Mandi Gobindgarh, February 16: The Ministry of Steel has intensified India’s transition toward green steel production with a focused Chintan Shivir at the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) in Punjab’s industrial hub. Focus on Secondary Steel Sector The one-day brainstorming session brought together policymakers, CPSE representatives, technical experts…
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India’s LFPR Holds Steady at 55.9% in Jan 2026
New Delhi, February 16: India’s Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) remained largely stable at 55.9% in January 2026, according to the latest Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Stable Labour Force Participation The overall LFPR for persons…
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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Missile Facility at BEL
Bengaluru: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat Systems, and unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar, reinforcing India’s push towards defence indigenisation. During his visit on February 16,…
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Green Steel Drive Gains Pace at Mandi Shivir
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 16: The Ministry of Steel has stepped up India’s green steel transition with a focused Chintan Shivir at the National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST), bringing policymakers and industry leaders together to chart a low-carbon future for the secondary steel sector. Secondary Steel Sector at the…
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President Murmu to Attend Fleet Review in Vizag
New Delhi, February 16: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will travel to Andhra Pradesh on February 17 and 18 to witness the prestigious International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam. The high-profile naval event will take place on February 18 along the eastern seaboard. The visit underlines the significance of India’s…
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President Murmu Meets Officer Trainees at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, February 16: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday interacted with officer trainees from the Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA&AS), Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service (DAQAS), and Indian Trade Service (ITS) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Addressing the young officers, she urged them to serve the nation with…
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VP Radhakrishnan Grieves Bhiwadi Fire Tragedy
New Delhi, February 16: The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday expressed profound grief over the tragic fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, which claimed several lives and left others injured. In a message shared on social media, the Vice-President said he was deeply saddened by the incident and…
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PM Modi, Macron to Boost India-France Ties in Mumbai
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold high-level bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026, in a meeting expected to further strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership and expand cooperation in emerging sectors. President Macron is visiting India from February 17 to 19 at the…
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President Murmu Inaugurates Ol Chiki Centenary
New Delhi, February 16: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script, marking 100 years of a writing system that has become a defining symbol of Santhali identity. The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, was held in the national…
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ECI Annual Sports Week 2026 Begins in Delhi
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday inaugurated its Annual Sports Week 2026 at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Sports Complex in Delhi, with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar underlining the shared values between sportsmanship and democratic integrity. The week-long event, organised by the Recreation Club of…