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Lok Sabha Speaker Initiates Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ Countries

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23 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla establishes Parliamentary Friendship Groups to enhance India’s inter-parliamentary relations with over 60 countries, empowering dialogues and cultural exchanges. This initiative is a strategic effort for fostering international ties beyond party lines, strengthening democracy, and amplifying Indian diplomacy worldwide through sustained legislative interactions.

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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

Footwear Design and Development Institute Celebrates 5th Convocation in Hyderabad

The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) held its 5th Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, with Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy attending as the Chief Guest. The event celebrated the achievements of 72 graduates from various design and management programs, emphasizing India's advancements in manufacturing, skill development, and

VOC Port Inaugurates Projects Worth Over ₹1,500 Crore

Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presided over a ceremony at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, marking operation of infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,500 crore aimed at enhancing port-led development, particularly emphasizing green initiatives. A Maritime Heritage Museum was also inaugurated to enrich cultural and educational landscapes. Source: Original Link

Shri J.P. Nadda Launches Liver Transplant Unit & Robotic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, has inaugurated advanced medical facilities at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, including a Liver Transplant Unit and a state-of-the-art Surgical Robotic System. This marks the institute as the first government establishment in Odisha to offer a comprehensive robotic surgery program. The development

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President of India Unveils Bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Footwear Design and Development Institute Celebrates 5th Convocation in Hyderabad

VOC Port Inaugurates Projects Worth Over ₹1,500 Crore

Shri J.P. Nadda Launches Liver Transplant Unit & Robotic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar