New Delhi: The iconic Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, owing to the scheduled State Visit of the President of Brazil, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The announcement was made through an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB),…
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Steel Ministry Unveils AI Roadmap for 400 MT by 2036
New Delhi, February 18: The Ministry of Steel has unveiled a comprehensive digital roadmap at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling a decisive push towards AI-driven transformation across the steel value chain. The initiative aims to integrate intelligent systems, predictive analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making to support India’s ambitious…
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Allocation of Rs. 5.01 lakh crore reported for welfare of women and girls in the gender budget statement of FY 2026-27,an increase of Rs. 11.55% over the GBS allocation of Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
New Delhi, February 18: The Union Budget 2026-27 has set a new milestone in India’s commitment to women’s welfare, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a record allocation of ₹5.01 lakh crore under the Gender Budget Statement (GBS). This marks an 11.55% increase over last year’s ₹4.49 lakh crore allocation,…
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Dr. Ambedkar Centre Launches Souvenir Store
The Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, inaugurated the new Souvenir Shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC)</strong) in New Delhi. The initiative aims to promote cultural heritage, support artisan communities, and spread the legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Tribute to Dr. Ambedkar…
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India-Finland Aim to Double Trade: PM Modi-Orpo
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive discussions with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both countries setting an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade and significantly expand cooperation in advanced technologies, clean energy and innovation-driven sectors. Shared Vision to Double Trade The two…
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India to Release New GDP Series with Methodological Overhaul
New Delhi, February 18: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the report of the Sub-Committee on Methodological Improvements, marking a crucial step in the revision of India’s national accounts. The new GDP series, based on the revised methodology, is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026….
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Ayush Leads Global Health Dialogue at IACE 2026
Dubai/New Delhi, February 18: Ayush has moved from the periphery to the centre of global healthcare discussions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav declared at the 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition (IACE 2026) in Dubai. With participation from 28 countries, the event signalled India’s…
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India-CMA CGM Signs Landmark LNG Shipbuilding Deal
New Delhi, 18 February 2026: India’s maritime reforms have yielded a landmark outcome with the signing of a shipbuilding contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The agreement covers the construction of six 1,700 TEU feeder container vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), underscoring…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on True Knowledge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam underscoring the importance of complete and scientifically grounded knowledge. Posting the verse on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted how true wisdom, when combined with deeper understanding, leads to clarity and the highest realisation of truth. The verse…
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62nd Railway Hindi Advisory Committee Meeting Held at Rail Bhavan
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 18: The 62nd meeting of the Railway Hindi Advisory Committee was held today at Rail Bhavan to review the promotion and use of Hindi across Indian Railways. The meeting was chaired by Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, alongside Shri…