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Dr Jitendra Singh When a lavender farmer in the Doda district of Jammu plucks the first blossoms of the season, she is not thinking about science policy. Yet it is precisely a decade of deliberate, mission-driven scientific investment that transformed barren hillsides in the Union Territory into fragrant fields of purple a revolution in rural livelihoods born in a laboratory. This, in essence, is what twelve years of sustained commitment to science and technology in India has meant: not [] The

WASHINGTON, June 9: Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra held a series of meetings with top American technology leaders and discussed perspectives on the trajectory of advanced technologies, including Quantum, and the future of AI. Kwatra held separate meetings on Monday to discuss investment expansion, supply chain resilience, and emerging technologies. He met President and CEO of Walmart and had a conversation on their investments in India. A productive conversation with Chris Nichol

NEW DELHI, June 9: Indias defence sector is expected to witness accelerated adoption of indigenous technology and a fivefold jump in job creation over the next three years amid geopolitical shifts and rising security challenges, according to a survey. The new survey by Nexgen Exhibitions Pvt Ltd (NEPL) highlighted that international developments are poised to propel indigenous technology adoption in the sector to USD 36.45 billion over the next three years, a surge that could unlock a five-fold

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, June 6: In a significant development for Keralas emerging deep-tech sector, Genrobotics Innovations Pvt. Ltd, one of Indias leading robotics companies, has led a Rs1 crore seed funding round in Thrissur-based startup Estro Tech Robotics, which specialises in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. The investment establishes a strategic partnership between the two companies, combining Genrobotics experience in advanced robotics and technology commercia

NEW DELHI, June 5: Gaming and sports media firm Nazara Technologies on Friday said its board has approved the allotment of over 1.82 crore warrants on a preferential basis to investors. The warrants, convertible into equity shares, were issued at a price of Rs 260 apiece (including a premium of Rs 258), the company said in a regulatory filing. Nazara has received 25 per cent of the warrant issue price as an upfront subscription amount, aggregating to Rs 118.50 crore. [] The post Nazara Technolog

JAMMU, June 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the financial powers of Administrative Departments for according technical sanction to projects by amending the delegation of financial powers under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. As per a notification issued by the Finance Department, the limit for according technical sanction has been increased from up to Rs 2 crore to up to Rs 5 crore, while projects exceeding Rs 5 crore will now fall under the higher approval category. See [] Th

NEW DELHI, May 31 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last 12 years of technological transformation has laid the foundation for 2047 and under PM Narendra Modi, India has moved from being a technology follower to a technology leader. This transformation has fundamentally altered Indias position in the global scientifi

SRINAGAR, May 31: The Cable car project, commonly called the Gulmarg Gandola, will resume normal operation on Tuesday, officials said on Sunday. Officials said that the services will be resumed after an expert trial run of the project is completed on Monday. The news about the resumption of the Gandola services has been received by tourists as welcome news since the cable car project is a major tourist attraction at the ski resort. Experts will conduct the test trial of [] The post After Major T

NEW DELHI, May 30: The CUET-UG 2026 for admissions into undergraduate degree programmes across India was delayed at some centres on Saturday due to a technical glitch, the National Testing Agency said. The issue has since been resolved and the examination is being conducted with full compensatory time so that no candidate is disadvantaged, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said. TCS has reported that a technical glitch at their end delayed the commencement of CUET UG 2026 at some centres [] The

MUMBAI, May 28: Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it will be investing up to Rs 2,000 crore in artificial intelligence and technology-led startups in the next five years. The Pune-headquartered company made the announcement with the launch of Finserv Intelligence, a strategic initiative in applied research and innovation, focussed on high-tech, low unit-cost, highly scalable solutions, built in India, as per an official statement. Bajaj Finserv companies will invest Rs 1,500-2,000 crore over a five

NEW DELHI, May 28: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged discrepancies in the CBSE exam system, saying he was frustrated and opposed to technological progress. The response came after Gandhi on Wednesday said the CBSE examination results have been marred by massive irregularities and demanded an independent judicial inquiry and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the

