New Delhi, 20 May 2026 : Delhi’s roads are set for a major lighting overhaul, with the government approving an ambitious plan to replace nearly 96,000 street lights with advanced smart LED systems across the capital. The decision was taken on Wednesday during a hybrid meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief…
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New Delhi, May 20, 2026: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh,” a comprehensive cluster-based cultivation and value chain development programme aimed at transforming the state into a premium global hub for organic kiwi production. The initiative, launched…
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New Delhi, May 20, 2026: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has convened the first meeting of its Research Advisory Committee (RAC), marking a significant step towards institutionalising research-driven governance in India’s vocational education and training ecosystem. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Debashree…
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Palwal: Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) is set to establish a major academic collaboration with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), USA. The Central University of Himachal Pradesh will also play a significant role in this initiative. The three universities are preparing to jointly launch academic programmes, and work on the proposed collaboration has already begun. In…
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Rome, May 20, 2026: A light-hearted diplomatic moment involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has gone viral on social media after PM Modi gifted iconic Indian ‘Melody’ toffees during his visit to Rome. The cheerful exchange between the two leaders quickly caught public attention online, with users linking the moment…
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New Delhi, May 20, 2026: The Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday announced the selection of ten institutions under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s (ANRF) Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoE) programme, an initiative aimed at promoting interdisciplinary research to address major societal and developmental challenges. The programme has been designed to encourage collaboration…
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New Delhi, May 20, 2026: Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya on Tuesday with the participation of armed forces contingents from 12 friendly nations, reinforcing India’s commitment to regional security cooperation and defence diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region. The participating countries include Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives,…
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Rome, May 20, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Tuesday as part of the final leg of his multi-nation Europe tour. During his stay in Rome, he is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Italian President Sergio Mattarella to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.…
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Dehradun, May 20, 2026: Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to former Union Minister and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General B. C. Khanduri at his residence in Dehradun. Remembering the late leader, the Vice-President described Major General Khanduri as an extraordinary statesman, a distinguished soldier and an experienced administrator…
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Bastar, May 19, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday chaired the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council (CZC) in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, where he described India’s emergence as a Naxal-free nation as a historic achievement and credited coordinated efforts of security forces, state governments and the Centre for the…
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