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Startups

CH-4B UAV drone
CH-4B UAV [File Photo: Wikimedia/Zerbout]
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Organised by the Army Design Bureau (ADB), the webinar received response where 13 proposals were shortlisted.

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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition
Science Startups 

C-Camp NBEC 2020 winners get investment, prizes of ₹7 Cr from Pfizer, Kotak, Biocon, BIRAC, others

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

11 bio-entrepreneurs and 3 student-led teams won the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2020

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PM Modi interacts with space sector leaders | indusdictum
PM Modi interacts with space sector leaders [Pic: Narendra Modi/Twitter]
Business Space Startups 

PM Modi meets space industry leaders; Agnikul, Bharti, L&T, PIXXEL, MapmyIndia talk ISRO collab

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

In June 2020 the space sector was opened up, enabling the participation of Indian private sector in space activities.

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Kris Gopalakrishnan | indusdictum
Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, CII National Startup Council [Pic: DST/Twitter]
Science Startups Tech 

DST-CII Tech Summit 2020: IITs, Tata, Nokia, Pidilite, SAP Labs, others win Industrial Innovation Awards

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The awards were given to 27 companies for innovations which could fuel growth in the industry.

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Movement towards AtmaNirbhar Bharat | indusdictum
Movement towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat webinar [Pic: Ministry of Textiles/Twitter]
Startups Government Health 

Smriti Irani: Govt turned PPE crisis into opportunity, made 60mn PPEs & 150mn N95 masks by Oct

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Smriti Irani: From zero, today we have 1,100+ companies for PPE suits & 200+ domestic manufacturers for N-95 masks.

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Product to help Differently-abled to get in and out of car | indusdictum
TurnPlus to help differently-abled to get in and out of car.
Health Startups 

Bengaluru startup Truce Consulting’s product provides easy entry & exit from cars for disabled

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Named ‘TurnPlus’, the innovation is developed by Bengaluru-based startup Truce Consulting Services.

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CII Innoation Awards 2020 | indusdictum
CII Industrial Innovation Awards, 2020
Science Startups 

Innovation important in robotics, energy, telecom, manufacturing, IT: DST Sec Sharma at CII Awards

December 11, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Sec Sharma: Awards like Industrial Innovation Awards improve system within organisations by focusing on innovation framework.

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MCA Secy launches SPICe+ web form, new rules for company incorporation
Business Policy Startups 

SPICe+ Web form, new rules for company incorporation & DIN launched by MCA Secy

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

SPICe+ will offer 10 services by 3 Central Govt Ministries & Departments (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Labour, and Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance) and one State Government (Maharashtra).

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MSME Ministry holds national awareness program for schemes, entrepreneurship
Startups Education 

MSME Ministry holds national awareness program for schemes, entrepreneurship

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

A total of 126 field offices of the MSME Ministry are conducting awareness programs across the country to disseminate information amongst students.

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WCD & FPI Ministers Irani, Badal inaugurate Delhi Organic Food Fest
Agriculture Startups 

WCD & FPI Ministers Irani, Badal inaugurate Delhi Organic Food Fest

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Spread over an area of 6,000 sqm, this is the first such event where more than 180 women entrepreneurs and self-help groups are participating from over 25 states and UTs.

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MSME Minister Gadkari flags off KVIC 'Apiary on Wheels' for affordable, sustainable bee boxes
Startups Agriculture 

Gadkari flags off KVIC ‘Apiary on Wheels’ for affordable, sustainable bee boxes

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

KVIC launched the Honey Mission in 2017 and has been training beekeepers, distributing bee boxes, and helping rural, educated but unemployed youth to earn extra income through beekeeping activities, at their doorstep.

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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition
Science Startups 

11 Bio-entrepreneurs win awards for digital health, medical devices & agri-biotech at BIRAC-NBEC

December 17, 2019December 18, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The winners bagged a cumulative amount of Rs 3 crore in cash prizes and investment opportunities, as well as an exclusive scope for mentorship from key industry leaders.

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HAL & BEL organise roadshow urging startups, MSMEs to participate in DefExpo 2020
Defence Business Startups 

HAL & BEL organise roadshow urging startups, MSMEs to participate in DefExpo 2020

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The roadshow, which ended with an interactive session, saw participation from more than 170 vendors from across Delhi-NCR.

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PMEGP assisted 5.7 lakh MSMEs that employed 47 lakh people so far: Minister Gadkari
Startups Business Policy 

PMEGP aided 5.7 lakh MSMEs that employed 47 lakh people so far: Minister Gadkari

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Under the scheme, a beneficiary can avail a loan of up to Rs. 25 lakh in the manufacturing sector and Rs. 10 lakh in the service sector, with a subsidy of 15% to 35% for different categories.

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Home Minister Shah instructs Paramilitary Forces to use khadi in uniforms: MSME Min
Policy Defence Startups 

Home Min Amit Shah instructs Paramilitary Forces to use khadi in uniforms: MSME Ministry

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The sample developed for camouflage fabric was not only liked by one of the Paramilitary Forces but also found to be superior to the existing material used by the Forces.

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Startup India, PMEGP, Udyam Sakhi Portal & more MSME schemes for women entrepreneurs: Govt
Startups Policy 

Startup India, PMEGP, Udyam Sakhi Portal & more MSME schemes for women entrepreneurs: Govt

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

All the entrepreneurs including women are eligible for 2 weeks Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) after the sanction of their projects from banks for financial assistance to setup their unit.

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Goa Govt & Commerce Min to host Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit
Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit 2018
Startups Business World 

Goa Govt & Commerce Min to host Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The key objectives of the Summit are to showcase India’s opportunity in the sectors of e-mobility, FinTech, MedTech, enterprise software, EdTech, genomics and life sciences.

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1st National Startup Awards to grant 35 Rs 5 lakh prizes to startups, social & women entrepreneurs
Startups Business 

1st National Startup Awards to grant 35 Rs 5 lakh prizes to startups, social & women entrepreneurs

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The winners will be given opportunities to present their solutions to relevant authorities & corporates for potential pilot projects, work orders, and priority to participate in national/international startup events.

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Two women coming together to uplift other women: FPI Min Badal on 'National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs'
Agriculture Policy Startups 

Two women coming together to uplift other women: FPI Min Badal on NIFTEM Fest for Entrepreneurs

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

FPI Minister Harsimrat Badal expressed hope that this MoU will start a new kind of agenda in India which is to promote healthy eating and organic eating.

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Smriti Irani: WCD Min & FPI Min to host Festival of women entrepreneurs, organic farmers
Agriculture Government Startups 

Smriti Irani: WCD Min & FPI Min to host Festival of women entrepreneurs, organic farmers

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The ‘National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs’ is planned to encourage Indian women entrepreneurs and farmers to connect with buyers.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0
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