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Jitendra Singh Calls For Industry-Led Startup Push Over Govt Job Dependence

Chennai, Feb. 16 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for a stronger industry-driven startup model, stating that government empl... Read More


Cabinet Clears Rs 1 Lakh Cr Urban Challenge Fund; Market-Linked Financing Key Focus

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total Central Assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore. The Cen... Read More


National Biodiversity Authority Disburses Rs 10.40 Lakh Under ABS Framework

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to beneficiaries across 24 districts in nine States and... Read More


Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000 Crore Startup India Fund Of Funds 2.0

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for... Read More


Banks Eye Revival Of Acquisition Financing After RBI's Final Norms

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Following the RBI's final prudential norms, banks, including major public sector lenders such as State Bank of India and Bank of India, are exploring a revival of acquisition fin... Read More


MSDE Showcases 'AI For Inclusive Development' At India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has joined the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi with a pavilion themed 'AI for Inclusive Development', highlight... Read More


Skill Hubs In Sambalpur To Boost Jobs, Attract Industry: Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 16 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday underlined that Prime Minister Narendra Modi places greater emphasis on skills over formal degrees, highlighting the Union Budget 20... Read More


10 Semicon Projects Approved Across States, Rs 1.6 Lakh Crore Investment Proposed

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada has said that as many as 10 semiconductor projects worth around Rs 1.6 lakh crore have been approved, i... Read More


New Aadhaar Mobile App Marks Shift To Consent-Driven Digital Authentication

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- With the launch of the new Aadhaar mobile application, India is witnessing a significant shift in identity verification practices across sectors, transitioning from traditional d... Read More


1607 Projects Approved Under PMKSY; 1196 Operational, Says Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The Government has informed the Lok Sabha that it is promoting the overall development of the food processing sector through three major schemes, Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yoj... Read More