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Key Outcomes of India-AI Impact Summit 2026 and Diplomatic Appointments

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23 Feb 2026

The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. Various high-profile diplomatic meetings occurred on the sidelines, including the Indian Prime Minister’s discussions with leaders from Mauritius, Sri Lanka, the Slovak Republic, and the UN Secretary-General. The summit saw India joining the Pax Silica Initiative and signing a Joint Statement on the India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership. In diplomatic appointments, Ms. Neeta Bhushan was named the next Ambassador to Poland.

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President Droupadi Murmu's Upcoming Visits to Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a visit to Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan from February 24 to 27, 2026. During her visit, she will inaugurate a health campaign, attend the National Arogya Fair 2026, and participate in cultural and religious events. Her itinerary includes engagements across Mumbai, Nagpur, Jamshedpur, and

MoHUA Approves 2.88 Lakh Houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, led by Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, approved an additional 2.88 lakh houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0 during the sixth meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee. With this, the total number of houses sanctioned under the scheme stands at 13.61 lakh.

India's Highways to Benefit from Advanced Quality Control Vans

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India is piloting the use of Mobile Quality Control Vans across four states to ensure the quality of National Highways. These vans are equipped with advanced non-destructive testing instruments and are set to expand to more states, promising enhanced safety and reliability.

President of India Unveils Bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

On February 23, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of post-independence India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event marks a step in reclaiming India's cultural heritage by replacing colonial vestiges, like the bust of Edwin Lutyens, with symbols of

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President Droupadi Murmu's Upcoming Visits to Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan

MoHUA Approves 2.88 Lakh Houses under PMAY-Urban 2.0

India's Highways to Benefit from Advanced Quality Control Vans

President of India Unveils Bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan