Odisha Govt Pledges Support for IT Industry’s R&D Efforts in Joint Discussion with NASSCOM

Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha organized a joint discussion session with NASSCOM on Friday, focusing on strengthening the state’s IT sector and fostering research and development (R&D) initiatives. Addressing the gathering, E&IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling highlighted the rapid growth of Odisha’s IT industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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Indo-US Endowment Awards Presented, Focus on AI Collaboration

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the growing importance of AI-enabled collaboration between India and the United States while presenting the Indo-US Endowment Awards to 17 winning teams. The awards, part of the United States–India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF), were presented at a ceremony that also…

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₹12,200-Crore MoU Inked to Develop National Waterways–5 & 64 in Odisha

Mumbai: To boost inland water transport and regional economic growth, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today during India Maritime 2025 in Mumbai among the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the Government of Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the development and operationalisation of National Waterways–5 (NW–5)…

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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Airbus Forge Alliance to Boost Indian Aviation Sector

New Delhi: Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus have entered into a landmark collaboration to significantly strengthen the Indian aviation sector. Building upon the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2023, a definitive agreement was signed today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The agreement was inked between Rémi Maillard, President and…

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India’s Global Leadership in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Highlighted at India Leadership Summit 2024

Washington DC: Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, today addressed the annual India Leadership Summit 2024, organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). During her speech, she highlighted India’s growing influence as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry and its crucial role in healthcare advancements worldwide. Punya…

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Indian Navy and IOCL Join Forces to Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, Advancing Green Transportation

New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aligned with the Government of India’s green initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have launched a pioneering project to test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental…

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Researchers Uncover Quantum Critical Points in Model System, Paving the Way for Materials Advancements

New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, researchers have identified a model system of quantum critical points that promises a deeper understanding of the behaviours exhibited by new materials. This innovative model system is poised to unravel the mysteries surrounding materials near a quantum critical point, offering insights into entanglement and the potential applications in quantum…

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India and Mongolia Strengthen Defence Ties at 12th Joint Working Group Meeting

Ulaanbaatar: The 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia concluded today in Ulaanbaatar, marking another significant step in the ongoing defence cooperation between the two nations. The two-day meeting, held from May 16-17, 2024, was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India, and Brigadier General…

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Odisha CM’s Grievance Cell Resumes After Hiatus, 1,000 Complaints Registered on First Day

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s grievance cell reopened on Monday after a six-week pause due to the Assembly Budget Session and festive celebrations. Citizens from across the state flocked to Bhubaneswar to present their concerns, as the CM, along with officials from the CMO and various departments, addressed public grievances. In a bid…

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