New Delhi, August 14: The Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has tracked 10 crore EXIM containers since its launch in 2016. The platform provides visibility of EXIM container movement across the country through technology-based tracking systems. LDB supports visibility across the logistics chain and provides information to stakeholders to facilitate monitoring of container movement. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said: “The tracking of 10 crore containers through the Logistics Data Bank is an important milestone in India’s logistics journey. Technology is helping us make logistics simpler, faster and more efficient, while improving the…
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New Delhi, August 14: Guided by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to make India a global hub for semiconductor chip design, the Government has undertaken focused policy interventions and sustained investments in semiconductor education, research, and design infrastructure, thereby strengthening the country’s semiconductor design ecosystem and talent base. Chips to Start-ups (C2S) Programme has been initiated for capacity-building across the country and to address the issue of workforce talent gap and chip design infrastructure in the semiconductor design area. C2S Programme aims to generate 85,000 numbers of industry-ready manpower at B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD levels specialized…
New Delhi: Buying a sofa is rarely a quick decision. It has to suit the room, feel comfortable, work for everyday use and still look right after the excitement of a new purchase fades. That is why many Indian shoppers prefer to explore their options carefully before making a choice. Pepperfry brings different seating styles together on one platform, which can make that process easier to manage from home. Plenty of Choices in One Place Every living room has its own layout and mood. Some homes need compact seating, while others have enough room for a larger arrangement. People browsing…
New Delhi, August 14: Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Government of India is preparing a future-ready workforce. These skills are required in an ecosystem of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Semiconductors, Cloud Computing, etc across key sectors. India is a skills capital in IT and known for its strong talent pipeline and skilled workforce, with its IT sector globally recognised for high-quality talent. As per global assessments such as the Stanford AI Index, India ranks among the leading nations in AI adoption, preparedness and ecosystem…
New Delhi, August 13: A multi-institutional team of scientists have developed a three-dimensional computer simulation model that can bring scientists a step closer to forecasting the arrival and impact of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) before they reach Earth. CMEs are among the most dramatic and powerful events in our solar system — gigantic eruptions of magnetized plasma hurled from the Sun at millions of kilometres per hour. When directed toward Earth, they can damage satellite systems, disrupt power grids, and interfere with global communications. At the heart of these eruptions lie magnetic flux ropes (MFRs), which are twisted bundles of…
New Delhi, August 13: Guttify, a fast-growing diagnosis-first gut health company, is planning to raise ₹20 crore in its next funding round to accelerate its ambition of building one of India’s leading consumer gut health platforms. The company’s most recent funding valued Guttify at approximately ₹54 crore. The proposed fundraise comes at a time when gut health is rapidly moving from a niche wellness conversation to a mainstream consumer health category, driven by rising awareness around digestion, metabolic health, the microbiome and preventive wellness. Guttify is currently witnessing strong momentum, reporting 67% quarter-on-quarter growth, approximately 20% monthly growth in its…
New Delhi, August 13: Credent Connect N Care Limited, a growing name in India’s healthcare logistics and last-mile phlebotomy ecosystem, has opened a new chapter in its growth journey with its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company’s IPO opened on August 13, 2026, and is positioned as an important milestone in its ambition to strengthen healthcare logistics infrastructure across India. As part of the IPO process, Credent Connect N Care received a strong vote of confidence from marquee anchor investors ahead of the opening of the public issue. The anchor allocation included Abakkus Venture Opportunities Fund, Mint Focussed Growth Fund,…
New Delhi, August 13: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs. 15.52 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) proceeds from M/s. Pioneer Overseas Corporation, which developed ten commercial mustard (Brassica juncea) hybrid varieties using India’s biological resources. The amount will flow to 26 State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs), with the ABS share calculated based on the area under mustard cultivation in each State. M/s. Pioneer Overseas Corporation bred the ten varieties in-house but the parental lines were sourced from the open market and traders. As no single farmer or community could be…
New Delhi, August 12: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Keynote Address at the Seminar on “The Role of the New Development Bank in Mobilising Private Capital in Member Countries”, on the sidelines of the BRICS Finance Minsters’ and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, being held in Jaipur, today. H.E. Ms. Dilma Rousseff delivered a special address, with participation of Ms. Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, D/o Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance; and Mr. Vijay Sankar, Senior Vice President, FICCI. In her Keynote Address, the Union Finance Minister set the context by highlighting…
New Delhi, August 12: The Government has taken note of the recommendation of the 2026 Standing Committee Report on the Empowerment of Women to scale up the CyberShakti programme. The programme was approved for a period of two years starting from October 2024 with the objective of enhancing cyber security awareness and strengthening cyber security skills among women government officials. The second phase of the project is recommended by the working group on Cyber Security in May 2026. A total of 978 women government officials including women police officers, cyber cell personnel and women officials dealing with victims of cybercrimes…
