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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP showcases investmentpotential at expo in Japan
Lucknow: A delegation from Uttar Pradesh, led by finance minister Suresh Khanna, is participating in the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, where it is showcasing the state as a preferred hub for investments, trade and tourism. Speaking at the UP Pavilion, Khanna highlighted UP's achievements and how it has positioned itself to attract both domestic and foreign investments. He emphasised the state's progress in the sectors of manufacturing, electronics, green hydrogen, renewable energy and tourism. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to strengthening partnership with Japan, referencing an earlier MoU signed between govt and Yamanashi Prefecture for collaboration in industry, tourism and vocational education. Among various visitors to the Pavilion was Yutaka Kaneko, the mayor of Sano City, Japan. He and members of the UP delegation engaged in discussions on investment opportunities and UP's progressive industrial ecosystem. Kaneko expressed interest in future cooperation with UP, further cementing Indo-Japan relations. A team from the German Pavilion also visited the UP Pavilion to explore possibilities of a student exchange programme with India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Preliminary discussions were held with the Invest UP team, and contact details were exchanged to initiate future academic and cultural collaboration. "Thanks to the state's dynamic participation in the event, the India Trade Promotion Organisation felicitated the UP delegation, celebrating their impactful role in taking India's development story to the global stage. The presence of UP at World Expo 2025 reflects its growing stature as an engine of economic growth and innovation. Through strategic international partnerships, the Expo has served as a global stage for the state to articulate its vision of inclusive, sustainable and future-ready development," a govt spokesperson said. In addition to Khanna, the delegation from UP comprised Alok Kumar, principal secretary, infrastructure & industrial development, MSME & export promotion and NRI Affairs, Amit Singh, secretary to CM, and Vipin Kumar Jain, special secretary to CM.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai on six-day goodwill visit
New Delhi: The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Academy training ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai on a six-day goodwill visit that aims at further consolidating the deep-rooted maritime cooperation and friendship between both countries. As it made the port call, the Japanese ship - currently on a three-month deep sea training voyage with new JCG officer candidates - was given a warm ceremonial welcome by the NCC cadets and the Indian Army Band, marking the spirit of Indo-Japan maritime friendship. Strengthening regional ties through training and cultural exchange during its global maritime voyage, the ship - carrying 53 cadets onboard - will be in Chennai till July 12. "The visit includes joint training exercises, cultural exchanges, and high-level interactions with ICG, reaffirming the deep rooted maritime cooperation and friendship between India and Japan. Four ICG officers will embark onboard Istukushima for onward passage to Singapore, continuing spirit of professional exchanges and operational understanding. This engagement underscores the shared commitment to regional security and harmony under the vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)," the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) posted on X on Monday. In May, San Francisco was the very first stop on Itsukushima maiden voyage as the successor to Kojima, which retired last year after three decades of service. Last month, during their meeting in Canada's Kananaskis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba vowed to further strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors. During his meeting with Japanese Minister of Defence General Nakatani held on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum in November 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had hailed the increasing cooperation and collaboration between the two countries while recalling the "milestone event" of signing of the Memorandum of Implementation for transfer of the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) in Tokyo on November 15. The UNICORN is a mast with Integrated Communication systems which will help improve the stealth characteristics of Naval Platforms. The Indian Navy is pursuing the induction of these advanced systems which will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited in India with Japanese collaboration. When implemented, this would be the first case of co-development/co-production of Defence Equipment between India and Japan. In their meeting, both defence ministers reiterated the importance of defence industry and technology cooperation between the two countries while agreeing on enhanced cooperation in co-production and co-development in the defence manufacturing sector. "The two ministers affirmed the importance of multilateral defence cooperation and exchanges in the security environment which is growing its severeness, and concurred on working together widely with countries which share fundamental values such as democracy and the rule of law," read a statement issued by the Japanese Defence Ministry after the meeting. "The two ministers concurred on developing defence cooperation and exchanges to continue deepening further bilateral relationship, and sending messages that unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion cannot be tolerated," it added. According to the Indian Defence Ministry, both ministers also discussed the Reciprocal Provision of Supply and Services Agreement between the two countries and participation of militaries in various bilateral and multilateral exercises to further improve interoperability between the Indian and Japanese forces. As they reaffirmed that India-Japan partnership is pivotal in fostering a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region, both ministers also agreed to explore new areas of cooperation in the air domain.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sharp Semiconductor Innovation, IIT Hyderabad and WiSig Networks, successfully demonstrate Beyond 5G and 6G Technologies
