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#IInvenTiv 2026: Driving India’s Research-to-Impact Journey & Feeding Innovations to Bharat Innovates Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad is all set to host #IInvenTiv 2026 on 6–7 April, a national R&D platform under @EduMinOfIndia , bridging academia, industry, startups, and investors to transform research into real-world technologies. Bharat Innovates 2026 is India’s global accelerator, connecting 100–120 DeepTech startups and leading institutions across 13 cutting-edge themes with international stakeholders. Complementing this, IInvenTiv 2026 is set to create a seamless national-to-global innovation pipeline, scaling India’s research excellence worldwide. 💡 Highlights: 150+ innovations across AI, Healthcare, Materials Science, Earth Sciences, and Semiconductor Technology. 50+ startups & 20+ venture capitalists driving funding and scaling opportunities. Inauguration of Two new Centres of Excellence: @ReNewCorp CoE empowering coal mining communities for a sustainable future. @wadhwanif Innovation Network CoE advancing critical minerals research with a $5M endowment. High-level Roundtable on RDI, MoU signings, startup pitching, and tech demonstration zones. 📢 Voices of Innovation: "IInvenTiv 2026 exemplifies IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s commitment to transforming research into real-world impact. Coupled with Bharat Innovates 2026, it positions India as a global hub for deep-tech innovation." — Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad 🌍 Next Stop: Nice, France! From June 14–16, 2026, Bharat Innovates 2026 will showcase India’s top DeepTech startups on the global stage, enabling partnerships, co-development, and international market access. @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvOff @IndiaDST @DDNational @PTI_News @IITGoaofficial @iitbombay @iitjodhpur @IITIOfficial @iitmadras @iitdelhi @IITKgp @IITGuwahati @iitrpr @iitdhrwd @IITKanpur @IITPAT @IIT_Bhilai @iit__mandi @PalakkadIIT @iitgn @IITBhubaneswar @iit_tirupati @iitjodhpur @surathkal_nitk @iiest_s #IInvenTiv2026 #BharatInnovates #InnovationEcosystem #ResearchToImpact #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat

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The fourth day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on Tradition, with expert-led webinars scheduled for 5 April 2026 The sessions will explore Indian Knowledge Systems, and insights on how traditional wisdom can guide contemporary governance Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy launched in Telangana to power School-to-Startup innovation across 379 Atal Tinkering Labs Such initiatives are critical in shaping a generation that is confident, capable, and future-ready and Atal Innovation Mission is making it happen: Pratap Shukla, Governor of Telangana Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

President Droupadi Murmu's greetings on the eve of Easter Easter is a significant festival of Christianity. The resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to embrace the values of truth, love, compassion, sacrifice and forgiveness: President Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @rashtrapatibhvn

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall called on Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India’s capabilities in insulin manufacturing, particularly biosimilar insulins and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) instruments Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

💠Besides Record Freight, Enhanced Passenger Services and Rapid Infrastructure Expansion, Self Reliance Fuels Landmark Growth in FY 2025–26 💠Indigenous Manufacturing Accelerates with 1,674 Locomotives and 6,677 LHB Coaches Promoting ‘Make in India’ and Atmanirbharta 💠Indigenous Kavach System Over 3100 Rkm and Expanding Rapidly Across Key Routes to Enhance Operational Safety 💠Around 25,000 Trains Operating Daily For Nationwide Connectivity; Special Services Boosting Passenger Convenience During Peak Festive Season 💠Continuous Monitoring & Reforms Help in Fair Ticketing to Genuine Travellers; RailOne App Becoming Popular as it is Helping Travellers in Grievance Redressal 💠119 Amrit Bharat Station Redeveloped & Record 35 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Operationalised in 2025-26 Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @RailMinIndia

CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Operational Readiness of Chinar Corps Underlines Imperative of Jointness and Multi-Domain Preparedness The CDS emphasised the need for a deliberate roadmap to counter emerging challenges - one that fosters technological adaptation, cognitive resilience and collective preparedness through integrated efforts Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @SpokespersonMoD

