Puri Raj Bhavan,…
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, in partnership with UNICEF, is set to launch a month-long deworming campaign from February 10, 2025, aimed at improving the health and nutritional status of children and women across the state. A mop-up round will follow on February 17 to reach beneficiaries who missed the initial…
New Delhi: In an exclusive media interview, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh revealed details about the “Nuclear Mission” announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, describing it as a transformative step in reshaping India’s energy landscape. The ambitious initiative aims to position nuclear power as a major source of energy, enhancing India’s energy security and self-sufficiency…