SSIC, IITH & WiSig demoed B5G/6G at IITH: ASUKA SDR-UE + Open RAN base station hit 5G-class performance, paving Indo-Japan path to FWA, V2X, NB-IoT. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 15, 2025 / / -- Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (SSIC), The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and WiSig Networks have announced the successful completion of ground-breaking field demonstrations for Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G technologies. This collaboration signifies a major advancement toward Japan and India's shared vision of a digitally connected future. The joint demonstrations, conducted at IITH Campus in Hyderabad, India, validated the performance and interoperability of SSIC's flexible Software-Defined Radio (SDR) System-on-Chip (SoC) User Equipment (UE) and WiSig Networks' Open RAN (O-RAN) base stations. The experiments showcased the compatibility and effectiveness of advanced communication terminals developed by Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation in Japan. Leveraging SSIC's state-of-the-art ASUKA SDR-Box, equipped with a versatile communication SoC designed to support future communications protocols, the trials confirmed high-quality wireless connectivity and performance comparable to existing commercial 5G SoCs. Prof Kiran Kuchi of IIT Hyderabad, founder of WiSig Networks and a prominent contributor to 5G and 6G global standards including 3GPP, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: 'This initiative bridges academic excellence, industrial innovation, and international collaboration efforts, reinforcing the global partnership of India and Japan in next generation wireless communications.' Toyofumi Horikawa from SSIC, who is a technical leader of development of the customizable SDR SoC, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership's outcomes: 'The results from tests and experiments carried out at the IITH campus demonstrate the immense potential of customizable SDR SoC platforms in accelerating the development of future wireless technologies. SSIC also exhibited its advanced SDR technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Barcelona. In 2026, we plan to further expand this collaboration for advanced communication protocol testing.' WiSig Networks, a leading innovator in Open RAN and advanced 5G/6G technologies, played a crucial role in the integration and seamless operation of equipment throughout the trials. IIT Hyderabad's extensive indoor and outdoor facilities provided an optimal environment for comprehensive real-world wireless testing. Prof. B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, remarked, 'This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering international collaboration and driving innovation in wireless communication technologies, placing IIT Hyderabad at the forefront of technological breakthroughs.' The partners intend to deepen their collaborative efforts by focusing on advanced use cases such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MC-PTT), autonomous navigation (V2X), and smart metering applications leveraging NB-IoT technology compatible with satellite communications. This Indo-Japanese collaboration exemplifies the potential for international partnerships to shape global standards and drive innovation in next-generation wireless communications. About IIT Hyderabad: IITH, established in 2008, has reached a respectable position in Academics, Research, Technology development and Startups in a short span of 16 years. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IITH has bagged at 3rd in Innovation and 8th among Engineering institutes in the last two consecutive years, while it has maintained its rank within top 10 Engineering Institutes ever since NIRF was launched. IITH has been striving for excellence with a motto of 'Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity (IITH)'. With 325+ full-time Faculty and 5,300+ Students (PG+PhD students accounting for about 60%), IITH has a strong research focus with ~ 4630 Projects worth of Rs. 1510+ Cr of R&D funding (Rs. 335+ Cr funding in 2024-25), 11,680+ Publications, 2,15,000+ Citations, 510+ Patents (210 Patents in 2024 and a commitment to 'Patent a Day: Mission 365' for 2025 to earn 365 Patents by the end of 2025), and about 260+ Startups (that have generated 1100+ jobs with a revenue of Rs. 1500+ Cr). Media Contacts: You can view all press releases/notes from IIT Hyderabad at: Please direct all media queries to | Public Relations Officer, IIT Hyderabad | Cell: 8331036099 About Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation specializes in semiconductor solutions and flexible SDR platforms, actively shaping global wireless communication standards. Media Contacts: Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation: Corporate Communications Email: [email protected] About WiSig Networks WiSig Networks is a leading provider of wireless communications solutions, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as Massive MIMO, 5G ORAN, and NB-IoT SOC solutions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, WiSig is dedicated to shaping the future of wireless connectivity. Media Contacts: WiSig Networks: Media Relations Email: [email protected]. 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Entrepreneur
14-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Renesas Design Hubs, Marks India's Entry Into 3nm Chip Era
"Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier," Minister said. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In a major boost to India's semiconductor capabilities, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated two cutting-edge design facilities of Renesas Electronics India Private Limited in Noida and Bengaluru. These centers mark a significant milestone as India's first to focus on 3 nanometer (nm) chip design, positioning the country firmly among global semiconductor leaders. "Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier," said Shri Vaishnaw, highlighting the leap in design complexity and innovation. The Minister detailed the government's holistic approach to developing a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India—encompassing design, fabrication, ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging), and critical supply chains like chemicals and gases. He noted that global confidence in India's semiconductor vision, as seen at forums like Davos, is translating into major investments from firms such as Applied Materials and Lam Research. Renesas' design centres are a part of the broader push to create a pan-India semiconductor ecosystem, tapping into India's vast talent pool. Shri Vaishnaw announced the rollout of a new semiconductor learning kit designed to sharpen the practical hardware skills of engineering students. Over 270 academic institutions that already use advanced EDA software under the India Semiconductor Mission will benefit from these kits. "This integration of software and hardware learning will create truly industry-ready engineers. We are not just building infrastructure but investing in long-term talent development," the Minister said, praising CDAC and the ISM team for their execution. He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision for fast-tracking India's progress. "Within just three years, India's semiconductor industry has moved from a nascent stage to an emerging global hub," he added. Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO and MD of Renesas Electronics, emphasized India's strategic importance, citing growing capabilities in embedded systems and software innovation. "India's talent strength and shared Indo-Japan strategic interests will help reinvent the global semiconductor lifecycle," he said. With facilities now in Noida, Bengaluru, and soon Hyderabad, Renesas aims to build end-to-end semiconductor design infrastructure, supporting academia and startups through initiatives like Chips to Startup (C2S) and the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. India's semiconductor journey, once nascent, is now racing toward a future defined by innovation, scale, and self-reliance.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India eyes Japan's tech to build next-gen tank and jet engines amid rising defence and maritime cooperation; here's what we know
India and Japan reaffirmed their growing defence cooperation during a high-level meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart, General Nakatani, in New Delhi. The discussions, which took place just six months after their last meeting in Laos, focused on joint efforts in defence production, emerging technologies, and regional security. Ceremonial welcome for Japanese defence chief General Nakatani was welcomed with full military honours in the national capital. A ceremonial Tri-Services Guard of Honour was accorded to him, and he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in tribute to India's fallen heroes. This marked the beginning of his official visit ahead of the bilateral talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment. Solidarity over Pahalgam terror attack Rajnath Singh began the meeting by thanking the Japanese government for its strong expression of solidarity after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. He recalled his earlier meeting with Nakatani in Laos in November 2024 and expressed confidence that the growing relationship would reach new heights. Praise for strengthening defence partnership Rajnath Singh commended Nakatani for his critical role in deepening Indo-Japan defence relations. He noted the significance of key agreements signed during Nakatani's earlier tenure, including the Defence Equipment and Technical Cooperation Agreement and the Protection of Military Information Agreement. Singh added that with Nakatani back in charge, cooperation is expected to scale up further. India eyes Japanese tech for engine co-production A major takeaway from the meeting was the discussion on co-producing next-generation engines for fighter jets and tanks. India is looking to tap into Japan's long-standing experience in building tanks and aero-engines, which dates back nearly a century. Rajnath Singh highlighted the capabilities of India's defence industry and pitched for collaboration in these high-technology sectors. Push for emerging technologies and industrial cooperation The two leaders also agreed to enhance cooperation in new-age domains like Artificial Intelligence, automation, and defence technology innovation. Rajnath Singh cited examples such as India's defence shipyards maintaining US warships as proof of India's growing strength in maintenance and overhaul services. Industrial collaboration is now set to extend into niche and futuristic areas. Focus on cyber and space as strategic frontiers Both ministers decided to work closely in the fields of cyber security and outer space—two increasingly critical areas in modern warfare. These new frontiers of cooperation aim to strengthen the technological edge of both countries in ensuring national and regional security. Maritime security in the Indo-pacific Maritime security featured as a key component of the talks. Rajnath Singh and Gen Nakatani reaffirmed the need to bolster joint efforts in safeguarding the Indo-Pacific region. They agreed to add new dimensions to their already strong maritime cooperation, reflecting the shared strategic vision of both countries. Strengthening a long-term strategic bond A press release from India's Ministry of Defence reiterated that the India-Japan friendship gained fresh energy after being elevated to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014. Defence and security have since become crucial pillars of the bilateral relationship. The growing convergence in outlook, especially on regional peace and security, is driving the expanding defence partnership. For more news and current affairs from around the world, please visit Indiatimes News.
