Govt expands central licensing rules to cover gene and stem cell therapies
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring cell or stem cell derived products, gene therapeutic products and xenografts under the Centrally License Approving Authority framework, a statement said on Thursday, adding that the move strengthens the regulatory oversight of advanced and emerging medical…
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Niti Aayog proposes global licensing framework to boost Ayurveda
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Niti Aayog on Thursday unveiled a strategic roadmap to accelerate the globalisation of Ayurveda, saying that expanding the traditional system of medicine worldwide can unlock significant opportunities in healthcare,…
Kerala: CSIR–NIIST and start-up join hands to validate fruit-based bioethanol technology
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2 (IANS) In a move that could open new avenues for sustainable biofuel production and reduce post-harvest losses in the horticulture sector, CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology…
Technology partnership will become strongest pillar of India-Japan cooperation: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that Japan is an important partner of India, expressing full confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Tokyo will get even stronger in the times to come with…
‘Don’t just adopt AI, use it intelligently’, says Jitendra Singh
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The 29th National e-Governance Conference (NeGC) concluded successfully on Thursday with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, urging the…
US House advances push to counter China in tech race
Washington, July 2 (IANS) A bipartisan congressional panel this week examined a series of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening American leadership in artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors and other critical technologies,…
India and Japan vow to enhance defence equipment and technology cooperation
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Japan’s review of the three principles on the transfer of defence equipment and technology and hoped that it would further deepen the defence partnership between…
Rajasthan CS reviews Dausa Expressway accident, orders statewide road safety measures
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Government Secretariat to assess the circumstances surrounding the recent fatal accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in…
New Kanpur-Kabrai highway will facilitate industrial development, say traders
Kanpur, July 2 (IANS) Welcoming the Centre's approval of the 117.7 km Kanpur–Kabrai access-controlled greenfield highway, several senior traders said that the project will cut down travel time, reduce traffic congestion and play a crucial…
MP rolls out VB-G RAM-G mission to strengthen rural employment
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) (VB-G RAM-G), with the state-level programme held in Jabalpur and similar events organised across all…