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Consumer Affair's New Initiative Enhances Gram Panchayats' Capability

Official Press

15 Feb 2026

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has initiated the second series of its virtual capacity-building programme targeting Gram Panchayats nationwide. Launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on February 13, 2026, the program aims to increase consumer rights awareness and improve protection mechanisms at the grassroots. The initial session included participants from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha, and highlighted the critical role of Panchayats in safeguarding consumer rights.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on 16th February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Expo, running until 20th February, serves as a national showcase for AI technologies, featuring over 300 exhibitions and live demonstrations inspired by themes such as People, Planet,

India Achieves Record Power Capacity Expansion in FY 2025-26

India has reached a record high in power generation capacity addition in the fiscal year 2025-26, with over 52,537 MW added by January 2026, largely driven by renewable energy. This increase accounts for an over 11% addition to the country's total installed capacity, which now stands at

DoPPW Expands Digital Support for Pensioners via Social Media

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has expanded its digital engagement by using platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to assist pensioners. Through these platforms, DoPPW addresses common queries, shares informative content, and enhances communication with pensioners to improve access to pension-related information. Source: Original Link

India Aims to Set AI Responsibility Guinness World Record

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in partnership with Intel India, will launch a campaign on February 16, 2026, to encourage ethical AI usage across India. The campaign aims to set a Guinness World Record for the most pledges received in 24 hours, focusing on responsible and inclusive AI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026

India Achieves Record Power Capacity Expansion in FY 2025-26

DoPPW Expands Digital Support for Pensioners via Social Media

India Aims to Set AI Responsibility Guinness World Record