The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for greater scientific research into Ayurveda to establish the efficacy of traditional healthcare practices, strengthen patient confidence and enhance the global acceptance of India’s traditional systems of medicine. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the third edition of the international conference on Kaumarabhritya, KAUMARACON-2026, organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi. Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of developing the All India Institute of Ayurveda on a par with AIIMS, the Vice-President said the Institute was moving towards realising this vision. Congratulating AIIA…
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New Delhi, October 15: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, with the collaboration of the Government of Himachal Pradesh is organising a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on 16–17 October 2026. The conference will bring together senior government officials and practitioners from across the country to deliberate on e-Governance reforms, digital transformation, innovation and the adoption of effective governance practices. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to ensure that governance reforms reach every part of the country, DARPG…
New Delhi, October 15: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages today in a hybrid workshop mode. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Eminent linguists, academics, researchers and community language practitioners from across the country, including Padmashree Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman, Bhasha Samiti, and Dr. K. Sreenivasa Rao, former Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, participated in the meeting. The Working Group was constituted by the Ministry with members from leading institutions, including the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at…
India’s energy transition is increasingly visible in daily life, from rooftop solar panels to electric two-wheelers on city roads. These technologies depend on reliable supplies of minerals and materials. Lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite are used in various battery chemistries, while copper and aluminium support power cables, electrical equipment and transmission infrastructure. Silicon is central to solar cells, while rare earth elements such as neodymium and praseodymium are used in permanent magnets for some wind turbines and electric motors. As renewable capacity and electric mobility grow, demand for the minerals supporting these technologies is expected to increase. NITI Aayog estimates…
Architecture has always been about imagining what does not yet exist and finding a way to bring that vision to life. What has changed over the years is how architects translate their ideas into something that can be understood, coordinated and built. For decades, architectural teams relied heavily on drawings and individual design tools. Computer-aided design made drafting more efficient, while Building Information Modelling (BIM) introduced a more connected way of working with building geometry, project information and multidisciplinary teams. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is adding another dimension to this evolution. The conversation is no longer just about designing a…
New Delhi, October 15: “India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries – large and small – make their own choices, protect their interests and pursue development in peace,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for building trust, respecting each other’s sovereignty, following international law and keeping channels of dialogue open to tackle both emerging and conventional “borderless challenges”. He was addressing the maiden Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – India Defence Think Tank Forum at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in New Delhi on October 14, 2026. Raksha Mantri asserted that India…
New Delhi, October 15: Strengthening India’s capabilities in autonomous aerial systems and next-generation logistics, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with ideaForge Technology Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra for financial support of ₹151 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The project, with a total project cost of ₹302 crore, focuses on the development of YETI, a heavy-lift, long-range autonomous aerial logistics vehicle, with the objective of advancing the technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-4 to TRL-9. The financial support will be provided through debt financing. Designed for…
Padma Reddy Sama, Co-Founder, Bharathcloud New Delhi [India], October 12: Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to everyday business operations. Organisations across industries are using AI to improve customer experience, streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, support decision-making, and drive growth. According to McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI report, nearly 78% of organisations globally now use AI in at least one business function. While much of the conversation focuses on AI’s potential benefits, an equally important question often receives far less attention: who controls the data that powers these systems? As businesses adopt AI at scale, many are doing so…
New Delhi [India], October 13: Black Mango India Designs LLP, founded by F&B space designer and developer Gaurav Mangla, has been recognised with the ‘Best F&B Space Developer’ award at the Food Connoisseurs India Awards – National Edition 2026, adding a national industry recognition to the company’s growing portfolio of hospitality and F&B spaces across India. The award was presented as part of the Food Connoisseurs India Convention (FCIC) 2026, held on September 29-30 at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi. The National Edition brought together leading names from India’s food, beverage and hospitality ecosystem, with the awards recognising achievements…
New Delhi, October 13: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on October 13, 2026. During the interaction, both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. While the two sides welcomed the ongoing collaboration and successful establishment of various joint ventures, they agreed to further expand this cooperation, including under the aegis of India-Czech Joint Defence Committee to promote ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing issues of…
