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India Moves to Strengthen Indigenous Shipping Fleet Amid Trade Expansion

Official Press

12 Feb 2026

To reduce dependency on foreign shipping and bolster the indigenous fleet, the Government of India has introduced substantial maritime policy reforms. Enacting the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, the reforms include modernizing the legal framework and introducing financial schemes to support the Indian shipbuilding sector. The measures further enhance maritime safety and coordination among Indian shipping agencies.

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Vidyanjali Programme Expands to Over 850,000 Schools

The Vidyanjali programme, launched in September 2021 under the National Education Policy 2020, has achieved significant expansion by enrolling over 8.5 lakh schools and coordinating with 5 lakh volunteers across India as of February 2026. This initiative, aimed at strengthening government and government-aided schools, leverages community and private sector

AAIB Refutes Claims of Completed AI-171 Accident Investigation

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has officially stated that the investigation concerning the Air India Flight AI-171 accident is still ongoing, and any reports suggesting otherwise are speculative. Emphasizing the importance of accuracy and procedural adherence, the AAIB urges media to refrain from unverified reporting. Final conclusions will be

SECL's DigiCOAL Initiative Highlighted at CVC Workshop

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, showcased its digital transformation project, DigiCOAL, at a national workshop organized by the Central Vigilance Commission. DigiCOAL, a comprehensive digital ecosystem, aims to enhance transparency and operational efficiency in India's coal mining sector through advanced technologies like

NALSA Launches SAMVAD Scheme to Enhance Legal Access for Tribal Communities

The NALSA SAMVAD Scheme, initiated by the National Legal Services Authority, aims to improve legal awareness and services for vulnerable tribal groups via community-based outreach. With 690 SAMVAD Units established nationwide, the Scheme focuses on legal aid related to land rights, welfare schemes, and social security for Scheduled Tribes, Particularly

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Vidyanjali Programme Expands to Over 850,000 Schools

AAIB Refutes Claims of Completed AI-171 Accident Investigation

SECL's DigiCOAL Initiative Highlighted at CVC Workshop

NALSA Launches SAMVAD Scheme to Enhance Legal Access for Tribal Communities