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PM Narendra Modi Becomes First Leader to Receive Israel’s Highest Parliamentary Honour

  • February 26, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added a historic chapter to India’s diplomatic journey by receiving Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, during his ongoing visit to Jerusalem. This rare distinction underscores India’s balanced and principled engagement in the West Asian geopolitical landscape. The prestigious medal was conferred upon PM Modi by […]

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MakeMyTrip crosses USD 1 billion in Gross Bookings in 2025

  • February 25, 2026
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MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, announced that its corporate travel division has achieved a major milestone by crossing USD 1 billion in gross bookings during the 2025 calendar year. This marks a rapid scaling of its business-to-business operations, which now contribute over 10% of the company’s total gross bookings. The growth is powered by […]

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India and Canada: Trade, Energy and Diplomacy

  • February 25, 2026
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India and Canada are set to reset their diplomatic and economic ties as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India this week, marking the first stop of his Asia-Pacific tour. The visit aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen energy partnerships, and mend relations strained since 2023 over Canadian allegations of Indian involvement in the […]

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India, Israel begin talks for Free Trade Pact

  • February 25, 2026
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The first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Israel and India has officially begun in New Delhi and will run from February 23 to February 26, 2026. By lowering or doing away with import taxes on commodities, loosening trade regulations for services, and encouraging investments, the negotiations seek to greatly strengthen bilateral commercial […]

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India’s AI Governance Framework: An Ambitious Vision Facing an Uneven Road

  • February 25, 2026
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India has released its ambitious “AI Governance Guidelines” ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, aiming to create an inclusive, safe, and innovation-friendly AI ecosystem built on the vision of “AI for all.” The framework, structured around seven core principles including trust, people first, fairness, and accountability, proposes new institutions like the AI Governance Group […]

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Narendra Modi Calls for Mass Participation in Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan

  • February 24, 2026
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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the significance of the installation of a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, which marked the beginning of the festival known as “Rajaji Utsav.” The bust of British architect Edwin Lutyens has been replaced by the freshly erected bust, which indicates a steady trend away from the […]

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NHPC Shines at Rajbhasha Awards, Honoured for Language Excellence

  • February 23, 2026
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Among PSUs in “Region C,” NHPC Limited’s Salal Power Station was recognised by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, as the most outstanding example of how to apply the Official Language policy. Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC, and Anish Gauraha, Executive Director, Salal Power Station, were conferred with the honour at the […]

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PM Modi Meets Swiss President, Building New Trade & Tech Ties at AI summit

  • February 23, 2026
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On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin deliberated ways to enhance trade, investment, and technological cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence innovation. These talks occurred during the AI Impact Summit in India. Discussions centred on future-ready partnerships to promote technological cooperation, quality investments, and […]

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Devendra Fadnavis Announces India’s First AI Agriculture Conference in Maharashtra

  • February 23, 2026
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In an effort to establish Maharashtra as a pioneer in the AI-driven revolution in farming, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement that the state would be hosting the first-ever AI conference in the agricultural sector. As part of the Maharashtra Agricultural Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025-2029, Fadnavis stated at the AI for Agri 2026 Global […]