Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains Bhopal–Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express and Bhopal–Chopan Weekly Express marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The flag-off ceremony was conducted from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, while the main programme…
Month: February 2026
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AI Tsunami Warning: Anthropic CEO on Human-Level AI
The world may be vastly underestimating how quickly artificial intelligence is advancing, according to Dario Amodei, CEO of AI research firm Anthropic. In a recent podcast interaction, Amodei cautioned that an “AI tsunami” is approaching one that could transform economies, industries and geopolitics far sooner than society expects. Amodei suggested…
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Advanced Manufacturing Systems Mission Gets Push
India’s proposed Advanced Manufacturing Systems Mission moved a step closer to reality after a high-level stakeholder consultation held at the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) in Bengaluru. The meeting brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, MSMEs and startups to chart a coordinated roadmap for strengthening India’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The…
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Export Promotion Mission Expands MSME Support
The Government has significantly expanded the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), bringing the initiative close to full operationalisation with ten integrated interventions aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem. The Mission places special emphasis on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors. With a total outlay of ₹25,060…
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MoSPI Workshop Pushes Data Harmonization Agenda
The Government has significantly expanded the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), bringing the initiative close to full operationalisation with ten integrated interventions aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem. The Mission places special emphasis on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors. With a total outlay of ₹25,060…
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MoSPI Releases Key Report for GDP Base Year 2022-23 Revision
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a crucial report outlining the incorporation of new data sources, rates, and ratios for the upcoming revision of India’s National Accounts with base year 2022–23. The move marks a significant step toward enhancing the accuracy, transparency, and robustness of Gross…
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Jayant Chaudhary Reviews CSTARI Kolkata Initiatives
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, on Monday reviewed academic reforms and infrastructure expansion at the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI), Kolkata. During the visit, he laid the foundation stone for a new auditorium…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Launches SUJVIKA on DBT@40
Marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven biotech product data portal designed to strengthen India’s biomanufacturing ecosystem. The Minister declared that biotechnology will power the next industrial revolution as India moves towards a $1 trillion…
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Kamlesh Paswan Reviews Rural Schemes in Majuli
Union Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Kamlesh Paswan conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development schemes in Assam’s Majuli district on Tuesday, underscoring the Centre’s focus on housing, connectivity, employment and women-led empowerment. During his official visit, the Minister assessed the implementation status of flagship schemes of…
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Cabinet Approves ₹9,072 Cr Rail Multitracking Projects
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, expanding the Indian Railways network by nearly 307 kilometres across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The decision is expected to significantly improve freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen regional connectivity. The projects were cleared by the…