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Significant Milestone Achieved in Ayushman Bharat Card Distribution

Official Press

13 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that over 35.69 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana from April 2020 to January 2026. In addition, 5.77 crore hospital admissions valued at ₹1.15 lakh crore have been authorized for private hospitals under the scheme as of January 31, 2026. The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, disclosed these figures in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

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Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Inaugurated in New Delhi

The Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) launched on March 5, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, brought together global leaders to discuss science diplomacy's role in strategic autonomy and disruptive technology governance. Spearheaded by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Observer Research Foundation,

India-Finland Talks Focus on Skill Development and Workforce Mobility

India and Finland's government representatives convened to discuss expanding collaboration in skill development and vocational education. The bilateral meeting, featuring Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary of India and Minister Mr. Matias Marttinen of Finland, focused on creating workforce mobility frameworks and enhancing vocational training to address labor market needs

Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Partnership with Finland

In a joint press statement, the Prime Minister emphasized the broadened strategic partnership between India and Finland. This collaboration includes enhancing digital and sustainable initiatives, boosting trade and investment, and reinforcing educational and technological collaboration. The partnership is set to strengthen global stability and promote shared prosperity. Source: Original Link

IICA Conducts "Meet the Legend" Masterclass on GST and PMLA–IBC Interplay

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs recently held a masterclass session for the 7th cohort of the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme, featuring judicial experts discussing the interplay of Goods and Services Tax with insolvency proceedings and the interaction between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering

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Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Inaugurated in New Delhi

India-Finland Talks Focus on Skill Development and Workforce Mobility

Prime Minister Highlights Strategic Partnership with Finland

IICA Conducts "Meet the Legend" Masterclass on GST and PMLA–IBC Interplay