Colombo: New Zealand delivered a clinical all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash, effectively ending the co-hosts’ semi-final hopes. Santner, McConchie Lead Late Rescue Asked to bat first, New Zealand found themselves in deep trouble at 84/6…
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NHRC Calls for Rights-Based National Strategy on Beggary
New Delhi, February 26: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has called for a comprehensive, rights-based national strategy to eliminate beggary, stressing dignity, rehabilitation and coordinated policy action over punitive measures. The call came during an Open House Discussion titled “Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity,”…
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Namami Gange Boosts Indigenous Fish Stocks
New Delhi, February 26: A decade of scientific river ranching under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme has significantly strengthened indigenous fish stocks in the River Ganga and its tributaries. Between 2017 and 2025, 205.5 lakh indigenous fish seeds were released through 169 targeted ranching interventions, marking one of…
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UPSC IFoS 2025 Main Result: Interview List Out
New Delhi, February 25: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the result of the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025, paving the way for qualified candidates to appear for the Personality Test (Interview). The Main examination was conducted from November 16 to November 23, 2025. Interviews at Dholpur…
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Jual Oram Visits Banke Bihari Temple, Hathras Cold Storage
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram on Tuesday offered prayers at the revered Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura district before travelling to Hathras to inspect a major potato cold storage facility, underlining the Centre’s twin focus on spiritual values and rural development. Prayers at Shri Banke Bihari Temple…
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Shri Hardeep Singh Gill, Karma Join NCSK as Members
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill and Shri Karm Singh Karma have formally assumed charge as Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) with effect from February 23, 2026. Their appointment is expected to further strengthen institutional efforts aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of sanitation workers across India….
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Grand NMBA Youth Rally in Goa on Feb 27
Goa is set to host a massive youth mobilisation against drug abuse on February 27, 2026, as the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) marks a significant milestone in its sixth year. The grand public event will be organised at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim, bringing together thousands of citizens in…
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47th NSQC Meeting Reviews 58 Skill Qualifications
The 47th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) was held on February 25, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting reviewed 58 qualifications, National Occupational…
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ECI and SECs Join Forces at National Round Table Conference
New Delhi, 25 Feb 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissioners (SECs) concluded a historic National Round Table Conference at Bharat Mandapam, pledging joint action to bolster electoral integrity nationwide. Historic Gathering After 27 Years The conference, held on February 24, 2026, marked the first national-level…
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DST Institute Develops Bio-Based Cosmetic Surfactant
An institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Northeast India has developed a novel bio-based surfactant that could serve as a safer and eco-friendly substitute for synthetic lubricants widely used in the cosmetic industry. The newly synthesised compound demonstrates antibacterial and cleansing properties, offering promising applications in…