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Ashwini Vaishnaw Apologises for Day One Chaos at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Promises Improvements

New Delhi, February 17, 2026: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday expressed regret over the logistical disruptions that marked the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, assuring participants that corrective steps have been put in place to ensure a more seamless experience in the days ahead. The summit, billed as the world’s…

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Portraits of 20 prominent writers and scholars installed at Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi

New Delhi, February 17 : Continuing its efforts for promotion of Punjabi language and its rich literary legacy, the Punjab Language Department installed the portraits of Punjabi writers and scholars at Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi. The department under the supervision of Director of the Language Department S. Jaswant Singh Zafar and Deputy Director Mr. Alok…

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Bihar government signs Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for projects and investments worth Rs. 468 crore

17 February —At the world’s largest India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026, which commenced on Monday in the national capital New Delhi, innovators from Bihar are engaging with leading global companies associated with artificial intelligence. During the summit, the Government of Bihar signs Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several major technology companies as well…

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Ministry of Education Showcases AI Roadmap at India AI Impact Summit 2026; Dharmendra Pradhan Highlights Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi, February 17, 2026: The Ministry of Education convened a high-level discussion on advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country’s education ecosystem during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The session focused on strengthening India’s AI capabilities and embedding intelligent technologies across learning, skilling and research frameworks. Union Education Minister Dharmendra…

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Amit Shah Submits 13th Report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi, February 16, 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to formally hand over the 13th report of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, marking a key step in the Centre’s ongoing efforts to promote and modernise the use of Hindi in…

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EC Grants ‘Torch Light’ Symbol to Makkal Needhi Maiam for 2026 Puducherry Polls

Puducherry, February 17, 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially assigned the “Torch Light” election symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry, formalising the party’s participation in the Union Territory’s electoral contest. The announcement comes amid heightened activity by the poll panel as it…

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Amit Shah Hails Delhi Police at 79th Raising Day, Unveils Rs 1,200+ Crore Modernisation Push

New Delhi, February 16: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah  lauded the role of the Delhi Police in safeguarding the national capital, asserting that the force has consistently delivered in tackling terrorism, narcotics networks, counterfeit currency, cybercrime and organised crime. Addressing the 79th Raising Day ceremony as Chief Guest, Shah said the…

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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta takes decisive steps to transform Delhi

New Delhi, 16 February 2026 : The Chief Minister of Delhi,Rekha Gupta has taken a major step towards making the national capital clean, developed and pollution-free by extending special financial assistance worth several thousand crore rupees to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The support aims to strengthen road infrastructure, sanitation systems, municipal schools and…

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Wholesale Inflation Rises to 1.81% in January 2026; Manufacturing Prices Drive Uptick

New Delhi, February 16: India’s wholesale price-based inflation moved into positive territory in January 2026, with the annual rate touching 1.81 per cent, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The latest figures are provisional and are based on the 2011-12 base year for the Wholesale Price…

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Indian Navy Opens ‘Milan Village’ in Visakhapatnam to Deepen Maritime Partnerships During Exercise MILAN 2026

Visakhapatnam, February 16: The Indian Navy has unveiled a specially designed interaction zone titled ‘Milan Village’ in Visakhapatnam, marking a vibrant cultural and diplomatic addition to the ongoing multinational naval engagement, Exercise MILAN 2026. The initiative was formally inaugurated on February 15 at the Eastern Naval Command by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, who heads the…

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