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Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava Highlights Need for Innovation, Early Diagnosis, and Stronger Collaboration in Rare Disease ManagementSecretary, DHR & DG ICMR Dr. Rajiv Bahl Calls for India-Specific Model, Resource Optimization, and Indigenous Innovation to Strengthen Rare Disease Care

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today inaugurated the 2-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi, being held on 5th and 6th May 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's response to the challenges posed b

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Entrepreneurship

Agriculture and Allied Sector Credit Growth Accelerates to 15.7% in FY 2025–26, up from 10.4% a year ago, reflecting Sustained Rural Demand and Improved Credit FlowIndustrial Credit Expands to 15% in FY 2025–26 as compared to 8.2% in the previous year, driven by Strong Momentum in MSME LendingServices Sector Credit Growth Rises to 19%, up from 12% last year, with Notable Growth in NBFCs, Trade and Commercial Real Estate SegmentsPersonal Loans Grew by 16.2%, an increase from 11.7% in the previous year, with Strong Demand for Vehicle and Gold-Backed Loans and Steady Housing Credit

The Financial year 2025-26 ended with robust year-on-year (y-o-y) non-food credit growth of 15.9% *, marking a significant 497 basis points (bps) increase in growth from the corresponding period in 2025 (10.9%). The aggregate credit outstanding in Ma

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Entrepreneurship

The current budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 681000cr for defence, which is 9.5 % higher than last year, says Dr. Jitendra SinghIndia’s Defence Capabilities Witness Major Shift Towards Technology and Indigenous Innovation: Dr. Jitendra Singh at North Tech Symposium in PrayagrajPrayagraj Hosts North Tech Symposium 2026 Showcases Indigenous Defence Innovation and Operational SolutionsAdvanced Technologies and Govt enabled StartUps Driving Next Phase of Defence Transformation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India has entered a decisive phase in its defence

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Entrepreneurship

From research metrics to real-world impact, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan calls for a paradigm shift in India’s innovation ecosystem

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated IIT Madras' first-ever Technology Summit today in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam. Union Minister of State for Education and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Market Research

Approval for procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka granted by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh ChouhanMajor decision for gram producers in Maharashtra; procurement limit increased to 8.19 lakh metric tonnesCentre committed to ensuring remunerative prices; farmers to be protected from distress sale: Shri Chouhan

The Union Government has taken yet another key decision in a significant move to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and prevent distress sale of agricultural produce, as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development,

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Entrepreneurship

Roadshow aims to Connect Indian Start-ups with Global Investors and Innovation Partners

As part of its outreach to global investors, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, organised a roadshow in Paris today to showcase Bharat Innovates 2026. The Bharat Innovates initiative, scheduled to be held from 14th-16th June in Nice, Fra

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Market Research

The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 23,437 crore and will be completed up to 2030-31

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 03 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 23,437 crore (approx.). These projects include:

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Market Research

The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 23,437 crore and will be completed up to 2030-31

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved 03 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 23,437 crore (approx.). These projects include:

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Solar panels on rooftop — PM Surya Ghar scheme
Entrepreneurship

PM Surya Ghar Opens a ₹75,000 Crore Door for Local Solar Installers

The government is handing out ₹78,000 subsidies to every Indian household that goes solar. Someone has to do the installation. That someone could be you — and the math is surprisingly good.

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