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India must build human resources in quantum technology: Principal scientific advisor
India's National Quantum Mission sets ambitious goals to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers and secure quantum communications, showcasing the country's dedication to advancing quantum technology. By 2030-31, the mission aims to achieve significant milestones in quantum technology, highlighting India's emergence as a key player in the global quantum research landscape.
ET Make in India SME Summit in Lucknow: Micro industries must be given adequate support in the MSME ecosystem
The purpose of these regional ET MSME Summit events is primarily to increase awareness, promote networking and support industry-specific learning to give small industries a leg up.
Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan to scale up investments in his Chamarajnagar soft drink unit
Sri Lanka's cricket icon Muttiah Muralitharan met with Industries Minister MB Patil to discuss plans for expanding his soft drink manufacturing business in Karnataka. Muralitharan aims to increase investments in his greenfield unit located in Chamarajanagar district, initially planned at Rs 1000 crore, to Rs 1400 crore. He also expressed commitment to his project in Dharwad for manufacturing beverage cans.
One District One Product scheme is catalysing UP's export potential, says Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, MSME and Export Promotion, UP Govt
The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has made a big difference in many industrial segments across UP, and it has also been a significant catalyst for the country's economic growth, according to Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, MSME and Export Promotion, UP Government.
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Lucknow to highlight the city’s thriving labour-intensive industries
The second session of this year’s ET Make in India SME Regional Summit will be held in Lucknow with a special focus on uplifting the city’s MSMEs.
Blue print for first 100 days of third term ready, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the blue print for the first 100 days in his third term at an election rally in Kalyan, Maharashtra. The plan, nearly complete, will begin after June 4 to ensure timely decision-making. Secretaries, senior officials, and ministries are actively involved in the preparation, with multiple meetings and presentations to coordinate the goals formulation.
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Modi 3.0 aims at 50-70 goals for 100-day agenda, final meetings on
The Modi 3.0 governance plan, starting with the first 100 days agenda, is expected to include 50 to 70 important goals and recommendations to establish the tone and intent of the new government. The list is being arranged in order of significance and priority. The government is in the final stages of drafting a new governing agenda for the next term, which will contain the first 100 days of planning, midterm and long-term goals.
FSIB selects IFCI MD as SIDBI head, Sanjay Shukla for NHB MD
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Manoj Mittal as the Chairman and Managing Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Sanjay Shukla as the Managing Director of National Housing Bank (NHB). Mittal will replace S Ramann, who joined SIDBI in April 2021. FSIB interviewed 21 candidates and recommended Mittal for the position.
Yellen speaks softly, but firmly, in Beijing
Yellen's visit to China emphasized the need for balancing economic growth post-Covid without external pressure, highlighting challenges in China's investment-led growth model and strained relations with trading partners like the US.
India, Germany discuss bilateral security and defence issues
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and German Ministry of Defence State Secretary Benedikt Zimmer co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral security and defence cooperation, including joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific and collaboration in high technology defence projects. The two sides emphasized the importance of closer defence ties and connecting their defence industries. The meeting follows German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius' visit to India in 2023.
Investment is a priority for Assam, 17 MOUs worth Rs 11,753 cr in the pipeline: Additional Chief Secretary of the state
Ravi Kota, Additional Chief Secretary of Assam, emphasized the priority of investment for Assam and the North-East, with 70 MOUs worth 11,543 crores in the pipeline, including a significant investment in the solar energy sector and the establishment of a semiconductor plant in Nagaon. Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the 26-billion-dollar PLI initiative and the Prime Minister's Gati Shakti scheme.
DoT to establish quantum certification lab; set standards for quantum computing: Secy
While speaking at the Second International Quantum Communication Conclave, Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal said that a lot of work is happening in C-DoT on quantum communications, and India has to be cautious in developing the technology with like-minded parties.
India should be 'atmanirbhar' in all aspects: Principal Secretary PK Mishra to PM Modi
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra emphasized the need for India to go beyond achieving per capita income and become 'atmanirbhar' in all aspects. He highlighted the role of women, inclusive and innovative economy, and the eradication of corruption, casteism, and communalism.
Top infrastructure, healthy startup ecosystem, better commute — the ways Bhubaneswar is winning the hearts of small businesses
The capital of Odisha, with its unique landscape and thriving startup ecosystem, is creating a supportive platform for small businesses to rise.
