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The 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting was hosted by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in New Delhi, co-chaired by Dr. Chandrika Kaushik of DRDO and Mr. Michael Francis Dodd from the US Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering. It aimed to bolster
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Indian Railways is set to operate an unprecedented number of over 1,410 Holi Special Trains, which may increase up to 1,500, to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the Holi festival. This initiative is aimed at ensuring smooth travel across major routes and enhancing connectivity between destinations.
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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is holding its 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai, hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This global forum will address key Internet governance topics and aim to promote a multilingual,
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has launched India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, 'Bharat Taxi', aimed at empowering drivers or 'Sarathis'. Under this initiative, Sarathis gain ownership rights, contributing to their economic prosperity and dignity. This model emphasizes ownership, security, dignity, and shared progress,
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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, announced that the Bharat GenAI initiative will develop AI models in all 22 recognized Indian languages this month, with speech and vision capabilities already achieved in 15 languages. Spearheaded by IIT institutions, the initiative is a part of the
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The Indian government has withdrawn the wheat stock limit order amid improved wheat availability, with private entities holding significantly higher stocks. As the country prepares for the festive season, this move aims to ensure sufficient supply, reducing domestic wheat prices and boosting farmer production due to increased acreage. Source: Original
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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is spearheading India's shift to collaboration-driven research, combining science and humanities to foster innovation and economic growth towards 2047, as highlighted by Dr. Jitendra Singh at the Foundation's Day event in New Delhi. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying conducted a Virtual Awareness Programme, chaired by Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, to commemorate 'Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month'. Over 125,000 livestock farmers from across India participated. The programme emphasized the vital role of livestock farming in
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Defense Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, accompanied by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, visited a successful Surgical Eye Camp in Bhuj, where over 200 veterans and civilians’ visions were restored. The camp, held from 03 to 05 February 2026, utilized advanced ophthalmic equipment and involved community outreach to over 120 villages.
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In response to rising complaints of spam calls and SMS, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have increased efforts to control unsolicited commercial communications. Measures include the use of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), AI solutions, and strict compliance with the Telecom Commercial Communications
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Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia reaffirmed the government's dedication to enhancing telecom services throughout the nation while maintaining high service quality. Recently revised Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) have been met by all Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has enhanced its 4G network substantially across India, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The telecom giant has ordered one lakh indigenous 4G sites, leading to a notable increase in its customer base. This move not only facilitates the transition of its 3G subscribers to