New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day today at the Civil Services Officers Institute, Vinay Marg, New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, and Shri Durga Das Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, alongside…
Month: February 2026
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Meri Parampara, Meri Virasat: Tribal Roots of Chhattisgarhl
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted a day-long brainstorming session titled “Meri Parampara–Meri Virasat” in New Delhi, focusing on the documentation and digital preservation of tribal heritage in Chhattisgarh. The session brought together officials from the Ministry, Panchayat and Rural Development Department of Chhattisgarh, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the…
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CSIR–NIIST Transfers 11 Technologies at Lab-to-Market Event
New Delhi, 19 February 2026: CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, successfully hosted the “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: Lab to Market” event at CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi. The programme marked a significant step in translating research outcomes to industry applications, showcasing 11 technology transfers and signing one…
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Centre-State Water Meet Boosts Project Delivery
New Delhi: The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened a high-level Regional Conference of State Water Secretaries in New Delhi to strengthen centre-state coordination and enhance implementation of water resource projects and schemes. The meeting was…
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Kenya Delegation Visits NHA to Study AB PM-JAY & ABDM
A high-level delegation from Kenya, led by Dr. Gregory Ganda, County Minister for Health, Kisumu County, visited the National Health Authority (NHA) in New Delhi today to study India’s flagship health initiatives, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The visit aimed…
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India-UAE Ties Deepen at AI Impact Summit 2026
India and the United Arab Emirates reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the official visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi on February 18–19, 2026. The visit coincided with the AI Impact Summit, where technology and innovation emerged…
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Kiren Rijiju Launches NIGRANI App, Haj Band & AI Chatbots
Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the National Chintan Shivir at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, launching the NIGRANI App, Haj Wrist Band, and AI Chatbots of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The two-day deliberation brought together Union and State Ministers, senior officials, and domain…
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AIIA Showcases Ayurveda at Official Language Meet
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) marked a significant presence at the All India Official Language Conference held in Agartala, integrating public health outreach with the promotion of Hindi in governance. The event, organised by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs, brought together representatives…
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CBN Seizes 52 kg Meth Lab in Madhya Pradesh Bust
In the largest synthetic drug operation of its kind in Madhya Pradesh, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) have seized 51.992 kg of high-quality Methamphetamine (MD), over 260 kg of chemicals, and dismantled a sophisticated clandestine laboratory in Village Thavalay, Mhow Tehsil, Indore district. Three individuals, including the…
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India–New Zealand Boost Horticulture Ties
India and New Zealand have taken a significant step towards strengthening agricultural ties by convening the first meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on horticulture cooperation. The meeting, held on February 19, 2026, marks the operational rollout of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the two countries on March…