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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal announced India's substantial progress in securing global trade access through strategic Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Addressing the CII National Exports Competitiveness Summit, Goyal outlined negotiations with significant economic blocs, including the Gulf Cooperation Council, Israel, and Chile, to secure
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹1,677 crore expansion for Srinagar International Airport. Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, announced that the project, carried out by the Airports Authority of India, will greatly enhance the airport's capacity from 2.5 million
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The Prime Minister shares an insightful article by Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri about the successful AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasizing India's unique approach to AI ethics and governance. Source: Original Link
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The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), is set to host ANVESH–2026, a major international conference focusing on sustainable food technologies and systems, from February 26–28, 2026, with significant global participation. Source: Original Link
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The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs was held successfully at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with a focus on enhancing the security of passengers and railway infrastructure. The conference was attended by senior police officials and emphasized coordinated operations, speedy FIR registration, and the adoption of advanced
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The Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Smt. Nemcha Kipgen and Shri Losii Dikho, held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting is part of ongoing discussions to address the developmental needs and political situations in Manipur. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) in India has launched a national initiative called the Blockchain India Challenge, aiming to encourage startups to develop blockchain-based digital governance solutions. The challenge, implemented by C-DAC, invites startups to create solutions that address critical governance issues in domains such as healthcare,
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on his first official visit to Jammu & Kashmir on February 25-26, 2026. He will be the Chief Guest at the Convocation Ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar on February 26, 2026. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Army and Indian Air Force's specialized ophthalmic team successfully performed over 100 surgeries on the first day of the Mega Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at 12 Air Force Hospital, Gorakhpur. Led by Brigadier (Dr) Sanjay Kumar Mishra, the team tackled complex surgeries using advanced equipment. The
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India and Israel commenced the first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 23 February 2026 in New Delhi, running until 26 February 2026. The discussions, built upon the Terms of Reference signed in November 2025, aim to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the nations, underpinned
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On the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh introduced the SUJVIKA AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal. Created with industry partner ABLE, it offers structured biotechnology import data to support domestic biomanufacturing and research. Celebrations highlighted India's target of a $1
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India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have commenced negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, marking a pivotal milestone in their trade relationship. The formal announcement was made in New Delhi with the signing of a Joint Statement by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, and His