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Mar122026 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Meghalaya makes its debut at AAHAR 2026

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Meghalaya is making its first appearance at the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 – The International Food and Hospitality Fair. Through this event, the Meghalaya government is ensuring that the state's indigenous organic agricultural and artisanal products reach larger markets, enabling local producers and entrepreneurs to connect directly with food industry players. Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and Co-hosted by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), this B2B event provides a strategic platform to integrate Meghalaya’s producers and entrepreneurs directly into the broader industry supply chain. Meghalaya, a regular at World Food India, is showcasing its food industry potential at AAHAR 2026 for the first time. This st...

Dec282025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

DST institute signs MoU for collaborative technology development for strategic, high-performance engineering applications

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A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and industry will help collaborative development and demonstration for technologies related to advanced manufacturing and materials technologies relevant to strategic and high-performance engineering applications. The MoU was signed between the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous research and development centre under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Pvt. Limited, Hyderabad. The MoU establishes a structured framework for cooperation between the two organisations, enabling joint efforts in technology development, product demonstration, a...

Nov32025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Scindia inaugurates North Eastern Science & Technology Cluster at IIT Guwahati

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Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on November 3 inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati and laid the foundation stone for transformative development projects worth Rs 635 crore across Assam. The event was attended by senior officials from the Government of Assam, representatives of educational institutions, and members of the scientific and entrepreneurial community. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia On the occasion, Scindia described Assam as “the heartbeat of a rising Northeast, where the mighty Brahmaputra flows as a symbol of continuity, courage, and creativity.” He said Assam, long the gateway to India’s eas...

Nov32025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

India Post Payments Bank signs MoU with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation

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India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a 100 per cent Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, to provide doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services to its pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS'95). The MoU was exchanged between R Viswesvaran, MD & CEO, IPPB and Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), EPFO, during the 73rd Foundation Day of EPFO. The event was graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, as Chief Guest. Ms. Vandana Gurnani, Secretary (Labour &...

Sep282025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Surat to witness major boost in growth, connectivity with upcoming Bullet Train station

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India's first 508 km long Bullet Train corridor is being constructed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Surat is set to witness a major boost in growth and connectivity with the upcoming Bullet Train station. (Image Source: Ministry of Railways) The station has been thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort and convenience. Soothing interiors, natural lighting through skylights, and well-ventilated platforms will ensure a calm and pleasant travel experience. The station is equipped with modern passenger amenities like waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms, retail outlets etc. To make the movement across different levels smooth and accessible for everyone, multiple lifts and escalators are being installed. Special attention has been given to the needs of elderly,...

Sep282025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Inox Solar commences production at its 3 GW solar module plant

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Inox Clean Energy Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Inox Solar Limited, on September 22 announced the commencement of production at its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility at Bavla, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with a first phase capacity of 1.2 GW of its 3 GW plant. The fully automated plant, equipped with cutting-edge technology, manufactures most advanced N-type TOPCon solar modules using M10, G12R, and G12 solar cells. This globally recognized module technology is the latest in solar manufacturing, offering higher efficiency, lower degradation, and superior reliability, making them the benchmark for modern solar installations. The bi-facial modules further enable dual-sided power generation, boosting capacity utilization factor (CUF) and overall productivity.Th...

Sep252025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

olee.space onboards former IAF Assistant Chief – Integrated Defence Staff as Strategic Defence Advisor

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olee.space, a leading photonics and defence technology innovator, on September 24 announced the appointment of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Rajiva Ranjan VM (Retd) as its Strategic Defence Advisor. With a distinguished career of more than three decades in the Indian Air Force, AVM Ranjan brings unparalleled expertise in fighter operations, defense technology, and integrated warfare to leverage olee.space's efforts in developing next-generation systems for India's defence and aerospace industries.AVM Ranjan (Retd) would be advising olee.space to build products required for the country in the field of optics and space-based defense systems aligning to the country's long term vision. With AVM Ranjan, olee.space looks forward to expediting the building of high energy Laser Systems for multi-domain a...

Aug292025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Indian Railways to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Indian Railways, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in a respectful manner. This initiative aims to spread awareness among the younger generation about the teachings and sacrifices of the revered Sikh Guru. Addressing a high-level meeting held on Friday at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, Ravneet Singh, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, said Indian Railways welcomes the valuable suggestions provided by leaders of various Sikh institutions for the commemoration of this historic event. Ravneet Singh, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, addressing a high-level meeting held at Rail Bhawan This initiative marks a historic collaboration...

Aug292025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Scindia enthralls youth at IIIT-Delhi tech fest with call to build ‘Vishwaguru Bharat’

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Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, while addressing the audience at ESYA, the tech fest of IIIT-Delhi, made a stirring call for the youth to lead India’s next chapter as Vishwaguru Bharat. Invoking India’s grand legacy as a global knowledge hub, the Minister said, "From Aryabhata’s zero, to advances in medical science and surgery, to Nalanda and Takshashila that drew seekers from across the world, this quest for knowledge is in our DNA. The largest library at Harvard pales in comparison to Nalanda. That spark still lies within us." Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Calling the Tech Fest a "launchpad to enact bold dreams," Scindia stressed that India’s ris...

Aug292025 by Spectra News DeskNo Comments

Eyestem raises funds to advance Eyecyte-RPE™ through Phase 2 clinical trial and towards US IND

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Eyestem Research Pvt Ltd has raised funds in a significantly oversubscribed funding round to support the next stage of development for its investigational retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell therapy, Eyecyte-RPE™. The capital will enable completion of the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial in India and support preparations for filing an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Eyestem “Strong participation by internal investors and addition of a strategic investor, underline the shared belief in Eyestem’s long-term vision of creating an innovative cell therapy platform providing scalable solutions for incurable diseases worldwide. This $10 million fundraise will support the next leg of development and strengthen the foundation...