The Startup India initiative has officially recognised 2.07 lakh ventures across the country, resulting in the creation of 21.9 lakh direct jobs as of December 31, 2025.
This follows decisions taken during the 76th Meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), which was chaired by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and improve services.
The ICC's Cricket 4 Good initiative has delivered a series of cricket clinics during the International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup 2026, engaging young fans across multiple locations as part of the ICC's global community outreach program.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 13: Happyyou 24/7, a digital mental health initiative by Basilmind Private Limited, provides round-the-clock access to mental health services through an online platform. Established in 2020, the platform delivers therapy, psychiatric care, sexual healt
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 13: The official launch of Sports Hackathon® - The World's First Stadium Innovation League was held today at the Minister's Quarters in Hyderabad, marking the formal unveiling of the event logo and poster. Scheduled for March 29 at Gachibowli Stadium,
Significant new initiatives taken include the PM RAHAT Scheme, doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore, doubling of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to Rs two lakh crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore.
The government is conducting a nationwide study to address height restrictions in urban areas while maintaining air safety, said Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Speaking to the media at the sidelines of the National Urban & Real Estate Development Conclave, NAREDCO 2026, Naid
New Delhi [India], February 13: Organisations across industries are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation and digital platforms, yet the returns remain uneven. A 2025 McKinsey study found that only 16 % of digital transformation initiatives succeed in delivering
Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has opened up about her initiative "Next Set," which supports and empowers young women athletes across India, particularly in tennis.
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), through its Tea Next initiative, successfully organised Tea Next 2.0, a focused capacity-building event for Bought Leaf Factory (BLF) representatives and Small Tea Growers (STGs) in Assam's Golaghat district.
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a Starred Question in the Rajya Sabha today regarding the implementation of the Vidyanjali programme, informed the House about the p
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the Puducherry Department of Science, Technology and Environment on Thursday entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance marine research, infrastructure development, and blue economy initiatives within the Union Territory of Puduch