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Arvind Kumar joins Software Technology Parks of India as DG

Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology of India (STPI). Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. STPI is fuelling the culture of tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the country by launching 25+ Centres of Entrepreneurship in […]

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Bhutan confers PM Modi with its highest civilian award

Bhutan confers PM Modi with its highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest civilian award of Bhutan, Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo, on the occasion of the country’s National Day. Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has announced PM Modi’s name for Bhutan’s highest honour. The honour comes as an appreciation for India’s friendly approach to Bhutan under PM Modi’s governance. During the pandemic, India

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Andhra Pradesh tie-up with UN-FAO & ICAR for sustainable agriculture

Andhra Pradesh tie-up with UN-FAO & ICAR for sustainable agriculture

The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi on the Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) for strengthening the capacities to support the farmers for adopting the sustainable Agri-food systems. The FAO apart, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research

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IIT-Delhi tie-up with IAF to improve indigenization efforts

IIT-Delhi tie-up with IAF to improve indigenization efforts

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed an MoU with Indian Air Force (IAF) to support requirements towards indigenous solutions in various weapon systems. Under the MoU, The IAF has identified key focus areas involving the development of technology and finding indigenous solutions towards the sustenance of various weapon systems. The partnership between IIT Delhi and IAF

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7th edition of India International Science festival begins in Panaji

7th edition of India International Science festival begins in Panaji

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the seventh edition of the India International Science Festival at Panaji, Goa. He said that advances in Science and Technology will propel India as a frontline country in the world, in the years to come. The theme of the 4-day science festival is ‘Azadi Ka Amrit

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ADB approves $112 million loan to establish Assam Skill University

ADB approves $112 million loan to establish Assam Skill University

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loans for Assam to strengthen skill education and training through the establishment of Assam Skill University (ASU). The Loan will create a path for skill development to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Assam’s economy and industries. The project will further enhance collaboration between the ASU

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UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has inscribed “Durga Puja in Kolkata” on the representative list of “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”, giving international recognition to the biggest religious festival of the 331-year-old city and the state of West Bengal. The UNESCO’s announcement was welcomed by Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) as chief minister Mamata Banerjee is widely recognized as the biggest patron of

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India inducts 148 athletes in the list of TOPS athletes for the 2024 Olympics

India inducts 148 athletes in the list of TOPS athletes for the 2024 Olympics

A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees, in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines, have been identified for support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme at a meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) was begun in 2014, aiming to provide assistance to India’s top

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