Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to French President Emmanuel Macron, who will visit the country from February 17th to the 19th. As part of his three-day trip, he will visit New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit and meet with officials there to discuss the Horizon 2047 Roadmap’s recommendations for enhancing […]
On February 10, the social security systems of India and the United Kingdom inked an agreement to avoid duplicative contributions for workers on up to 36-month temporary assignments in each nation. Part of a larger trade accord reached during the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) discussions, the document was signed by Indian Foreign Secretary […]
Stainless steel containers for transporting salt have been successfully trialled by Indian Railways in the Bhimasar-Gandhidham stretch. Cargo safety is guaranteed by these containers’ design, which minimises corrosion and enhances longevity. With the two big doors, you can load up in under 15 minutes using a silo system or Poclain machine, and empty in under […]
On February 9, 2026, in the MRPL Recreation Centre, the National Hindi Seminar “Evolving Journey of Official Language with Harmony and Inclusion” was started by Kumar Pal Sharma, joint director from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The seminar was held by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). The occasion was presided over by Krishna Hegde […]
Starting with an initial 3% stake and an option for an extra 2% to accommodate oversubscription, the Indian government began an Offer for Sale (OFS) on February 10 to divest up to 5% of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Each share will start at a floor price of Rs 254. There are a total of […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has authorised $182 million in extra funding to scale up flood and riverbank erosion management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam, significantly enhancing Northeast India’s readiness for disasters. The continuing $200 million climate-resilience project, which was approved in 2023, is strengthened by this action, increasing the project’s overall scope to […]
In order to offer complete technical and banking support for the Agency Bank operations of the Office of the Registrar General, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in the state of Bihar, Bank of Baroda (BoB) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML). Senior representatives from both […]
Three publications about Viksit Bharat and Net Zero have been made public by NITI Aayog. These reports are part of an eleven-study series that aims to achieve India’s development goals by 2047 while achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. Supported by 10 interministerial working groups, the studies include an integrated examination across important […]
India’s position in the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) has improved, rising four spots to 45th. The Portulans Institute published the report, which evaluates 127 economies on the basis of performance in four areas: impact, governance, people, and technology. Between 2024 and 2025, India’s score increased from 53.63 to 54.43 out of 100. In […]
The “AI Impact Summit 2026”, which India will host from February 16–20, will highlight the democratisation of AI with an emphasis on affordability, transparency, and trust to benefit a range of groups, including students and farmers. Leaders and specialists from around the world will meet at the conference to talk about fair access to AI […]
