India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched Phase-III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) with a total outlay of Rs.1,500 crore, including Rs.1,000 crore from the Department of Biotechnology and Rs.500 crore from London based Wellcome Trust, UK. ...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Fossil leaves recovered from a coalfield in the North East state of Assam have revealed that Kevda plant well known for the fragrant kewra essence, used in sweets, traditional medicine and also in temples has survived in the Indian subcontinent for at least 24 million years and is a living survivor from India's ancient tropical forests. The study helps in understanding the role of India as a refuge for ancient plant lineages, the ...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Panel / Session Key Takeaways Plenary Panel: Global Health - Science, Manufacturing & Partnerships This panel highlighted India's expanding influence in addressing global healthcare challenges by strengthening international scientific collaborations and integrated research ecosystems. The focus was on building competitive manufacturing, understanding the regulatory aspects, robust public-private partnerships, and resilient resea...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has accorded in-principle approval to two strategic maritime infrastructure projects, a Greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar district of Gujarat and a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gulf of Kutch, under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), marking a significant step in India's ambition to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub. The two projects ...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "The future belongs to those who continue to learn, adapt and innovate. India's youth must be prepared not only for today's jobs, but also for tomorrow's opportunities," said Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, at the World Youth Skills Day 2026 celebrations organised by the Ministry of Skill Development an...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As an important outcome of the visit of the Prime Minister of India to Australia, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Government of Australia, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the regulation and quality assurance of Technical an...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is consistently pursuing its obligation to ensure a life of dignity, security and inclusion for senior citizens through the National Helpline for Senior Citizens titled Elderline 14567 and also through the nationwide "Take a Pledge" initiative under the Ageing with Dignity campaign. These initiatives seek to build a compassionate society where every elderly citizen is respected, protec...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Snapshot: Urban LFPR experienced marginal increase to 50.1% in June, 2026, from 49.8% in May, 2026 Overall female LFPR remained stable compared to the previous month and was higher than its level observed a year earlier The male WPR improved in June, 2026 relative to both the previous month and the same month a year earlier Overall UR remained unchanged in June, 2026 At the all-India level, the monthly estimates are based on i...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second day of Bharat Tex 2026 placed a strong focus on state-led growth, investment opportunities and India's expanding textile trade partnerships with global markets. The programme for the day brought together State Governments, policymakers, industry representatives and trade experts to discuss measures to strengthen manufacturing, attract investment and improve the global competitiveness of India's textile and apparel sector...
India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Premiere Vision are forging closer ties to strengthen textile and apparel trade between India and the European Union, creating new opportunities for Indian manufacturers, exporters and designers to expand their presence, globally. At the same time, it will enable global brands, buyers and fashion houses to engage more deeply with India's diverse and competitive textile ecosystem. The partn...