India and Rwanda have moved to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, bio-manufacturing, genomics and nuclear energy following high-level bilateral talks in New Delhi. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, held discussions with Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Ms Paula Ingabire, outlining a…
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India Launches EEZ Fishing Access Pass to Boost Marine Sector
In a landmark move to expand India’s marine fisheries sector, the Government of India has launched the Access Pass for fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The initiative, rolled out via the digital ReALCRaft platform, aims to empower fishers, promote sustainable harvesting of high-value oceanic resources, and boost…
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Amit Shah Lays Foundation for Assam Police 10th Battalion HQ
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Police in Kamrup, Assam. The event was attended by Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Home Secretary, and…
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Pemmasani Pushes Digital Credit Reform for SHGs
Hyderabad, February 21, 2026: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, has called for sweeping digital and structural reforms to strengthen credit access for women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), while addressing the 25th Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting in Hyderabad. The meeting was…
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CAQM Tightens PM Emission Norms for Delhi-NCR Industries
In a decisive move to curb industrial air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 98, mandating a uniform particulate matter (PM) emission limit of 50 mg/Nm³ for identified industries in Delhi-NCR. The announcement was made on 21st February…
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Nation Boosts Health with Homegrown Td Vaccine
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. The launch marks a historic milestone in strengthening India’s public health infrastructure and advancing national health security. Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda congratulated…
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Piyush Goyal Pushes India-Brazil Trade Beyond $15B
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called for a major surge in India-Brazil trade beyond the current USD 15 billion mark, urging both nations to aim higher and deepen cooperation across strategic sectors including defence, renewables, pharmaceuticals and emerging technologies. Trade at USD 15…
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Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 Strengthens IOR Security
The 5th edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) was held at the Naval War College, Goa, on 21 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and senior maritime leaders from 15 Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations. The conclave reinforced the shared commitment of regional partners to enhance cooperative mechanisms addressing…
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Vice-President Releases Vajpayee Coffee Table Book
New Delhi: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Friday released the coffee table book “Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman” at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital, paying rich tributes to one of India’s most respected leaders. A Tribute to a Statesman Describing the occasion…
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Regional Workshop Strengthens Consumer Protection in Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh – The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh, inaugurated a two-day Regional Workshop on Strengthening Consumer Protection Mechanisms on 21st February 2026. The workshop brought together representatives from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Jharkhand to…