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US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce meeting underscores deepening collaboration in science and clean energy

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a crucial bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce at Prithvi Bhavan, focusing on the expanding partnership between the two countries in science, technology, and clean energy. During the meeting, Dr. Singh announced that an Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan Mission would soon join the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in Indo-US space collaboration. Dr. Singh emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership in securing global supply…

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India, Singapore to discuss semiconductors

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A high-level meeting between senior ministers of India and Singapore has laid the groundwork for an upcoming visit to Singapore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced.   During this meeting, new areas of collaboration, such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, aviation, and maritime connectivity, were added to the ISMR agenda. The Singaporean foreign minister emphasized the potential of collaborating in the semiconductor industry, a key area for India’s expansion, where Singapore has…

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Indian Railways eyes nuclear power to boost renewable energy usage

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Indian Railways is considering using nuclear power through captive units as part of its strategy to increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources. Aiming to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, the Railways expects to need 30,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2029-30 to achieve this target. Alongside nuclear power, Indian Railways is already working on commissioning solar power units, wind-based power plants, and exploring hydel power options. In each of these areas, the Railways…

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Government approves BioE3 policy to boost biomanufacturing

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The Union Cabinet has approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, proposed by the Department of Biotechnology, aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing in India. The BioE3 policy focuses on innovation-driven support for research and development (R&D) and entrepreneurship across various thematic sectors. It aims to accelerate technology development and commercialization by establishing biomanufacturing and Bio-AI hubs, as well as biofoundries.   This policy will further reinforce government initiatives such as achieving a ‘Net…