New Delhi, 27 January 2026: Foreign Missions from 18 countries visited PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, today, witnessing India’s rich legacy of traditional craftsmanship and artisan excellence. The visiting dignitaries included Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior representatives who were briefed on key initiatives of the Ministry of…
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Mumbai–Navi Mumbai Airport Metro Approved, 20 Stations Planned
The Maharashtra government has approved a long-awaited metro corridor connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport. The decision, taken by the state cabinet on Tuesday, marks a major step towards improving regional connectivity and easing airport-to-airport travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region….
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Govt Mulls Hybrid ATMs for Small Notes Amid UPI Push
The Union government is exploring the introduction of hybrid automated teller machines capable of dispensing small-denomination currency notes, even as digital payments powered by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continue to expand rapidly across India. The move aims to address growing public frustration over the shortage of ₹10, ₹20 and…
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AIIA, CAYEIT Sign MoU to Integrate AI in Ayurveda
New Delhi | January 27, 2026: In a major step towards advancing digital healthcare in India, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT). The collaboration aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
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Decoding India’s Ayurvedic Manuscripts: CCRAS–CSU Workshop
In a landmark step towards preserving India’s classical medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of AYUSH, partnered with the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, to conduct a 15-day Transliteration Capacity Building Workshop on Ayurvedic Manuscripts. The programme took place at CSU’s…
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India Post Partners with SSL to Expand Capital Market Access
The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, signed a strategic agreement with Stock Holding Services Limited (SSL) on 27 January 2026 at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, to enhance citizen access to regulated capital market services across the country. Leveraging its extensive network of over…
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Summit Delegates Embrace India’s Spiritual Heritage
The Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) hosted a momentous visit by around 250 foreign monks and delegates to the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, where they offered prayers to the Holy relics of Buddha. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 3, 2026, the exhibition captivated participants with the history…
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Defence–Academia Synergy Enhanced by Secretary’s Role
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s defence technology ecosystem, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar held a comprehensive virtual interaction with Directors and Deans from premier academic institutions, including IITs, NITs, IISc, alongside Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other stakeholders on January 27, 2026. The session focused on…
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Vaishnaw Engages Startups in Semiconductor Mission
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, engaged with semiconductor chip design startups approved under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme of the Semicon India Programme in New Delhi on 27 January 2026. The discussions highlighted India’s rapid progress in indigenous chip design, innovation milestones, and the government’s…
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India–EU Seal Historic Free Trade Deal After 20 Years of Talks
India and the European Union have announced a historic free trade agreement, ending nearly two decades of prolonged and often stalled negotiations. The landmark pact, unveiled in New Delhi during a high-level India–EU summit, is being hailed as the largest trade deal ever signed by India and one of the…