India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Ayurvedic Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, under the aegis of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, strengthened its community health capabilities by inducting an ambulance sponsored by the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The dignitaries presiding over the flag-off event of ...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a Consultation Paper on "Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)" on 23rd January, 2026. The last date for submission of inputs/comments from stakeholders was earlier fixed as 22nd February, 2026. Keeping in view the requests received from industry associations and stakeholders for an extension of time for submission of inputs/comments on the above-mentione...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth earlier today. The startups participating in the roundtable are tackling population-scale challenges across key sectors. In healthcare, they use AI for advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to extend quality care to the last mile. In agriculture, they leverage geospatial and underwater inte...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda addressed the Leadership Conclave for the Presidents and the Executive Directors of new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, convened by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi today. The Conclave is envisaged as an ongoing endeavour to build institutional capacities, promote inter-institutional collaboration, and establish a strong and cohesive network...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Wargaming Seminar themed "Enhancing Military Decision-Making through Wargaming and Simulation - Bridging Knowledge and Industry Gaps" was conducted by the Indian Army today at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The seminar, organised by the Wargaming Development Centre (WARDEC), provided a national platform for strategic dialogue, bringing together participants from across India's wargaming ecosystem, including senior military leaders,...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: President & CEO of Qualcomm Inc., Mr. Cristiano R. Amon, met the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister highlighted India's vibrant ecosystem of innovators and StartUps. They also talked about working closely in the world of semiconductors and chip manufacturing. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Was delighted to meet Mr. Cristiano R. Amon, President & CEO, Qualcomm Inc. We discussed how Qualcomm can work wit...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today. This is Prime Minister Ramgoolam's second visit to India during his current tenure, following his State Visit in September 2025. The meeting also follows their recent telephonic conversation held on 09 February 2026. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the Enhanced...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Sebastien Pillay, called on the Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. During the meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on further strengthening bilateral cooperation across priority sectors. They underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration in maritime security and safety, exploring tran...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on 20-02-2026 under the Chairmanship of Shri. J.V.N. Subramanyam, Joint Secretary (JS), MNRE to discuss the draft Floating Solar PV (FSPV) Potential Assessment Report and the draft Floating solar policy prepared by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) & IIT Roorkee, respectively. Considering the prevailing land constraints faced in...
India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, today launched Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II), at a cost of Rs.6,839 crore, in Nathanpur village of Assam. On this occasion, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Home Secretary and several other dignitaries were present. In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi h...