Expanding strategic partnership between Finland and India across advanced technology domains highlighted at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The session "Building Sovereign Deep Tech for a Resilient Future" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted the expanding strategic partnership between Finland and India across advanced technology domains, including artificial intelligence, space, quantum computing and next-generation digital networks. The discussion underscored how Finland's strengths in research, engineering, and high-performance computing, combined with Ind...


Ministry of Minority Affairs organizing 'Chintan Shivir' at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs is organizing a landmark two-day 'Chintan Shivir' at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar on 18-19 February 2026. The significant event will be graced by Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju; Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Shri George Kurian and various State Ministers, senior officials, and stakeholders to deliberate on critical issues affecting minori...


CCI approves proposed Merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance into NDL Ventures

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed Merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited with and into NDL Ventures Limited. The proposed combination seeks to merge and consolidate the businesses of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited with and into NDL Ventures Limited. NDL Ventures Limited (NDL) does not have any active business, currently. Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL) is an NBFC-Asset Finance Company...


Youth Voices Sought for a Better Fertilizer Sector

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening participatory governance and promoting sustainable agriculture, the Department of Fertilizers has intensified its efforts to address the growing challenge of soil degradation across the country. Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary (Fertilizers), today conducted a detailed virtual interaction with nearly 100 Agriculture Graduates from different parts of the country, currently serving in Hin...


UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SUPER CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATES V/S STATE OF UTTARAKHAND AND OTHERS

NAINITAL, India, Feb. 19 -- Uttarakhand High Court issued the following judgment/order on Jan. 19: 1. Chief Engineer, Uttarakhand Rural Roads Development Agency issued a Notice Inviting Tender on 02.03.2024, inviting item rate bids in two bid system for various construction works under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). Pursuant to said notice, petitioner submitted bid in respect of work of up-gradation of Khunt-Kakrighat Motor Road to Charnbend Motor Road. 2. Procurement Evaluation Com...


UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON SMT. AANCHAL CHAUHAN AND ANOTHER V/S STATE OF UTTARAKHAND AND OTHERS

NAINITAL, India, Feb. 19 -- Uttarakhand High Court issued the following judgment/order on Jan. 19: 1. The defects, as pointed out by the Registry, are overruled2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, and learned counsel for the State of Uttarakhand. 3. It is respectfully submitted that both the petitioners belong to the same faith and were in a love relationship, pursuant to which they solemnized their marriage of their own free will and volition in accordance with Hindu rites and rituals...


TRIPURA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON KHUDEJA BIBI AND ANR. V/S THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY AND ANR.

AGARTALA, India, Feb. 19 -- Tripura High Court issued the following order/judgement on Jan. 19: Heard. This application has been filed under Section 151 of CPC for allowing the applicants to withdraw the amount deposited by the insurance company lying before the Registry of the Hon'ble Court in connection with the disposal of Mac. App No. 53 of 2024 passed on 07.05.2025. For the reason stated in the accompanying affidavit and the averments made out before this Court during the course of argu...


TRIPURA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SRI BRAJENDRA REANG AND ORS. V/S THE STATE OF TRIPURA AND ORS.

AGARTALA, India, Feb. 19 -- Tripura High Court issued the following order/judgement on Jan. 19: [1] Heard Mr. Somik Deb, learned senior counsel assisted by Ms. R. Roy Barman, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. P. Gautam, learned Sr. G.A. representing the State respondents. [2] The present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs: "(i) Issue Rule, calling upon the respondents and each one of them, to ...


TRIPURA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SRI RAKHAL CHANDRA BANIK V/S THE UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

AGARTALA, India, Feb. 19 -- Tripura High Court issued the following order/judgement on Jan. 19: [1] Heard learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. [2] This present writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs: "In the premises aforesaid, it is therefore prayed that Your Lordships may be pleased to consider the above facts, call for the records, issue a rule calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why impugned letter ...


TRIPURA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON SMT. TUTU BANIK V/S THE STATE OF TRIPURA AND ORS.

AGARTALA, India, Feb. 19 -- Tripura High Court issued the following order/judgement on Jan. 19: [1] When the case is called both sides are present before this Court. [2] This present petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following the reliefs. "i) Issue notice upon the Respondents. ii) Call for the Records. iii) Issue rule calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why the Petitioner shall not be given the benefit of one increment as per Rule...