Chandigarh, February 14, 2026: The 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela was inaugurated at the Exhibition Ground in Chandigarh by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, who described the event as a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment for Divyangjan across India. A Celebration of Dignity…
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Cabinet Approves NH-56 Four-Lane Upgrade in Gujarat
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹4,583.64 crore project to upgrade key stretches of National Highway-56 in Gujarat to four-lane standard, a move aimed at easing congestion, boosting tribal connectivity and strengthening regional economic growth. 107.67 km Project Under HAM Mode The approved project covers…
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SHe-Box Conference 2026 Boosts Workplace Safety
New Delhi, February 14, 2026: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) at Vigyan Bhawan, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and dignified workplaces for women across India. Major Launches to Strengthen Compliance Union Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi…
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Union MoS Smt.Raksha Khadse Reviews Schemes in Hojai
Hojai, Assam, February 14, 2026: Union Minister of State Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse chaired a district-level review meeting in Hojai under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), assessing the implementation of key Central and Centrally Sponsored Schemes aimed at accelerating inclusive growth in the district. Comprehensive Sector…
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Budget 2026 Boosts India’s Cloud & AI Hub Vision
The Union Budget 2026–27 has unveiled a landmark tax holiday till 2047 for eligible foreign cloud service providers using India-based data centres for global operations. The move signals a decisive push to position India as a global hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. the framework aims to…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Greets Nation on Mahashivratri
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the eve of Mahashivratri, emphasizing the spiritual depth and cultural importance of the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Festival of Faith and Inner Awakening In his message, Birla described Mahashivratri as a…
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Cabinet Clears Seva Teerth, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
New Delhi: In a historic decision, the Union Cabinet has approved the transition of government functioning from the iconic North and South Blocks to the newly designated ‘Seva Teerth’ and ‘Kartavya Bhavans’, paving the way for the creation of the ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum. From Colonial Legacy to National…
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Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Cr Startup India FoF 2.0
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a massive corpus of ₹10,000 crore. The initiative aims to mobilize long-term domestic venture capital and accelerate innovation-driven…
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DFS Chintan Shivir 2026 Focuses on Viksit Bharat 2047
The two-day Chintan Shivir of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, concluded successfully in Coorg, Karnataka, with a clear message: India’s financial institutions must evolve boldly to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The high-level deliberations brought together senior policymakers, banking leaders and domain experts to chart…
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Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi to Visit Australia
New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will embark on an official visit to Australia from February 16 to 19, 2026, marking a significant step in deepening India-Australia defence cooperation and strengthening strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Strengthening Strategic Defence Ties The visit underscores the…