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Researchers have finally decoded rare cancer-fighting plant compound: Study
London, December 27: UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer effects.
Manipur's rich biodiversity makes it a natural laboratory for scientific study: Governor Bhalla
Imphal, Dec 20: Manipur, with its exceptional biodiversity and unique ecological conditions, serves as a living laboratory for scientific research, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday.
AI essential in diagnostics, drug discovery, judicious use can boost healthcare: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 12: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an essential tool in diagnostics and drug discovery, the technology's judicious use can be a boon for healthcare and pharma sectors, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Friday.
Indian scientists engineer CRISPR protein to boost gene editing to treat genetic diseases, cancerÂ
New Delhi, Dec 10: Scientists from Kolkata-based Bose Institute have created GlowCas9 -- a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing -- to help boost treatment of genetic diseases and cancer, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday.
India now shaping global trends in tech-driven growth: Jitendra Singh
Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 7: India has entered a decisive phase in its evolution from a traditional economy to an innovation-driven nation, and is now shaping global trends in technology-driven growth instead of following them, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said at the India International Science Festival (IISF), currently being held here.
Samsung Biologics to invest USD 4.8 billion in new Songdo bio campus
New Delhi, December 2: Samsung Biologics has announced a massive investment of 7 trillion won (about USD 4.8 billion) to build its third bio campus in Songdo, Incheon, marking another step toward expanding its global biopharmaceutical production and advancing next-generation drug manufacturing technologies, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.
Global Expo to chart India's 'Seaweed 2030' growth vision
Kochi, Dec 1: Kochi is set to become a global focal point for the emerging marine biotechnology economy, as it hosts the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit (IISE&S) 2026 on January 29–30.
India, Switzerland discuss pharma & biotech collaboration as Piyush Goyal meets Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs
New Delhi, November 27: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met visiting Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, and discussed cooperation in research and development and to expand investment opportunities for Swiss pharmaceutical companies in India's growing healthcare sector.
RGCB named national NGS hub for metagenomic surveillance under One Health Mission
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: In a significant national recognition, the Kerala capital city-based Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) has been selected as one of the four national Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) hubs for the Metagenomic Syndromic Surveillance Programme under the Government of India's ambitious 'One Health Mission'.
EIR Programme reshaping India's biotechnology innovation ecosystem: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 26: Growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme among young startups, innovators, and researchers is reshaping India's biotechnology innovation ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.
GBU's second convocation: Gujarat Minister stresses human-centric research and patent innovation
Ahmedabad, Nov 26: Gandhinagar witnessed an important academic milestone as Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) held its second convocation ceremony under the chairmanship of Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia.
CM Mohan Yadav to visit Hyderabad tomorrow to woo investment for Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Nov 22: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will engage with industrialists in Hyderabad in a bid to seek a large-scale investment proposal for the state on Saturday.
National One Health Mission Assembly concludes successfully, reinforcing collaborative action for preparedness, Viksit Bharat
New Delhi, November 21: The two-day National One Health Mission Assembly 2025 concluded successfully at Bharat Mandapam on Friday.
MP gears up for Rs 2.5 lakh crore industrial boom as CM Yadav completes two years in office
Bhopal, Nov 17: In a high-octane push to turbocharge Madhya Pradesh's economy, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday, directed officials to make efforts for mega collective groundbreaking ceremonies for industrial projects worth up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by November-end, signaling the state's aggressive pivot from investment pledges to on-ground action, a government statement said.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 'Cohort Connect 2025' in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, November 13: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, is set to inaugurate a two-day national conclave titled "Cohort Connect 2025" on Longitudinal Cohort Studies in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
S. Korea's biotech industry output rises 9.8 pc despite global uncertainty
Seoul, Nov 11: South Korea's biotechnology industry output grew nearly 10 per cent in 2024 from a year earlier despite persistent global trade uncertainties, industry data showed on Tuesday.
India's bioeconomy likely to reach $300 billion in coming years: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 10: India’s bioeconomy which rose from $10 billion to over $130 billion in about 10 years, is projected to reach $300 billion in the coming years, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Monday.
India paved way for Biotech-led industrial revolution: Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi November 10: The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Monday said that India is poised to lead a biotechnology-driven transformation of the global economy, claiming the country has taken an early lead in preparing for the next wave of industrial change.
Gujarat becomes first state in India to launch tribal-focused genome sequencing project
Gandhinagar, November 8: The state of Gujarat will officially designate the year 2025 as 'Tribal Pride Year' in recognition of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who serves as a significant emblem of tribal identity and resistance, according to the release.
RGCB scientists mourn passing of Nobel Laureate Prof James Watson
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8: The scientific community at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) on Saturday mourned the passing of Prof James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate and former President of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), USA one of the most influential figures in modern biology.
