India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways A State-Led Initiative to Promote AI in Rural Development BHASHINI Sanchalan is a collaborative initiative of central ministries and the Digital India BHASHINI Division that strengthens multilingual governance through AI-enabled language technologies. Implemented under the broader BHASHINI programme, it integrates voice-first interfaces and translation capabilities into public digital systems to enhance governance p...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step to widen India's inter- parliamentary engagement with the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries. The move reflects a conscious effort by the Indian Parliament to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures across continents and to complement traditional diplomacy with sustained parliamentary interaction. The Friendship Groups bri...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi described the initiative as a commendable effort reflecting India's resolve to honour those who shaped the nation's destiny and to shed remnants of a colonial mindset. Shri Modi said that Rajaji was a towering scholar, freed...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu unveiled bust of Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 23, 2026), in the presence of the Vice President of India. The bust of C. Rajagopalachari, at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap opposite to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, replaces the bust of Edwin Lutyens.This initiative is part ...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that the historic AI Summit held in Delhi witnessed widespread global appreciation for India's capabilities. He noted that it reflects how the forward-looking mindset of India's youth in the field of technology can greatly benefit humanity. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on the occasion- "अविज्ञातस्य ...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced Boong as the winner in the Children's & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated all those associated with the film 'BOONG' for winning award in the Children's & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards. Shri Modi said that this achievement is a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. The ...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) organized its 5th Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad. Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Government of India, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his convocation address, the Minister highlighted India's progress in manufacturing, innovation and skill development. He noted the contribution of the footwear and leather sector to employment generation, e...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On 23.02.2026 Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV operating medical evacuation (Air Ambulance) flight on sector "Ranchi-Delhi" crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, in Jharkhand. There were seven persons on board including two crew members. The aircraft was airborne from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, aircraft requested for deviation due to weather, at19:34 IST aircraft l...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure in rural Andhra Pradesh, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Departme...
India, Feb. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the 'Rajaji Utsav' at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. On the occasion, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the bust of C. Rajagopalachari, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that the unveiling of Rajaji's bust represents yet another important step in shedding the remnants of colonial influence. He emphasised ...