The 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference highlighted the need for setting standards in legislative functioning, leveraging technology for transparent processes, and enhancing legislators' capacities. Key discussions involved Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, focusing on technology and AI in legislative operations.
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Chairman Shri Radha Mohan Singh, visited the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. The visit included an examination of NSTL-developed underwater weapon technologies and demonstrations of naval systems. The committee commended NSTL for its contributions to Indian naval capabilities and its
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd. for setting 4 Guinness World Records for continuous Bituminous Concrete paving on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. This accomplishment highlights India's engineering excellence and commitment to infrastructure under Prime Minister
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising ships INS Tir, INS Shardul, and INS Sujata, along with ICGS Sarathi, made a strategic port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 January 2026. The squadron's visit seeks to strengthen maritime cooperation and bolster India's Act East Policy
At the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized India’s position as a leading destination for renewable energy investments, focusing on infrastructure resilience and sustainability as key growth drivers. Source: Original Link