New Delhi – NITI Aayog convened the Frontier 50 Workshop on 27th February 2026, marking a decisive step toward AI-enabled governance across 50 Aspirational Blocks under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP). The workshop was inaugurated by Ms Nidhi Chhibber, CEO of NITI Aayog, along with Prof Abhay Karandikar,…
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Film Tourism Drives India’s Global Destination Strategy
Film tourism is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of India’s tourism and economic growth strategy, with policymakers and industry leaders emphasising its transformative potential to promote destinations, generate employment and strengthen the country’s global cultural influence. This vision took centre stage at the 8th Global Film Tourism Conclave organised by…
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Shashi Tharoor Calls for Humane Governance Reform
New Delhi: Senior parliamentarian Dr Shashi Tharoor has called for a fundamental rethink of India’s governance model, urging public institutions to view governance not merely as administrative compliance but as a moral contract between the State and its citizens. Delivering the keynote address at the 24th edition of “Reimagining Governance:…
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Microsoft, Amazon Unite Over Washington Housing Crisis Warning
In a rare display of unity, global technology rivals Microsoft and Amazon have come together to issue a stark warning about a deepening housing crisis in Washington State. The two companies, which usually compete fiercely across cloud computing, talent acquisition, and enterprise services, have jointly taken out a full-page advertisement…
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President Murmu’s Republic Day 2026 Address: Vision for Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2026, reflecting on India’s constitutional journey while outlining a forward-looking vision rooted in democracy, unity, inclusive development and national self-reliance. Extending greetings to citizens in India and abroad, the President described Republic Day as an…
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India Strengthens Nuclear, Space & RDI Initiatives: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted India’s pivotal reforms in nuclear energy, space exploration, and research innovation during a Media Round Table. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen national energy security, scientific progress, and technological self-reliance. Nuclear Energy Reforms for Energy Security Dr. Singh said India…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…