PM Narendra Modi

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PM Modi Says, Buddha Teaching Inspiration For India's Growth

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first Buddhist Summit, in India. During the inauguration, PM Modi said, "India taking new initiatives based on the teachings of Buddha." He said India is making efforts towards global welfare with the consciousness of Buddha. Moving ahead in Amrit Kal, India is now moving forward towards a developed country, and resolved not only for India, but for the world in many ways.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 01:31 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: PM Modi, Buddha Learning, Summit, Delhi, innovation

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PM Narendra Modi

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PM Modi To Declare Gujarat's Modhera As India's 1st Solar Powered Village

PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to declare Gujarat's Modhera village in Mehsana district as India's first solar-powered village, with the installation of 1,000 solar plants, on October 9. Moreover, these solar plants installed over houses of villagers, will provide zero-cost, round-the-clock electricity to the residents, said the BJP-led Gujarat Government. Besides, the famous Sun Temple in Modhera will also get a 3D-Projection, under PM Modi's… read-more

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Modhera Village, Renewable Energy, Solar Plants, PM Narendra Modi, innovation

Courtesy: ANI

Piyush Goyal

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Union Govt Launches Credit Guarantee Schemes For Startups In India

In order to extend support to start-ups in India, the BJP-led Central Government announced "Credit Guarantee Scheme". On October 7, the Commerce Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Government enables eligible companies to borrow collateral-free money up to Rs 10 crore making sure they reach their true potential,." The move will help micro businesses and start-up establishments to not only take risks but, provide guaranteed loan schemes.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 05:45 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Credit Guarantee Scheme, Piyush Goyal, Startups, Indian Business, innovation

Christmas Tree

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Healthcare Personnel Create Christmas Tree Using Empty Covid-19 Vials: Brazil

In a viral video shared by AFP News Agency on Twitter, the healthcare personnel made a gorgeous and creative Christmas tree out of empty vials. Reported in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, rhe empty vials of flu and Covid-19 vaccines were used to make the tree with a purpose of spreading Covid-19 vaccine awareness in the country. Besides, 65% of… read-more

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 - 06:14 PM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: Brazil, Rio De Janeiro, Christmas, Coronavirus Vaccines, innovation

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E-Bike designed by NITK students.

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NITK Students Design E-Bike For Forest Department: Karnataka

National Institute of Technology Karnataka students designed an e-bike for the forest department. This mobility drive can be solar-powered and charge walkie-talkies, mobiles, or GPS systems. The headlight can be dismantled into a portable torch. ''This e-bike was designed keeping in mind the need of the forest department and officials,'' reported ANI. ''We'd like to thank NITK for giving us this opportunity,'' said Rakshith, a student. 

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 02:55 PM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: e-Bike, Karnataka, innovation, University Students, Forest Department

Courtesy: ANI

Representational Image

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Unique! TN Couple Sends QR-Code Printed Wed Cards To Get Gifts Online

In an efforts to maintain social distancing amidst Covid-19 pandemic, a couple from Tamil Nadu's Madurai came up with an innovative idea of collecting wedding gifts digitally. The idea convinced the bride to print QR codes on their invitation card, which was meant for the guests to hand-over cash directly into their accounts instead of an envelope. Reportedly, the move also helped those relatives who couldn't make it to the function.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 06:57 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Wedding, QR scanning, QR Codes, innovation

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IIT Kharagpur develops UAV

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IIT Kharagpur Researchers Build 5G-equipped Drone For No Network Area

IIT Kharagpur researchers have devised 5G infrastructure-equipped drones, which can function as airborne mobile telecommunication towers. Capable to perform in zero network areas by switching the location, the drones can also yield rescue-based services by reaching out to survivors at a disaster-affected location in less time. They restore the services by relaying data to rescue servers located far away from the distress area. The researchers… read-more

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 08:30 AM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: iit kharagpur, IIT, Drone, innovation, 5G

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Defence Innovation

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'iDEX4Fauji' Introduced To Encourage Innovations Among Army Personnel

The Defence Ministry has launched a program, 'iDEX4Fauji', to promote innovative ideas by members of the Indian Armed Forces. The program, launched by Rajnath Singh, will also reward the Army staff. Ministry said that this was a first-of-its-kind initiative and "will bolster frugal innovation ideas from soldiers/ field formations.” It opined that since many of them work on the ground, they would have ideas to improve equipment.

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 09:08 AM / by Sneha Ramesh

Tags: Defence Ministry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Army, innovation

Courtesy: The Indian Express