New Delhi, October 6: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF) aimed at catalysing growth-oriented capital for India’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enabling the emergence of champion Indian enterprises across manufacturing, services, technology, innovation-driven sectors, and strategic value chains as per Para 28 of Union Budget 2026-27. This was in part of the holistic set of announcements that were made in Union Budget 2026-27 focussing on providing equity, liquidity and professional support for the MSME ecosystem…
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New Delhi, October 6: The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), an attached office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, hosted the ESTIC (Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave) 2026 Curtain Raiser, at its office premises in Kochi today. The Curtain Raiser for the ESTIC 2026 theme ‘Ocean Sciences & Maritime Technologies’ was organised as a parallel event to a Stakeholder Engagement Workshop of the IndOBIS (Indian Ocean Biodiversity Information System) portal, developed to augment biodiversity research ongoing under the country’s Deep Ocean Mission. The ESTIC Curtain Raiser event, telecasted live, brought together scientists,…
New Delhi, October 6: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5) and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on October 06, 2026. The milestone is a significant step in strengthening HSL’s capacity to build larger and more complex ships and advancing India’s indigenous maritime capability. Addressing the gathering, the Raksha Mantri said the three milestones had significance beyond the individual achievements.“The launch of FSS1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS5 is a symbol of…
New Delhi, October 6: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships under Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, on October 6, 2026 in New Delhi. Valued at Rs 661.50 crore, the contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various Indian industries including MSMEs. The project will generate employment over a period of three years. It also bolsters India’s maritime security architecture and defence capabilities and…
For entrepreneurs, founders and working professionals, buying technology is often less about getting the newest device and more about getting the right technology at the right price. Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 brings offer prices across smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions and home appliances. For people who have already been planning a technology upgrade, the sale presents an opportunity to reduce the cost of devices that can support work, communication, productivity and everyday life. The important question is whether waiting for another sale will actually result in a better deal. There is no guarantee that it will. With product costs, demand…
Watches are more than simple timekeeping accessories. They reflect personal style, complement different occasions, and can become meaningful additions to an everyday wardrobe. From refined dress watches to versatile automatic designs, modern collections offer plenty of choices for people with different preferences. For shoppers exploring Orient watches for sale, factors such as movement type, case size, dial design, strap material, and intended use can help narrow down suitable options. Understanding these details makes it easier to choose a watch that balances appearance, functionality, comfort, and long-term appeal without focusing only on looks. Distinctive Watch Designs For Modern Everyday Style Modern…
New Delhi, October 6: In a landmark achievement, India’s National Telemedicine Service, eSanjeevani, has crossed 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to leverage digital technology to make quality healthcare more accessible, affordable and equitable for citizens across the country. The platform crossed the landmark on September 15, 2026, recording a cumulative 50,00,92,730 teleconsultations across all 36 States and Union Territories. The achievement reflects the growing role of telemedicine in complementing the country’s existing healthcare delivery system and in overcoming barriers of distance, geography and access, particularly for citizens living in rural, remote and…
New Delhi, October 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) office at Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 October, 2026 to review the progress of Special Campaign 6, aimed at institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency and promoting efficient use of resources across Government offices. The Minister reviewed the progress of the campaign along with Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, DARPG, Shri Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary, Shri Avanish Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary,…
New Delhi, October 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring Ease of Life and Pensioners’ Welfare, stressing that technology and digital interventions must ultimately translate into simpler and more accessible services for pensioners and their families. Addressing the 17th Pension Adalat organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) at T. N. Chaturvedi Memorial Hall, IIPA, New Delhi, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that pension administration must…
New Delhi, October 5: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the milestone event marking the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Koraput Division, in Odisha on October 06, 2026. The event will mark nearly six decades of HAL Koraput’s contribution to India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities and operational readiness of the Armed Forces. The event will also highlight the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines, with an investment of ₹218 crore. The additional capacity will support the growing requirements of indigenous helicopter platforms, including the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Prachand…
