C-DOT provides grants to 18 start-ups in India

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, launched ‘Samarth’ Program- A cutting edge Incubation Program for startups in Telecom & ICT Sector. 

In the first phase 18 startups have been selected in cohort…

JOHAR: World Bank Funded Project Activates Jharkhand Harness Rural Agriculture Growth

Jharkhand Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Growth (JOHAR) was an integrated livelihood project of Govt. of Jharkhand implemented with 70% credit assistance from the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - IBRD). 

The Govt. of Jharkhand…

President of Cyprus conferred upon PM Modi Cyprus’s honour:the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III'

The President of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, today conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Cyprus’s honour – the "Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III”.

Accepting the honour on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Government, and the…

Has there been any shift from tokenism to targeted empowerment of tribals during the Premiership of Modi?

India is home to one of the most vibrant and diverse tribal populations in the world. With over 10.45 crore tribal citizens, comprising 8.6% of the total population, the Adivasi communities have been integral to India’s civilisational fabric. 

They have preserved rich traditions, languages, and knowledge systems that continue to…

Yoga Connect 2025: A Hybrid Global Summit Held on 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'

Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India organised “Yoga Connect”— an event of global importance at Vigyan Bhawan, marking a major milestone in the countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. 

Focused on the theme “Yoga for One…

BSF jawan shot dead by his colleague in Murshidabad

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was shot dead by his colleague on Saturday night while on duty in Murshidabad, West Bengal in an area recently hit by post-poll violence. 

The incident occurred around 10:30 PM in the Dhulian Municipality. The accused, SK Mishra, from Rajasthan and posted with the 119th Battalion of BSF, fired…

Technology transformation making public systems faster, cleaner, and more transparent in India

Over the past decade, technology has brought financial services closer to people, especially in rural and remote areas. From making payments seamless to ensuring subsidies reach the right hands, digital tools have made public systems faster, cleaner, and more transparent.

UPI: A New Way to Pay

One of the most visible changes has been…

DGT and Shell India launch the Green Skills-focused EV training program to empower youth

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Shell India, has launched a Green Skills and Electric Vehicles (EV) training program.

The programme aimed at equipping students and faculty with future-ready capabilities in green energy and e-mobility.