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A contingent of the United States Army has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India–US Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘VAJRA PRAHAR’, scheduled to be held from February 24 to March 16, 2026. The exercise will take place at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The previous edition was conducted in November 2024 at the Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho, USA. The Read More …
The 7th edition of the annual India–Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, involving troops from the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The exercise, scheduled from February 24 to March 9, 2026, features 120 personnel from each side. The JGSDF contingent is represented by troops from the 32nd Infantry Regiment, while the Indian side is drawn from the Read More …
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Blockchain India Challenge at its headquarters in New Delhi to promote innovative blockchain-based governance solutions across the country. The national initiative is being implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) with support from MeitY. It aims to encourage Indian startups to pitch and pilot cutting-edge blockchain solutions tailored for public sector use. The Challenge focuses on developing Read More …
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal to alter the name of the State of Kerala to “Keralam.” Following the Cabinet approval, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will refer the proposed Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for its views under the proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution of India. After receiving the Assembly’s opinion, the Centre Read More …
Marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal. The portal has been developed in collaboration with industry partner Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). SUJVIKA is designed as a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that provides authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured and user-friendly format. The Read More …
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety launched the UN–JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety, titled “Make A Safety Statement”, aimed at promoting simple, everyday measures to improve road safety worldwide. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about responsible road behaviour and encourages citizens to adopt basic yet life-saving practices such as wearing seat belts and helmets, adhering to speed limits, and avoiding mobile phone use while driving. Read More …
Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups (PFGs) with over 60 countries to strengthen India’s parliamentary diplomacy. Key Highlights Significance
During the recent visit of the President of France to India, the two countries signed a protocol amending the India–France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC), originally signed on 29 September 1992. Key Changes in the Amending Protocol What Is BEPS? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) / G20 BEPS Project includes: Over 140 countries participate in the BEPS Inclusive Framework. Why It Matters Sources: PIB & OECD
A first-of-its-kind scientific assessment has revealed a thriving population of endangered Fishing cat across Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The study was conducted by the Tiger Cell of Kaziranga in collaboration with scientist Tiasa Adhya, analysing camera-trap images from the All India Tiger Estimation data. Key Findings About the Fishing Cat Habitat & Threats Preferred habitats: Threats: Source: DTE
A new research study published in the journal Insect Conservation and Diversity has found that land-use change and elevation together are altering the functional traits of spider communities in the north-western Indian Himalayas, potentially impacting ecosystem stability and resilience. The study was conducted by scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India. Key Findings What Is Functional Diversity? Functional diversity refers to the range of ecological roles species perform in an Read More …
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At its recent ministerial meeting in Paris, the International Energy Agency (IEA) unanimously invited Colombia to become the Agency’s 33rd Member country. It also welcomed progress on India’s request for full membership of the Paris-based energy organisation. India is currently an associate member of the IEA, which works on energy security, global energy policy, climate change, and energy transitions. However, India’s path to full membership is complex because IEA rules Read More …
Poland has announced a fast-track plan to deploy landmines and signalled its intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, the international agreement banning anti-personnel landmines. The move would clear the way for Poland to produce and deploy anti-personnel mines as part of its defence planning. About the Ottawa Convention Formally known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Read More …
Five stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway have been awarded the prestigious ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Stations Awarded Certification Dimapur Railway Station received certification valid from October 24, 2025, to October 23, 2027. 🧾 Why They Were Certified The recognition followed a comprehensive audit covering: Stations had to meet strict FSSAI standards to qualify. About the Initiative The ‘Eat Right Read More …