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The 13th edition of the annual India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar has commenced in Missamari, Assam, running from February 4 to 17, 2026. The exercise involves equal contingents from the Indian Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyzstan ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade, focusing on Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations
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The Indian Government, in a significant move to enhance commuter convenience, has removed the temporary toll plaza at National Highway-66 in Arikady, situated in the Kasaragod District of Kerala. This decision was taken considering public welfare and follows a comprehensive review by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways led
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh officially launched the first Open Call of the Technology Development Board under the Research, Development and Innovation Fund. This initiative provides collateral-free loans and equity options up to 50% project funding for high-risk technology commercialisation, especially targeting TRL-4+ technologies in sectors like AI, energy, and
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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in India has launched an upgraded version of the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) web portal, referred to as NYPS 2.0. This new version extends participation to all educational institutions, groups, and individual citizens across the country. The initiative aims to encourage engagement irrespective
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Following the establishment of the 18th Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has launched the Consultative Committee Management System (CCMS) portal. This system facilitates communication and document exchange among stakeholders through its newly constituted 42 consultative committees. The portal is designed to minimize paperwork and administrative costs by enabling
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The Ministry of Railways, under the leadership of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced a comprehensive plan to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets. The project is being developed through a phased approach involving prototype creation, trials, and series production executed by BEML, Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, and
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The Ministry of Railways has initiated a significant recruitment drive to fill 143,086 non-gazetted posts as per its annual calendar for 2024 and 2025. The recruitment process includes multiple stages of Computer Based Tests (CBTs) across various categories such as Assistant Loco Pilots, Technicians, and more. The first stage
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The Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has arrived at Salalah, Oman, marking its first international port call during the Lokayan 26 voyage. This event signifies a significant milestone in showcasing India's maritime heritage while promoting international maritime cooperation. The port call, part of a ten-month deployment,
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Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has implemented an AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to protect elephants from train collisions. Utilizing Distributed Acoustic Sensors (DAS), the IDS alerts train conductors and station masters of elephant proximity to railway tracks, allowing for preventative measures.
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The Indian Government has introduced a range of schemes and missions, led by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and other ministries, to bolster technology sector startups. Key initiatives include the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, the National Quantum Mission, and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical
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The Ministry of Science & Technology has announced the establishment of 1145 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for improved real-time positioning services. In collaboration with the Survey of India, significant advancements include the development of a high accuracy Geoid model and a centralized Administrative Boundary Data Base (ABDB). These efforts
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The Indian government has introduced the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to bolster private sector involvement in research and development. The scheme, which has a budget of ₹1 lakh crore over six years, intends to offer long-term, low-interest financial support, particularly targeting innovative startups and high-impact R&D