NEW DELHI, May 27: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday told a group of civil servants that technology must be used not merely for efficiency but also for improving trust between citizens and institutions. Interacting with trainee officers of the 2024 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) here, he said modern governance no longer functions through rigid hierarchies and one-way communication. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, encouraged the officers to remain open-minde

Srinagar, May 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said that the situation at the Gulmarg Gondola remains fully under control after the cable car service was temporarily suspended following a technical fault. In a statement shared by the Office of the Chief Minister on X, the government said that all gondola cabins are safe and intact, while rescue teams have been pressed into service to evacuate stranded tourists safely. The administration said it is closely monitoring the situation [

NEW DELHI, May 19: Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on Tuesday reported a 29.5 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 97.77 crore for the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal on higher sales. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 75.50 crore in the year-ago quarter, according to a regulatory filing. Total income for the January-March quarter rose 11.18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 503.86 crore from 453.17 crore, while expenses remained elevated at Rs 375.55 crore [] The post Dhanuka Agritech Q4 net prof

Anil Paba, Vinod Kumar pabaanil@gmail.com Museums have long been recognized as centres of learning, preservation, and civilisation. The word museum is derived from the Greek term Mouseion, meaning the seat of the Muses-the goddesses of art, literature, music, and knowledge in Greek mythology. Since around 300 BCE, museums have served as repositories of human achievement, safeguarding objects related to history, culture, science, art, and social development. They are far more than buildings that

AHMEDABAD, May 17: Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Gujarat must now elevate itself to the top position in the service sector after performing exceptionally well across key segments like manufacturing, engineering, and green energy. Speaking at the inauguration of Ganesh Housings Million Minds Tech Park, Shah asserted that if Ahmedabad aspired to position itself on par with major tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Gurugram, such modern infrastructure initiatives are essential.

NEW DELHI, May 16: The countrys largest IT firm TCS aims to become the worlds largest AI-led technology services company, with 130 of its top 139 clients already choosing it as their AI services partner, CEO and Managing Director K Krithivasan said. In his letter to shareholders in the companys Annual Report for 2025-26, Krithivasan noted that FY26 marked an inflection point for enterprise AI, as customers decisively moved from experimental pilots to scaled deployments. To realise the opportunit

JABALPUR, May 16: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said here on Saturday that technology is the only effective answer to wastage of judiciarys time. He was speaking at a programme of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Fragmentation to fusion empowering justice via united digital platform integration here. We should think of deepening technology and AI-based judicial architecture, the CJI said. Technology is the only effective answer to wastage of judiciarys time, he added. State Chief Minis

NEW DELHI, May 12: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said it has selected six startups from the 10th cohort of its flagship accelerator program to co-create new-age technology-based business solutions. These solutions aim to further improve safety and efficiency in plant operations, reduce product development time, strengthen material-level traceability, and further enhance customer experience, the company said in a statement. The selected startups are Goat Robotics, SheerDrive, Schijnenn Dig

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NEW DELHI, May 11 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that independent Indias major share of technological transformation has happened in the last one decade due to decisive policy reforms, strong political support for science and technology, enhanced research freedom and increased participation of the private sector. Addressing the inaugural se

New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the National Technology Day which commemorates the momentous events of May 11, 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests at Rajasthans Pokhran and said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected Indias scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication

NEW DELHI, May 10 : The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is expanding scientific infrastructure and research support systems across universities and higher educational institutions to democratise access to advanced technology, innovation and scientific facilities, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. The minister also stated that initiatives such as the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) have helped build a strong ecosystem for research, innovation,

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 7: Vietnam Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr Vu Hai Quan, currently on India visit as a part of President To Lam led high level delegation, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh here and discussed collaboration in deep tech innovations. This was followed by delegation level b

