Empowering SC-led Innovation: How VCF-SC Enabled Thrishanku Technologies to Strengthen India's Defence Electronics Ecosystem

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Innovation, entrepreneurship and timely institutional support have enabled many aspiring entrepreneurs to establish enterprises that contribute to India's technological advancement and self-reliance. One such inspiring example is Thrishanku Technologies Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based company founded by Mr. Suneel Kumar Sirigiri. The company's journey demonstrates the transformative impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Schedule...


47,328 Villages Selected Under PM-AJAY Adarsh Gram Component Across the Country; 435 Villages in Telangana

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) to promote the socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste communities through the integrated development of villages under its Adarsh Gram Component. The scheme aims to ensure saturation of key socio-economic indicators by converging Central and State Government schemes and addressing critical development gaps. Minister of State ...


Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) of BRICS Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)) is scheduled to be held under the Chairship of India from 03 to 04 August 2026, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperati...


New Delhi to host "GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit" on 5 August

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To promote India's rich Geographical Indication (GI) handloom and handicraft products and strengthen their position in domestic and international markets, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in association with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), will organise the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit‟ on 5 August 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. T...


'Worlds Within Cloth: New Orders of Woven Making' to Open at National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will inaugurate the exhibition Worlds Within Cloth: New Orders of Woven Making on 5 August 2026 at Virasat Hall, National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. The exhibition will remain open to the public from 06 to 19 August 2026 between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM as part of the celebrations leading upto the 12th National Handloom D...


Handloom Hackathon 2.0 Concludes at IIT Delhi, Showcasing Technology-led Innovations for India's Handloom Sector

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 - "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles. The Hackathon attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 participants representing the top 100 shortlisted teams from across the country to develop technology-driven solutions for India's handloom sector. The...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'; Calls Upon Every Citizen to Join the Movement

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a massive nationwide video conference, the Prime Minister formally greeted the diverse assembly including over one crore young citizens connected from more than 28,000 locations. Emphasizing the collective weight of the moment, he framed the gathering as a profound national commitment. "Today, all of us countrymen have un...


India's Solar Growth Enters a New Era

India, Aug. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's solar sector has received a major boost with the approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY). The plan aims to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity backed by energy storage. Solar energy has become one of the strongest drivers of India's clean energy transition. Growth in capacity, manufacturing, and consumer adoption demonstrates how coordinated policy support can transform emerging technology into m...


AIR MARSHAL TEJPAL SINGH ASSUMES THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Marshal Tejpal Singh AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on 01 Aug 26. On the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the brave souls who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. Commissioned on 16 Jun 1990 as a fighter pilot, the Air Marshal has over 3500 hours of flying experience. He is a Cat A Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilo...


Smt Alka Nangia Arora takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts

India, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Smt Alka Nangia Arora, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) today, on August 1, 2026. An alumnus of Garhwal University, Dehradun and IIT Roorkee, Smt Arora has tenanted key appointments in the Government of India, including as Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser in Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) under th...