MSME Ministry Upgrades National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) to 'Schedule A' CPSE

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd, the Central public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) under Ministry of MSME, is engaged in the promotion and development of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector across the country since more than seven decades. The Ministry of MSME, Government of India through Notification No.K-01/26/2024-SME dated 26.02.2026, upgraded NSIC from the Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' category CPSE. The N...


Total Lunar Eclipse; March 03, 2026, Tuesday, 12 Phalguna, 1947 Saka Era

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Places Moonrise Time (IST) Umbral phase begins at 15h 20m Totality begins at 16 h 34m (IST) Totality Ends at 17h 33m (IST) Umbral phase Ends at Duration of eclipse (from Moonrise time h m h m h m h m h m h m Agartala 17 27 * * Visible Visible 1 21 Ahmadabad 18 44 * * * Visible 0 04 Aijawl 17 20 * * Visible Visible 1 28 Ajmer 18 34 * * * Visible 0 14 Allahabad 18 05 * * * Visi...


Government of India launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry. It was inaugurated on 26th February, 2026 at Puducherry by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi in the presence of Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri K. Kailashnathan;...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'AI-Powered Spelling And Writing Assistant For Dyslexic Learners' Filed by Rajalakshmi Engineering College

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541134090 A) filed by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 31, 2025, for 'ai-powered spelling and writing assistant for dyslexic learners.' Inventor(s) include Dr. M. Thangamani; and Mr. Vinish Aliklml. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention disclos...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Mechanical System And Method For Controlled Wing Deployment In Airborne Payloads Carried On Aerial Vehicle' Filed by Newspace Research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541010902 A) filed by Newspace Research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Karnataka, on Feb. 10, for 'mechanical system and method for controlled wing deployment in airborne payloads carried on aerial vehicle.' Inventor(s) include Sameer Joshi; and Julius Amrit. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual P...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Biodegradable Xanthan Gum-Gelatin Composite Film With Ceratopteris Thalictroides Extract For Food Packaging' Filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641018161 A) filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 18, for 'biodegradable xanthan gum-gelatin composite film with ceratopteris thalictroides extract for food packaging.' Inventor(s) include Siyamol T J; and Mary Saral A. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property Indi...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Smart Controlled-Release Zno/Cuo Nanoparticle Delivery System For Okra Plant' Filed by Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611007672 A) filed by Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Mahendragarh, Haryana, on Jan. 27, for 'smart controlled-release zno/cuo nanoparticle delivery system for okra plant.' Inventor(s) include Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A smart c...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Secure Timer Based Data Release And Deletion For Edge AI Systems' Filed by Rajalakshmi Engineering College

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541134089 A) filed by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 31, 2025, for 'secure timer based data release and deletion for edge ai systems.' Inventor(s) include Dr. M. Thangamani; Mr. V. Govarthan; and Mr. B. Dinesh. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A secure...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Biodegradable Beta Vulgaris Beads For Skin Care Products And Method Of Preparation Thereof' Filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641018160 A) filed by Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 18, for 'biodegradable beta vulgaris beads for skin care products and method of preparation thereof.' Inventor(s) include Natarajan Chandrasekaran; and Guria Saha. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Th...


Intellectual Property India Publishes Patent Application for 'Dual-Action Zno/Cuo Nano-Fertilizer Foliar Spray For Enhanced Growth And Viral Control In Okra' Filed by Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611007465 A) filed by Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Mahendragarh, Haryana, on Jan. 26, for 'dual-action zno/cuo nano-fertilizer foliar spray for enhanced growth and viral control in okra.' Inventor(s) include Dr. Monika Yadav; and Dr. Rajesh Kumar. The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026. According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property...