NIELIT to Establish India's First Dedicated Quantum & AI University Campus in Amaravati

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Quantum Computing and Quantum Algorithms Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Quantum Communication and Cybersecurity Quantum Hardware and Systems Engineering High-Performance Computing AI-Quantum Convergence Research Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programs Advanced research laboratories Industry-linked Centres of Excellence (CoEs) Deep-tech incubation and entrepreneurship support Global academic and R&D col...


NDMA, AcSIR and CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Strengthen Disaster Management Policy Research

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), and CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework for academic programmes, capacity building, policy research, and communication in Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (DMRR). The partnership aims to ...


Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Launches Indigenously Manufactured Tetanus & Adult Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine at Central Research Institute, Himachal Pradesh

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda today launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda congratulated the scientists, technical experts and staff of the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, describing the indigenous launch of the ...


Advancing Inclusive Voice Technologies in India: Launch of Policy Report and Developers' Toolkit

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Voice technologies are becoming foundational to digital inclusion in India, shaping how millions access public services, information, and the digital economy. Against this backdrop, a new Policy Report and Developers' Toolkit on voice technologies was launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026 on February 20, 2026 to set out a policy and practice framework supporting open, inclusive, and responsible voice technologies. The Policy R...


Sarvam AI Powering a Made-in-India AI Revolution

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Union Minister Shri Amit Shah stated that Sarvam AI exemplifies why the future belongs to India. He noted that the company is ensuring technology reaches every citizen, advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat, where innovation serves as a trusted ally in empowering people and strengthening the nation. An AI model is a computer program trained on vast amounts of data to recognize patterns, make pre...


Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Holds Bilateral Talks with Rwanda ICT Minister; India-Rwanda Discussions Focus on AI, Bio-Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today said India is ready to deepen its engagement with Rwanda in emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems and next-generation sectors including AI, biotechnology, and nuclear energy, as the two countries explored a structured framework for bilat...


India-Brazil MoU Signed to Deepen MSME Cooperation and Advance Green Transition

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the ongoing visit of delegation led by H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil to India, the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Micro and Small Enterprises of the Federative, Republic of Brazil on 21.02.2026. The MoU will provide a platform for both sides to discuss the issues concerning Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ...


English rendering of PM's address during groundbreaking ceremony of India Chip Limited via video conferencing

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath ji, my colleague in the Union Cabinet Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, Jitin Prasada ji, all ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government, President of Foxconn's Semiconductor Business Group Bob Chen, Chairperson of HCL Technologies Roshni Nadar ji, industry leaders present in the program, other dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen! ​Today India is working at a very fast pace on the goal of beco...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu received H.E. Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 21, 2026). She also hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President thanked him for his participation and valuable contribution in the AI Impact Summit. She also congratulated him for the successful hosting of the ...


Sarbananda Sonowal Hails Policing Reforms Under PM Modi, Amit Shah as Foundation Stone Laid for 10th APBN in Guwahati

India, Feb. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said that Assam's transformation in law and order is the direct result of decisive national leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as he addressed at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the 10th Assam Police Battalion (APBN) in Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said the changes in Assam's policing frame...