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CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘CM Jan Sunwai Portal’; complaints related to all Delhi departments to be registered on a single…

New Delhi, 21 February 2026- The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, on Saturday inaugurated several key IT initiatives at the Delhi Secretariat. She launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and mobile app, e-District services through the CSC Digital Seva Portal, and the online platform for EWS/DG/CWSN admissions. On the occasion, the Chief Minister stated…

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CM Yogi Adityanath Marks Major Industrial Milestone with India Chip Semiconductor Project

Gautam Buddha Nagar: Under the visionary leadership of Narendra Modi, India continues to consolidate its position as a rapidly emerging global economic powerhouse, setting fresh benchmarks in inclusive, innovation-led and technology-driven growth. Taking a major step towards strengthening the country’s semiconductor ecosystem, the Prime Minister on Friday laid the foundation stone of Uttar Pradesh’s first…

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PM Flags Off New Semiconductor Era as HCL– Foxconn Chip Plant Breaks Ground in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi | February 21, 2026- India’s push towards technological self-reliance gathered fresh momentum on Friday as the Prime Minister addressed the bhoomi pujan ceremony of India Chips Limited, a joint semiconductor venture of HCL and Foxconn, through video conferencing. The event marks a major milestone in India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem and positions Uttar…

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Bihar pavilion draws global attention at India AI Impact Summit 2026

New Delhi, February 21: Bihar’s growing footprint in technology and artificial intelligence was on full display at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam. The Bihar Pavilion emerged as a major attraction, drawing interest from leading Indian states as well as international technology experts for its wide-ranging AI applications. On the closing…

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10% or 18%? What Donald Trump’s New Tariff Order Means for India After US Supreme Court Verdict

New Delhi/Washington, February 21, 2026: The tariff structure on Indian exports to the United States has shifted once again after the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated a key component of former President Donald Trump’s trade policy. In response to the ruling, Trump signed a fresh executive directive introducing a 10% universal tariff on…

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Terror Alert in Delhi: Security Heightened Around Red Fort and Religious Sites

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: Security has been tightened across key locations in the national capital following intelligence inputs warning of a possible terror plot targeting prominent sites in Delhi. According to senior officials, central agencies flagged a potential threat linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Authorities have increased vigilance around the Red Fort…

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India Introduces Indigenous Td Vaccine as JP Nadda Flags Off Rollout from CRI Kasauli

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant advancement for India’s immunization drive, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the country’s indigenously produced Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Himachal Pradesh. The launch formally integrates the Td vaccine into India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking a crucial step…

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India to Get First Exclusive Quantum- AI University in Amaravati as NIELIT, Andhra Govt Ink Pact

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a major boost to India’s deep-technology ambitions, the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) has partnered with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish the country’s first university campus dedicated entirely to Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Amaravati. The agreement was formalized on February 20 during…

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was accorded a grand ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, marking the formal commencement of his state engagements in India. The visiting leader was welcomed with full state honours in the forecourt of the presidential palace, including a Guard of Honour and the playing of…

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NDMA Partners with AcSIR, CSIR–NIScPR to Boost Research and Academic Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant move aimed at reinforcing India’s disaster preparedness architecture, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has entered into a tripartite agreement with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR–NIScPR). The collaboration seeks to advance academic programmes,…

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