Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — Addressing a high-level press conference at the CSIR Headquarters, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled a comprehensive review titled “12 Years of Transformative Growth in Science, Technology and Innovation.” The Minister detailed how India’s scientific ecosystem has successfully transitioned from isolated laboratory research to a core driver of public welfare and macroeconomic growth, moving the nation closer to its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Key Pillars of the 12-Year Transformation I. The Biotechnology Explosion India’s bioeconomy has experienced an aggressive, nearly twenty-fold expansion over the last twelve years, shifting from a niche…

CHENNAI — In a major industrial breakthrough, engineering major SEPC Limited has bagged a high-value contract worth ₹673.32 crore from the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The strategic mandate is tied directly to the 4.08 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) crude steel capacity scaling project at SAIL’s flagship IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) in Burnpur, West Bengal. The deal cements SEPC’s presence in the heavy industrial engineering sector and provides the firm with robust revenue visibility over the medium term. Twin-Package Breakdown and Execution Targets The comprehensive contract (valued net of taxes) has been segmented into two high-priority technological assignments…

NEW DELHI — The opposition INDIA bloc’s internal strategy has hit a visible roadblock over Uttar Pradesh, with the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) projecting conflicting viewpoints on whether to ally with Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM for the 2027 state elections. The public divergence underscores a deeper debate within the anti-BJP coalition: whether to enforce strict ideological boundaries or expand regional coalitions to repair the alliance’s momentum following recent electoral losses. Internal Friction Over Coalition Architecture 1. Congress Insists on Strategic Consolidation The Congress party is pushing a centralized, absolute narrative that rejects any fragmentation of the anti-BJP vote share.…

NEW DELHI — Elevating their bilateral relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” India and France have officially adopted the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030. The comprehensive framework aims to secure technological sovereignty, co-develop critical and emerging technologies, and expand academic and research mobility between the two nations. The initiative builds directly upon the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and leverages strong convergences between India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and the France 2030 industrial ambition. Four Key Pillars of the 2030 Roadmap 1. Partnership for ‘Trusted AI’ Positioned as a central pillar of the bilateral alliance, the two nations will collaborate on establishing…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on Monday to emphasize how cognitive diversity and distinct perspectives fuel the twin engines of modern innovation and entrepreneurship. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister posted the ancient verse: “पिण्डे पिण्डे मतिर्भिन्ना कुण्डे कुण्डे नवं पयः। जातौ जातौ नवाचाराः नवा वाणी मुखे मुखे॥” Reflecting on the deeper meaning of the verse, Modi noted that every individual brings a distinct cognitive approach and a unique creative vision to the fields of enterprise and technology. He remarked that it is this inherent diversity of thought that unlocks…

MUMBAI — Boardroom dynamics at Relic Technologies Limited have shifted with the formal induction of Sachin Srivastava as the company’s Whole-Time Director (WTD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

KOLKATA — In a clear signal of strategic continuity, the board of directors at Ludlow Jute & Specialities Limited has approved the re-appointment of Ashish Chandrakant Agrawal as the company’s Managing Director.

NEW DELHI — Veteran Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Janmejaya Khanduri has been formally appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

NEW DELHI — Veteran Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vikas Pathak has been promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) within the Border Security Force (BSF).

NEW DELHI — In a major milestone for India’s energy transition, state-run power giant NTPC Limited has officially crossed 90,000 MW of installed capacity, solidifying its position as the nation’s premier power utility while aggressively pivoting toward a green energy future. As of mid-2026, the Maharatna conglomerate commands a massive 90,807.20 MW of installed capacity. This single enterprise now accounts for roughly 17% of India’s national capacity and generates a staggering 24% of the country’s total electricity, driven by operational efficiencies that consistently outperform the national average. Efficiency Premium Sustains Market Dominance NTPC’s legacy thermal fleet continues to serve as…