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02 Mar

President Murmu introduces the Delhi government’s four women’s welfare programs

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The Delhi government's three women-focused welfare programs, including the Pink National Common Mobility Card, were introduced by President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to the audience at the "Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi" program, President Murmu stated that programs like integrated transport access and free bus travel would improve women's safety and freedom. The President also announced a plan to give two free LPG cylinders to families with ration cards every year for Holi and Diwali during the ceremony, which was hosted at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Direct Benefit Transfer would be used to deposit the ₹129-crore benefit straight into the beneficiaries'…

26 Feb

President Droupadi Murmu applauds AYUSH medicine for boosting public health

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The health of the people has greatly benefited from Ayush medical systems, according to President Droupadi Murmu. "Since the beginning of modern medicine, systems like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Siddha have served people," she stated. She stated in her statement following the opening of the National Arogya Fair in Shegaon, Buldhana district, that the nation benefits much from having healthy inhabitants. According to the President, our forests, kitchens, and farms are rich sources of therapeutic plants and herbs that promote wellness. Maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and supplying raw materials for medications depend on protecting and improving this priceless treasure.…

24 Feb

Tragedy in Chatra district: 7 d*ad after air ambulance goes down

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According to officials, all seven people on board an air ambulance—including a burn patient who was badly injured—were killed when the ambulance crashed in a forested area of the Chatra district of Jharkhand. When the Beechcraft C90 plane, flown by Delhi-based Redbird Airways, took off from Birsa Munda Airport at 7:11 p.m., it was carrying a burn patient from Ranchi to New Delhi, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Around 100 nautical miles southeast of Varanasi, the plane lost radar contact and communication after making contact with Kolkata at 7:34 p.m. Later, it fell in the Chatra district's…

23 Feb

Global companies, including Microsoft and Nvidia, have announced significant AI wagers on India

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Following India's hosting of a significant AI summit that brought together world leaders and leading industry executives, multinational technology companies have committed to investing hundreds of billions of dollars in AI projects associated with the nation. The spike in pledges coincides with a global race by governments and businesses to increase their AI capabilities. It is anticipated that global hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet will collectively spend up to $700 billion this year on capital expenditures related to artificial intelligence. Large-scale plans have been announced by major industrial firms in India. According to reports, Reliance Industries intends to…

21 Feb

India and Israel will investigate anti-ballistic missile defense

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India is seeking to strengthen and broaden strategic ties and defense collaboration, including the cooperative development of laser weapons, long-range stand-off missiles, drones, and anti-ballistic missile defense, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Israel. From February 25 to 26, PM Modi will travel to Israel. Although a memorandum of understanding on security cooperation is anticipated to be signed by both nations, no defense agreement will be signed because bilateral defense cooperation is a continuous process between two close allies and is valued at approximately USD 10 billion over the next years. Israel is believed to…

20 Feb

Before the air show, IAF Surya Kiran and Sarang teams engage with Jaipur youth

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Through their interactions with the young people of Jaipur, the Indian Air Force's ambassador teams—such as the Sarang Helicopter Display Team and the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team—inspired them to serve the country with excellence, discipline, and dedication. The Harischandra Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration's Bhagwat Singh Mehta Auditorium hosted the interactive event (HCM RIPA).NCC cadets, kids from other schools, and pupils with speech and hearing impairments attended the event. Team members discussed the Indian Air Force's career prospects, the demanding training program, and the value of dedication, discipline, and teamwork in military aviation. Additionally, they told guests about…

19 Feb

India sets a Guinness Record with 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges made in a single day

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Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, declared that India had received an incredible 250,946 valid pledges over the course of the 24-hour period from February 16–17, earning the Guinness World Records title for the "Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours." At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the announcement was made in front of S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY); Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, IndiaAI Mission and DG, NIC; Kavita Bhatia, COO, IndiaAI; Srinivasan Iyengar, SVP and GM, Central Engineering…

18 Feb

Macron’s visit sees India-France ties reach new heights

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron formally upgraded the India-France relationship to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership", marking a historic "turning point" in bilateral relations. President Macron made the announcement at high-level discussions at Mumbai's Lok Bhavan, his first stop in the financial city and his fourth trip to India. Reiterating their dedication to the Horizon 2047 goal, the leaders outlined an ambitious roadmap in the areas of health, technology, and defense. Important agreements were reached, such as innovations in defense production to help India's Atmanirbhar Bharat project. With the first "Made in India" H125 light utility…

16 Feb

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Surrender all of your problems to Shiva on Mahashivratri

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Spiritual teacher Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged followers to put aside material worries and immerse themselves in spiritual enlightenment through devotion to Lord Shiva on the auspicious anniversary of Mahashivratri. "There is one Shivratri every month, and there are twelve in a year," he stated. "Because it falls in Magh, it is now known as Mahashivratri. Set aside worldly concerns, at least for now. Give the Shiv Tattva total control over your thoughts. Honor Shiva." "Then the human life will be blessed," he remarked, "highlighting the festival's spiritual significance. Shiva is Bholenath, by the way. You can ask him for…

13 Feb

The ultimate payment process for the AI-171 plane crash is started by Air India

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For the relatives of the victims of the AI-171 plane tragedy, Air India has started the last and complete payment process. Depending on the specifics of each case, the compensation range is between Rs 1 crore and Rs 25 lakh. The settlement process comes after the crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, which claimed 260 lives. By June 12, 2026, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is anticipated to publish its final report. Shortly after takeoff, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed, killing 241 people on board and 19 people on the ground. Air India said in a statement that…