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The fund announced by NABVentures, a subsidiary of NABARD, has an initial corpus of Rs 750 crore with Rs 250 crore each from NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture, and Rs 250 crore from other institutions.The fund is structured to support approximately 85 agri startups with investment sizes...

New Delhi: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) on Friday said its branch has launched a Rs 750 crore agriculture fund for startups and rural enterprises.The fund named 'Agri-Sure' has been announced by NABVENTURES, a subsidiary of NABARD, with an initial corpus of Rs...

The project has been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Tribal Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and aims to provide better connectivity in rural areas and accelerate economic growth in the North-Eastern region.This historic initiative will provide all-weather road connectivity to 47...

Since the late 1970s, NASA spacesuits have been designed with Maximum Absorbent Garment (MAG) layered adult diapers made of superabsorbent polymers.While astronauts on spacewalks relieve themselves inside their spacesuits, it is uncomfortable with reports of leaks and health issues such as...

Mumbai, technology services provider to the automotive and transportation industry, Tata Elxsi has inaugurated a mobility innovation center in Bengaluru.Created in collaboration with global automation firm Emerson, the Tata Elxsi + NI Mobility Innovation Center (TENMIC), aims to accelerate...

Ahmedabad, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said the state is committed to achieving complete success in quality adoption and making it the cornerstone of development in the state.He was speaking here at the launch of 'Gunvatta Sankalp Gujarat' (Gujarat's Commitment to...

The move is aimed at encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in the aerospace and defense sectors, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) said."Indigenous development of these technologies will strengthen the military-industrial ecosystem," he...

NEW DELHI: The British Council on Thursday launched an initiative to equip India's youth and communities with the skills needed to become resilient to climate impacts and contribute to transitioning the country to a net-zero economy.Launched in partnership with HSBC India, the “Climate Skills...

The project aims to increase smooth and safe traffic flow, thereby improving service levels. According to an official statement, the upgrading of this important 6 lane road including the elevated corridor of NH-47 (Narol Junction to Sarkhej Junction) is expected to facilitate more efficient...

In New Delhi, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday reviewed the Postal Department's 100-day action plan involving specific plans and targets for key initiatives like Dak Chaupals and standardized geo-coded addressing system.According to an official statement, the Department...

The company said that with the introduction of UNISOC T760 it aims to make 5G accessible to everyone. In India, it is collaborating with major OEM (original equipment manufacturer) players to bring the new chipset to the market.The company said, "Scoring more than 510,000 points on Antutu V10...

The initiative aims to empower girls whose parents' income is Rs 8 lakh or less per annum.According to the GR issued by the state higher and technical education department, the scheme will be implemented from the academic year 2024-25.The state cabinet has approved to bear additional burden...

Panaji, The bill to promote tourism in Goa aims to plug revenue leakages and bring discipline to the sector, meeting the expectations of stakeholders, state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday.Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Khaunte addressed concerns raised by opposition...

In the ninth parliamentary elections, the MPP won a narrow margin of victory, winning 68 of the 126 seats, while the DP won 42 seats. The Hun Party won eight seats, while the Civil-Green Will Party and the National Coalition won four seats each, the Xinhua news agency reported.The decision to...

New Delhi, The Department of Telecommunications has invited research proposals on 'quantum standardization and testing laboratories' from Indian academic institutions or research and development institutes, an official release said on Sunday.The goal is to promote research and development in...

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], To promote sustainable agricultural practices, the Gujarat government has announced a special scheme offering 50 percent subsidy on Nano Urea and Nano DAP.This initiative aims to encourage the use of these innovative fertilizers among farmers, which are believed...

The collaboration aims to encapsulate Rajamouli's creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy and his ground-breaking contributions to cinema.The makers shared a poster on social media showing the smiling face of the Baahubali...

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Rural Development on Friday signed an MoU with a company to facilitate sustainable transportation to members of women self-help groups by providing electric bicycles.The agreement was signed with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) for Sustainable...

The MoU was signed by MoRD Rural Livelihood Joint Secretary Smriti Sharan and Convergence Energy Services Limited Managing Director and CEO Vishal Kapoor in the presence of Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Kumar Singh.Shailesh Kumar Singh said that this Green Mobility partnership will...

New Delhi, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) has started a two-month-long comprehensive awareness campaign titled 'Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal - Behtar Kal', according to a statement issued here on Friday.This campaign aims to promote safe water and sanitation practices at the...