Sajjan Jindal moots industrial estates near airports in Karnataka
Jindal gave the suggestion to the government at the first meeting of the reconstituted IKF chaired by Industries Minister MB Patil. Large industrial estates closer to airports would attract investments, he said. Jindal operates a giant steel mill, among others, in Karnataka.
HRAWI urges Maharashtra government to extend timings for hospitality establishments on Christmas & New Year’s Eve
HRAWI said it has appealed for a 'prompt' and 'positive' response from the Government to allow hotels and restaurants sufficient time to plan and organize activities around these significant events.
Simplified taxation regime can help to empower the MSME sector: FISME
The roundtable session deliberated the bottlenecks faced by MSMEs within the e-commerce sector under the current GST regime and offered recommendations to promote ease of doing business.
EAM Jaishankar meets US Principal Deputy NSA Jon Finer
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer discussed global issues and bilateral cooperation. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo reviewed the India-US CEO Forum virtually, highlighting the convergence of perspectives and strategic interests.
Qualcomm to invest Rs 175 crore in R&D unit Bengaluru
Qualcomm has proposed its R&D unit at Whitefield in Bengaluru, at an investment of Rs 175 crore, projecting 1,553 jobs. The US tech giant already has a R&D unit in Bengaluru and the fresh investment is part of its expansion plans, officials said.
Neeraj Mittal takes charge as DoT secretary
Neeraj Mittal has assumed the position of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) secretary. Mittal, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, will be responsible for deciding on key issues in the telecom sector, such as spectrum allocation and over-the-top regulation.
Assam tea industry stakeholders discuss fixation of minimum wage in tea gardens
Stakeholders in the Assam tea industry have discussed the fixation of minimum wages in tea gardens in a scientific manner, in line with international labour standards. The Assam government has committed to setting minimum wages scientifically and with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Neeraj Mittal becomes new telecom secretary, S Krishnan moves to MeitY
Neeraj Mittal has been appointed as the new telecom secretary and S Krishnan as the secretary at the ministry of electronics & information technology. Other key appointments include Arunish Chawla as secretary at the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Vumlunmang Vualnam as the secretary at the ministry of civil aviation. Mittal will be responsible for finalizing the Telecom Bill and making decisions on spectrum allocation modes, while Krishnan will oversee the implementation of India's semiconductor mission and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
Li-ion plant: Exide Energy plans to double production capacity, seeks 40 acres
Battery maker Exide Energy has proposed to double its production capacity at its upcoming li-ion factory near the international airport, and requested the state government to allot an additional 40 acres of land.
Green H2 mission group's first meet on May 4
The first meeting of the empowered group for green hydrogen mission, chaired by Cabinet secretary Rajeev Gauba, will be held on May 4 to review and discuss the way forward for India's ambitious Green Hydrogen Mission. It will include deliberations over the requirement of an obligation for the fuel's use in various sectors.
China among 12 nations participate in Science-20 meet in Tripura
The event was among the 200 meetings in over 50 major cities across India, with over 32 different work streams. The theme of the G20 summit in Itanagar is ‘Research, innovation initiative, gathering’, and it is being organised by the science & technology department. China has often claimed Arunachal Pradesh as part of south Tibet. There was no entry in the two-day event. China has often opposed funding from multilateral agencies in Arunachal Pradesh.
BioAsia 2023 in Hyderabad to host innovation zone for startups
The 'Innovation Zone' at the life sciences event, organised by the Telangana government, will feature a startup stage pavilion and an incubator pavilion.
Govt to host country's first global tourism investors summit in Delhi in Apr under G20 Presidency
India assumed the presidency of the influential bloc on December 1, setting the tone for the ministry's calendar this year.
World Economic Forum Day 1: Maharastra signs MoUs worth Rs 45,900 cr
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde and Minister Uday Samant, apart from that Principal Secretary Harshdeep Kamble, MIDC CEO Vipin Sharma and other dignitaries.
Maharashtra govt forms committee to streamline realty processes in Navi Mumbai
CIDCO undertakes various mega infrastructure projects, including the ongoing Navi Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai Metro, NAINA, Corporate Park etc. The town planning body has allotted land parcels on lease to different real estate developers to create residential and commercial projects.
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