NexCAR19 cancer drug made gene therapies affordable, accessible with patient safety: Govt
New Delhi, Nov 5: NexCAR19, the world's first humanised CAR-T therapy developed in India, has made gene therapies affordable and accessible while also maintaining scientific quality and patient safety, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday.
Bharat Biotech launches Nucelion, the Next-Gen Cell and Gene Therapy CRDMO
Hyderabad, November 3: Nucelion Therapeutics Pvt Ltd, a newly established Hyderabad-based Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) focused on cell and gene therapies, announced its formal launch on Monday.
Indian pharma and healthcare sector witnessed $3.5 billion deals in Q3 2025: Report
New Delhi, Oct 28: The pharma and healthcare sector in India witnessed robust deal momentum valued at $3.5 billion in Q3 2025, according to a report on Tuesday.
Jitendra Singh reviews DBT projects, calls for leveraging regional strengths to build robust bioinnovation ecosystem
New Delhi, October 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh on Thursday called for leveraging regional strengths to build a robust Bioinnovation ecosystem with active involvement of the States, as per a release from Ministry of Science and Technology.
Jitendra Singh calls for boosting bioinnovation ecosystem across states
New Delhi, Oct 24: Boosting regional biotech ecosystem across states is important to strengthen innovation and the economy, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
K'taka govt to hold meetings with IT firms to resolve grievances: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Oct 18: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that the state government will hold meetings with IT and biotechnology companies and listen to their grievances.
India develops first indigenously discovered antibiotic Nafithromycin effective against resistant respiratory infections
New Delhi, October 18: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic "Nafithromycin", which is effective against resistant respiratory infections, particularly useful for cancer patients and poorly controlled diabetics.
Samsung Biologics secures half of Japan's top 10 pharmas as clients
Seoul, October 11: Samsung Biologics Co is accelerating its expansion in Japan, the world's third-largest pharmaceutical market. The South Korean company has signed contracts with half of Japan's top 10 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, rapidly strengthening its presence in the region, according to a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea.
Biomedical Research Career Programme to bridge regional disparities, promote women scientists: Govt
New Delhi, Oct 9: The recently launched phase-III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) will help bridge regional disparities and promote women scientists in the country, the government said on Thursday.
DPIIT, Thermo Fisher Scientific tie up to boost India's biotech startup ecosystem
New Delhi, Oct 1: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thermo Fisher Scientific (TFS) to accelerate innovation in India's biotechnology sector and nurture a strong pipeline of high-growth startups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
Cabinet okays Phase III of Biomedical Research Career Programme for an outlay of Rs 3,000 cr
New Delhi, Oct 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) for an outlay of Rs 3,000 crore for six years.
Cabinet approves Phase III of Biomedical Research Career Programme
New Delhi, October 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III.
Indian pharma exports expected to cross $30bn this year, rise sharply by 2030: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 30: India’s pharma exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by the year-end, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday.
From GreenTalks-1 to GreenTalks-4, every cohort has sown seeds of change: Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, Sep 25: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday said that the GreenTalks initiative has become a powerful platform for social innovation, where young entrepreneurs are shaping Bharat’s journey of change.
'Adani Green Talks 2025' brings together young changemakers shaping an inclusive future
Ahmedabad, Sep 25: The Adani Group on Thursday hosted the fourth edition of Adani Green Talks, bringing together changemakers, social entrepreneurs and innovators shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.
Adani Green Talks 2025 brings together changemakers; Gautam Adani calls for second freedom struggle for independence in technology, social innovation
Ahmedabad, September 25: The Adani Group on Thursday hosted the fourth edition of Adani Green Talks, bringing together changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.
Biotech to drive India's future economy, space research and healthcare solutions: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sep 19: Biotechnology will be the key driver of India’s future economy, space and healthcare solutions, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.
Samsung to bring Galaxy AI to over 400 million devices by 2025 end, to hire 60,000 in 5 years
New Delhi/Seoul, Sep 18: Samsung has said it aims to bring the Galaxy AI experience to over 400 million devices worldwide by the end of this year.
Bio leaders highlight Korea's opportunities in cell therapy, digital health
Seoul, September 12: Global pharmaceutical leaders said on Thursday that cell therapy, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug development and diagnostics, digital healthcare, and aesthetic medicine are four frontiers that will lead South Korea's biotech industry, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea.
Samsung Biologics signs $1.29 billion deal with US pharma firm
Seoul, Sep 9: Samsung Biologics, South Korea's leading biotech firm, said on Tuesday it has secured a 1.8 trillion-won ($1.29 billion) contract to provide manufacturing services for a U.S. pharmaceutical company through 2029.