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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) conducted an air combat training exercise in the Indian Ocean Region between 09 and 12 February 2026. The exercise featured Su-30MKI fighter jets from the IAF and SAAB Gripen jets from the RTAF, supported by IAF mid-air refuelling
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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Government of Rajasthan held a meeting to evaluate and strengthen skilling initiatives. Key discussions included establishing Skill India International Centres and advancing the PM-SETU scheme to enhance employability and align with national objectives of upgrading ITIs and expanding apprenticeship programs.
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Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, will inaugurate the renovated Co-location Centre of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine in Mumbai as part of Unani Day 2026 celebrations. The event will include a National Conference on 'Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice,
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The Ministry of External Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, hosted a cultural evening for BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. The event showcased India's cultural heritage, including crafts, art, music, and cuisine, with participation from delegates of BRICS
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In 2025, Indian Railways implemented numerous cybersecurity measures, including Aadhaar-based authentication, to deactivate 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs. These efforts, which included blocking 60.43 billion malicious bot requests in the latter half of the year, aimed to protect the e-ticketing system's integrity and ensure seamless booking
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The Ministry of Railways in India has sanctioned 29 surveys over the past four years, covering 2,501 kilometers in Tamil Nadu. This initiative includes six new railway lines and 23 line doubling projects. However, progress is hindered by land acquisition delays, with only 24% of the required 4,326
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the first national call for the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund under India's ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative to advance biotechnology. This strategic move aims to enhance India's position in global bioeconomy leadership by bridging
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The Government of India has approved the export of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes of wheat and 5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of wheat products to stabilize domestic markets, ensuring remunerative returns for farmers. Additionally, an extra 5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of sugar exports have been approved for the 2025-26 Sugar Season.
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The Ministry of Railways has approved detailed project reports (DPR) for seven high-speed rail projects in Kerala, aiming for a potential speed of 160 kmph. These developments are part of a broader upgrade of India's railway infrastructure, which has significantly increased track speed potentials over the last eleven
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The Indian Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes the transformation of rural areas through increased budget allocations and community involvement. It showcases a 211% rise in rural development investments over the decade, which focuses on infrastructure, women's empowerment through Self-Help Groups, and enhancing decentralized governance. The budget highlights significant reductions
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President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, has inaugurated an All-India Conference and launched a nationwide campaign titled 'Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat,' organized by the Brahma Kumaris in New Delhi. The initiative aims to integrate moral values and spirituality with material progress for India's sustainable development. Source:
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Smt. Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, attended the Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 to highlight the importance of deep-tech and innovation for youth-led industrial acceleration. She outlined India's strategic focus on emerging sectors and lauded the enabling ecosystem supporting startups. The event marked