New Delhi: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary, remembering him as a towering leader of social justice and a true ‘Jan Nayak’ of the people. The floral tribute ceremony was held at Uparashtrapati…
Month: February 2026
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JP Ganga Path Sees Dip in Crowds After Vendor Shift
Patna: The once-bustling Marine Drive stretch along JP Ganga Path in Patna has turned noticeably quieter after authorities shifted street vendors as part of an ongoing beautification drive. The reduced footfall has changed the character of the popular riverfront, drawing mixed reactions from regular visitors and local vendors. Riverfront Loses…
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Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform Launched for Farmers
Jaipur, February 17: India’s agriculture sector is set to witness a digital transformation with the launch of ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’, an AI-powered platform designed to provide 24×7 smart assistance to farmers across the country. The national rollout (Phase-1) will take place on February 17 in Jaipur under the leadership of Union…
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Amit Shah to Chair Manthan Meet in Gandhinagar
New Delhi, February 16: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair a high-level “Manthan” meeting of Cooperation Ministers from States and Union Territories on February 17 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The meeting is expected to shape the next phase of reforms in India’s cooperative sector, with a strong…
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Rajnath Reviews Indigenous Aero Engine Projects at GTRE
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Sunday reviewed the progress of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during his visit to the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru. Emphasising the urgency of achieving self-reliance in aero engine technology, he called for accelerated…
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C2i Raises $15M Under DLI Boosting India Chip Design
India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem received a major boost as C2i Semiconductors, a startup backed by the Government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners. The investment marks the largest funding round secured by an Indian semiconductor startup to date…
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Aadhaar App Gains Momentum; 1 Million Update Mobile Numbers
The Aadhaar App has witnessed strong public adoption, with nearly 14 million downloads recorded so far, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The next-generation mobile application is fast emerging as a central tool for secure and convenient digital identity services, with over one million residents already updating…
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CAQM Orders Action Plan to End Wheat Stubble Burning 2026
In a major step to combat recurring air pollution in North India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a comprehensive statutory direction mandating strict implementation of State Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season. The direction has been formally issued to the…
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Amit Shah Hails Delhi Police, Sets 2026 Security Goals
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the 79th Raising Day ceremony of Delhi Police, outlining an ambitious roadmap for internal security reforms, police modernization, and the eradication of Naxalism by March 31, 2026. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the event,…
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ICDS 2026 Bengaluru Advances Dam Safety Framework
Bengaluru: The two-day International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, bringing together policymakers, engineers, regulators, global experts and industry leaders to chart the next phase of India’s dam safety and water infrastructure reforms. The conference, which began on February 13, focused on strengthening dam safety governance…