Adding more women in STEM sectors imperative for Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The inclusion and advancement of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is not merely a matter of social equity but a critical imperative for national innovation, economic competitiveness, and the successful realisation the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047', according to FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen in the country on Thursday.

Over 400 Indian startups powering $20 billion cybersecurity industry

IANS | October 30, 2025 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a global cybersecurity hub, driven by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, powering a $20 billion cybersecurity industry, according to Dr Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In and Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) at MeitY.

India targets $500 billion electronics manufacturing by 2030

IANS | October 29, 2025 11:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the need to deepen domestic capabilities across the electronics value chain, noting that greater self-reliance in both finished products and components will be key to sustaining India’s export momentum and reducing import dependence.