Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the lives lost in a stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured. Modi extended his thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy.
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The Media Center's recent press releases include significant diplomatic and international events. On February 10, 2026, the Foreign Secretary met with China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu to discuss important bilateral issues. Additionally, India and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on social security contributions,
IndiaAI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and AISECT, has launched the 'Kaushal Rath' initiative to promote AI literacy among students and youth in semi-urban and underserved areas of India. This mobile AI awareness lab aims to deliver AI education by traveling across regions
On February 10, 2026, India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark agreement on social security contributions aimed at preventing double contributions for employees on temporary assignments between the two nations, supporting mobility and reinforcing partnerships in the service sector. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Defence has released the draft of the new Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, aiming to foster jointness, technological advancement, and integration within India's defence sector. The document is pivotal for reducing dependency on imports by boosting homegrown production, aligning defence procurement with modern technological needs,