Giriraj Singh When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value chains. Few sectors capture this opportunity as clearly as footwear. It is one of the most universal products in daily life used by a school student walking to class, a worker standing through long shifts, a delivery partner constantly on the move and an athlete pushing physical limits. Yet despite being the worlds second largest [] The post Smart, Susta

NEW DELHI, May 3: A surgical technique pioneered at AIIMS, Delhi has emerged as a major breakthrough in the treatment of patients suffering from severe and complex spinal deformities, significantly improving outcomes in cases once considered extremely high-risk. Developed by Dr Bhavuk Garg and his team from the orthopaedic department at AIIMS over the past seven years, the modified surgical approach has brought new hope to patients with spinal deformities, who earlier had limited treatment optio

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: OnEMI Technology Solutions Ltd, which operates digital lending platform Kissht, on Monday fixed a price band of Rs 162-171 per share for its Rs 926-crore initial public offering (IPO) that will open for subscription on April 30. At the upper end of the price band, the company is valued at nearly Rs 2,900 crore. The three-day issue will close on May 5, while anchor investor bidding is scheduled for April 29, the company announced. The IPO [] The post Kissht-parent OnEMI Technol

Advanced analytics, ground intelligence to track traffickers *GPS, drone surveillance to choke supply chains Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 25: Marking a decisive shift from conventional policing to precision enforcement, a multi-layered anti-drug strategy anchored in surveillance, data analytics and judicial monitoring has been rolled out on the directions of the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to systematically dismantle the narcotics ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. This has been conveyed to the Hi

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Realty firm Unitech Ltd on Friday said its nominee director Uma Shankar has resigned due to personal reasons. In a regulatory filing, Unitech informed that Shankar, nominee director (Non-Executive) resigned from the board of the company with effect from March 7, 2026. The company also regretted about the delayed filing about her resignation to the stock exchanges, saying the same was purely unintentional and occurred due to oversight. The Supreme Court had directed the Union g

HANOI (Vietnam), Apr 23: Estonias Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Wednesday and said his country aims to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in trade, technology and digital transformation. Relations between Vietnam and Estonia have accelerated in recent years and the two countries signed agreements on digital cooperation in 2025. Estonias GDP accounts for just 0.2 per cent of the European Unions total, but it punches above its weight in digital expertis

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 22: KC Public School, Jammu made the city proud by winning first position in innovation category at the 10th Edition of Techradiance National Coding and Robotics Championship 2025-26. The event was hosted recently by the E-Cell of IIT Delhi. Up against more than 70 schools from across India, Team Abyss Watch from KCPS stood out with a submarine prototype that can detect cracks in dams. The jury praised the project for being cost-effective, practical and [] The

SRINAGAR, Apr 22: After allegedly working as a lab technician at a primary health centre in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, a man has applied for a sweeper job in the same facility. The matter was highlighted by PDP spokesperson Mohit Bhan, who shared the mans application letter with the health centre through his Facebook account while withholding the persons identity. In the letter, the man identifying himself as a resident of Beighpora Village in Pulwama district said [] The post J&K |

JAMMU, Apr 20: Presiding over Tech Saksham, a landmark capacity-building workshop jointly convened by the the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and NICSI of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at the Convention Centre, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today set a resolute tone for the digital future of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasised that digital governance is no longer a mere supporting function, but the absolute backbone of transparent, efficient and responsive public servi

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Top commanders of the Army carried out a comprehensive review of Indias security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan and explored ways to further bolster its combat prowess based on the lessons drawn from from Operation Sindoor. In line with its vision of evolving into a Future Ready Force, the Army designated the year 2026 as the year of Networking and Data Centricity, the defence ministry said, a day after the commanders wrapped [] The post Indian Army eyes

NAGPUR, Apr 15: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged young doctors to embrace innovation, research and continuous learning, stressing that ethical values remain paramount in medicine and that technology cannot replace compassion. She was addressing a gathering at the second convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Nagpur. Murmu said the daughters and sons of this country will together contribute to achieving the Viksit Bharat (developed India) dream by 2047. Doctors s