Several news reports and social media posts have claimed that an Iranian crude cargo was diverted from Vadinar, India to China due to payment issues #PIBFactCheck ❌ This claim is #Misleading ✅ Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports ✅ Bills of Lading often carry indicative discharge ports destinations and on-sea cargoes can change destinations mid-voyage based on trade optimisation and operational flexibility. Read more: x.com/PetroleumMin/s…

Sādhana Saptah 2026: Strengthening Capacity Building for Citizen Centric Governance ✳Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement (Sādhana) Saptah 2026 is being organised from 2 to 8 April 2026 as one of the largest collaborative capacity building initiatives in India, that aims to foster skills necessary for citizen centric governance ✳The initiative, with the tagline “Ham Bane Karmayogi”, also marks the Foundation Day of the Capacity Building Commission and five years of Mission Karmayogi Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

🔸Indian Railways Approves ₹398.36 Crore Optical Fibre Cable Backbone Project for Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions 🔸Project to Enhance Digital Connectivity and Support Kavach Implementation 🔸1929 RKm Optical Fibre Network to Strengthen Communication Infrastructure in Western Railway Including 1456 RKm in Ahmedabad Division and 473 RKm in Ratlam Division Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @RailMinIndia

▪️Crackdown continues on LPG hoarding and black marketing across States/UTs; over 3700 raids conducted yesterday ▪️Vessel Green Sanvi crosses Strait of Hormuz carrying 46,650 MT LPG cargo ▪️Repatriation of over 1,320 Indian seafarers facilitated so far ▪️Indian Missions operate 24x7 helplines, extend assistance to nationals across region Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @PetroleumMin @MEAIndia @shipmin_india (2/2)

Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia ▪️5 kg FTL cylinders available at #LPG distributors on valid ID, no address proof required ▪️Over 71,000 5 Kg FTL Cylinders Sold Yesterday; 5.7 Lakh Distributed Since 23 March ▪️More than 3.5 Lakh PNG connections gasified since March 2026 ▪️Gas supply to fertilizer plants to increase to about 90% of six-month average consumption from 6 April Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @PetroleumMin @MIB_India (1/2)

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, Bihar Adopt “Nation First” as Guiding Principle: Vice-President to Students Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

Union Minister of State @DrJitendraSingh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at "Central Food Technology & Research Institute" (CFTRI) and reviewed an exhibition of Startup-driven technologies and products, positioning the institute’s incubation ecosystem as a key platform for bridging laboratory research with commercial applications Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Know Your Candidate’s educational qualifications and criminal antecedents using ECINET Platform ➡️A total of 1,955 candidates are in the fray for the elections to the legislative assemblies of the States of Assam and Kerala and the UT of Puducherry and bye elections in 4 states which go to polls on April 9, 2026 ➡️The filing of nominations for the elections to the legislative assemblies of West Bengal (Phase-I and II) and Tamil Nadu has also begun and last date of withdrawal of candidature is 9th April for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase-I) and 13th April for West Bengal (Phase-II) ➡️Citizens can use the “Know Your Candidates (KYC)” module of ECINet to get the information about criminal cases, assets and liabilities, educational qualifications and the authentic social media handles of candidates Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @ECISVEEP

Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026: Simplifying Laws, Strengthening Trust ✲ The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 proposes amendments in 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, covering 784 provisions across multiple sectors ✲ It removes criminal penalties for minor procedural lapses and replaces them with civil penalties or administrative mechanisms ✲ The Bill also introduces amendments aimed at improving ease of living, including reforms under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 ✲ It reduces compliance burden for MSMEs and businesses by introducing graded enforcement such as advisory notices and warnings before penalties Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… #JanVishwasBill2026

Reforming regulations, empowering businesses! The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 replaces outdated criminal provisions with structured, fair penalties- promoting trust, compliance & #EaseOfDoingBusiness and Ease of Living across sectors, ensuring that reforms are comprehensive, coordinated and impactful #JanVishwasBill2026

Yuva Sangam: Experiencing India Through Youth Exchange ✦ Registrations for institution-led exposure tours across paired regions under Yuva Sangam Phase-VI held from March 2 – 25, covering 22 States/UTs ✦ Since 2023, the programme has scaled across phases, covering 20+ States/UTs and engaging thousands of youths through 5–7-day exchange tours ✦ Aligned with #NEP2020, it promotes experiential learning by linking classroom knowledge with real-world exposure across regions Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…