New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met US Senator Steve Daines and US Envoy to India, Sergio Gor, saying they had productive exchange of views on the bilateral relationship.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund for industry-backed projects will start by the end of this month, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) While the Space Policy 2023 enabled private sector participation, the next critical step is to boost fiscal, regulatory, and structural support to accelerate growth and position India among the top three spacefaring nations, said the Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Monday.
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) As part of its vision to build smarter and more efficient cities, the Gujarat government is increasingly prioritising the use of modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The healthcare industry leaders and experts on Monday urged the government to significantly scale up public spending on healthcare in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s proposed 'Microfinance Bank Ordinance 2025', to convert the country's microcredit system into fully regulated microfinance banks under supervision of Bangladesh Bank, could marginalise hundreds of smaller NGOs and poor households from accessing credit, a report has said.
Davos, Jan 19 (IANS) India is making best investments in the health sector by strengthening Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and initiating the Future Health Districts programmes, according to experts during the World Economic Forum 2026 (WEF) Annual Meeting.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Thermal power’s share in India’s generation mix is set to drop below 70 per cent next fiscal amid a surge in renewable energy, a report said on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Underscoring the vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ as roadmap for inclusive insurance growth, M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), said on Monday that the Indian insurance sector, an integral part of the financial system, plays a significant role in the economy by providing protection against mortality, property and casualty risks, encouraging savings, and providing long-term funds for infrastructure development and other long-gestation projects.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) More than 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications amounting to more than Rs 52,300 crore have been sanctioned by the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under the digital credit underwriting programmes (between April 1 and December 31, 2025), the government said on Monday.
