English rendering of PM’s interaction with Space Startup CEOs
Prime Minister – You have shown courage in a new field. The most important thing is that you trusted the government’s word.
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PM Modi urges space startups to build robust ecosystem & attract global talent; Extends greetings on National Space Day
PM Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended greetings on National Space Day, celebrated on August 23 to commemorate Chandrayaan-3's historic lunar landing. PM Modi urged space startups to build a rob…
Read full storySpace, AI and other tech integration to shape a nation's geopolitical future: Minister Shekhawat
Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat emphasized that privatisation of space represents the 'democratisation of space opportunities' during an event organized by ISRO's Space Applications Centre and the Department of Scienc…
Read full storyParliamentary panel reviews space and science projects at ISRO, other facilities in Bengaluru
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, led by Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni, visited ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru to review the progress of India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The…
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Dr Jitendra Singh announces unanimous adoption of 'Chennai Declaration', reaffirming BRICS commitment to build effective, resilient and future- ready framework in science, technology and innovation
In the closing session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet chaired by India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, P…
Read full storyEmpowered Committee Reviews Proposals to Accelerate Growth of Women-led Rural Enterprises
The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by the Secretary (Rural Development), Shri Rohit Kansal, today considered proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of DAY-NRLM to str…
Read full story29 FDI proposals worth over ₹4,800 crore reported under revised framework
The government has said that a total of 29 Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been reported under the revised framework as of the 20th of this month, involving proposed FDI of more than ₹4,800 crore.
Read full storyAhead of MHA-Ladakh talks in September, Centre’s outreach sees withdrawal of cases against Leh protestors
Ahead of scheduled Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) talks with Ladakh representatives in September, the Centre has withdrawn pending criminal cases against local protestors arrested following the September 2025 violence i…
Read full storyWest Asia LIVE: Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed total control over the Strait of Hormuz region, including land areas, and stated Iran is not ready for the 'right deal'. This escalates tensions in West Asia, impacting global oil sup…
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Text of PM’s address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026
PM Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, highlighting India's shift from 'Production Linked Punishment' (PLP) under License Raj to 'Production Linked Incentive' (PLI) scheme, which generated ₹22 la…
Read full storyPM interacts with CEOs and Founders of Space Startups
CEOs highlight growing interest shown from across the world in adopting and leveraging technologies developed by India’s space industry CEOs appreciate decision of Opening Space Sector to Private Participation Created s…
Read full storyIndia and Brazil sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Telecommunications and ICTs
India and Brazil reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the…
Read full storyUnion Minister of Communications, Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Leads 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, Emphasizes Sustainable ICT Infrastructure and Digital Inclusivity
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has witnessed monumental transformation in the last decade 21 AUG 2026 8:12PM by PIB Delhi
Read full storyUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chairs 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune
The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting, chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is underway in Pune.
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PM Chairs Third High-Level Meeting with Secretaries to Government of India
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. He discussed the future action agenda of Ministrie…
Read full storyIndiaAI Mission organises workshop on AIKosh to strengthen India’s AI-ready data ecosystem
A workshop on AIKosh, the national datasets and models platform under the IndiaAI Mission, was organized today in New Delhi. The workshop brought together representatives from Government, industry, academia and the star…
Read full storyMeitY partners with PhonePe to strengthen PM GatiShakti with granular data intelligence
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with online payment and fintech company PhonePe to strengthen the PM GatiShakti mission through granular and hyperlocal…
Read full storySEBI allows FPIs to submit digitally signed Powers of Attorney
With an aim to improve ease of doing business and speeding up the onboarding of foreign investors, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors – FPIs to submit digitally signed Pow…
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Census 2027 has a nefarious purpose, says Congress
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the upcoming Census 2027, alleging that the methodology for collecting caste data is deliberately flawed. He claims the questionnaire design undermines accurate caste enumera…
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India’s Biggest Semiconductor Event to be held in Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from 17th – 19th September 2026
The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi on 17th September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi.
Read full storyAgriculture and Rural Development Family to Unite Behind PM Modi’s ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ Vision: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
To translate the ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day into action on the ground, a commitment program for departments under the Mini…
Read full storyICAR’s 97th AGM Charts the Roadmap for Transformative Agriculture
The 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society was held today at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Shivraj Singh C…
Read full storyCensus 2027 questionnaire seeks parents’ religion, place of birth up to village level
The Census 2027 questionnaire will collect parents' religion and place of birth up to village level, alongside an open field for caste declaration with options to opt out. This marks a significant expansion in demograph…
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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graces Ruby and Silver Jubilee Valedictory Celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur
NEP 2020 is a Guiding Pillar for Educational Progress from KG to Ph.D.: Vice President Public Examination Reform Reflects Government’s Commitment to a Fair and Transparent System for India’s Youth: Vice President
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