India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The "neighbourhood" around stem cells, rather than the stem cells alone, may hold a vital clue to understanding how tissues age and lose their regenerative capacity, according to new research. The study reveals that support cells surrounding stem cells are far more vulnerable to ageing-related damage, opening new avenues for research on healthy ageing.​​ Healthy aging is a global priority and scientists are working on ...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Commemorating National Youth Day on January 12, 2026, the Government of India reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment by spotlighting the newly launched National AI Literacy Program and its flagship YUVA AI FOR ALL course, bridging Swami Vivekananda's vision of enlightened youth with the tools for an AI-driven future. The program was launched at the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Summit held in Jaipur on January 6, 2026, by Sh...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Competition Commission of India has approved acquisition by ChrysCapital Fund X, Two Infinity Partners and Blue wave Investments Limited, collectively, of certain equity share capital in Nash Industries (I) Private Limited The proposed combination pertains to the acquisition by ChrysCapital Fund X, Two Infinity Partners and Blue wave Investments Limited (collectively, the 'Acquirers'), collectively, of certain equity share capital...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In alignment with the Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and the objective of establishing India as a leading global sporting nation, the Task Force constituted by the Department of Sports to review the coaching ecosystem in line with international best practices has submitted its report. The Task Force, led by Indian badminton national head coach Shri Pullela Gopichand, examined key aspects of coach education and...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has achieved an "Excellent" rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024-25. The assessment reflects SECI's strong institutional performance and effective implementation of its mandated objectives during the year. In the MoU performance evaluation, SECI secured an impressive...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued the NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines 2025, providing comprehensive information on the National Pension System Vatsalya (NPS Vatsalya). NPS Vatsalya is a contributory savings and long term financial security scheme designed exclusively for minors. NPS Vatsalya was announced in the Union Budget for FY 2024-25 and subsequently launched on 18 September, 2024 by the...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi today, underscoring the need for sustained and collective efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse and to realise the vision of a Viksit and Aatma-nirbhar Bharat. The event was attended by Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister of Delhi Shri Ashish Sood, Vice-Chancell...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A press conference on the forthcoming launch of the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) was held today at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Index is being launched by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai), and the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Addressing the media, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Chairpers...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone of the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. On this occasion, several dignitaries, including Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, were present. Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister and Minister of ...
India, Jan. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: M/s Ola Cell Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has established a Giga-Scale ACC manufacturing plant with an installed capacity of 1 GWh. Since March 2024, the firm has commenced pilot production and is presently working toward stabilizing operations for full-scale commercial production. MHI has notified the Scheme on October 28, 2024 with a total financial outlay of Rs. 3,435.33 crore, aims to ensure payment security for OEMs/operators in ca...