Innovation

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.

Aug 25, 2015, 13:43 PM IST

Will do everything possible to make India innovation hub: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight promised to do everything possible to make enterprise and innovation easier so that India emerges as an innovation hub and keeps pace with the fast changing world.

Jul 05, 2015, 21:04 PM IST

NITI Aayog holds consultations on innovation, entrepreneurship

As part of its efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, NITI Aayog on Wednesday held consultations with top officials of various departments and ministries.

Jun 17, 2015, 21:32 PM IST

US manufacturing sector appeals for 'serious policy reforms' in India

The US manufacturing industry on Wednesday said it is ready to invest in India but for this it needs Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact "serious policy reforms" that level the playing field for all and encourage and protect collaboration and innovation.

Jun 17, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

Chinese leader calls for innovation as economic growth slows

The TV coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to an eastern province was Thursday a tour de force of Communist propaganda, showcasing what's seen as an emerging cult of personality around the country's strongest leader in decades.

May 28, 2015, 22:07 PM IST

Infosys to develop Mysore campus as 'Smart City'

"Our model ecosystem at Mysore will serve as a live, replicable example of smart city innovations that will harness all the advantages of digitization. These technologies promise to revolutionize the physical spaces we inhabit," Infosys CEO Dr Vishal Sikka said, after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jan 14, 2015, 19:53 PM IST

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka meets PM Modi; commits $250 mn for innovation

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday and is said to have committed USD 250 million towards innovation in India.

Jan 14, 2015, 15:20 PM IST

India needs to overcome 'white hair syndrome' to innovate: Ratan Tata

Tata group's chairman emeritus Ratan Tata Thursday said Indians have tremendous potential for inventions and innovations but the country needs to overcome its "white hair syndrome" which restricts opportunities.

Dec 11, 2014, 22:31 PM IST

Govt to formulate IPR policy, set up think tank: Sitharaman

The government will come out with a policy on intellectual property rights and set up a think tank on IPR to strengthen the country's patent regime and encourage innovation.

Sep 08, 2014, 21:57 PM IST