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INFORMS Announces Franz Edelman Award Finalists for 2026

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23 Jan 2026

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) of India has been named a finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative "Anna Chakra" initiative. This project, developed with the United Nations World Food Programme and IIT Delhi, optimizes logistics in India's Public Distribution System. It is noted for substantial annual savings, emissions reduction, and increased efficiency for millions of PDS beneficiaries.

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India Advances Global Trade Relations Through Strategic FTAs

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal announced India's substantial progress in securing global trade access through strategic Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Addressing the CII National Exports Competitiveness Summit, Goyal outlined negotiations with significant economic blocs, including the Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel, and Chile, to secure

Cabinet Approves Expansion of Srinagar International Airport

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹1,677 crore expansion for Srinagar International Airport. Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, announced that the project, carried out by the Airports Authority of India, will greatly enhance the airport's capacity from 2.5 million

Prime Minister Highlights Success of AI Impact Summit 2026

The Prime Minister shares an insightful article by Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri about the successful AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing India's unique approach to AI ethics and governance. Source: Original Link

NIFTEM-K Prepares to Launch Global Food Conference ANVESH–2026

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), is set to host ANVESH–2026, a major international conference focusing on sustainable food technologies and systems, from February 26–28, 2026, with significant global participation. Source: Original Link

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India Advances Global Trade Relations Through Strategic FTAs

Cabinet Approves Expansion of Srinagar International Airport

Prime Minister Highlights Success of AI Impact Summit 2026

NIFTEM-K Prepares to Launch Global Food Conference ANVESH–2026