India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs organized Orientation-cum-Training Programme for Haj Deputationists for Haj 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, NewDelhi. The program was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian marking the formal commencement of preparations for Haj 2026, during which around 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims will undertake the pilgrimage. Deputationists will be deployed for a period of two and ha...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today expressed his profound grief over the loss of lives in fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. In a message shared on social media, the Vice-President said he was deeply saddened by the incident. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The inaugural day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 witnessed a convergence of global policymakers, multilateral institutions, technology leaders, innovators, and industry representatives. Bringing together influential voices from across the world, the Day 1 sessions reinforced India's pivotal role in the global AI ecosystem. Discussions focused on creating a robust roadmap for India's AI strategy, emphasizing the transition from...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken strict action against e-commerce entities and sellers for the sale of toys in violation of the mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 and prescribed Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standards. In this regard, the CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs.5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakh) on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) for engaging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertise...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Education is organising a special session titled "Ministry of Education - Pushing the Frontier of AI in India" on 17th February, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi The session will be attended by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and the Minister of State for Education & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (IC), Shri Jayant Chaudhary, marking another significant milestone in the Ministry's cont...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a high-level discussion on "The Future of Employability in the Age of AI" brought together policymakers, industry leaders, educators and innovators to deliberate on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining employability across sectors, the shift from narrow skills to human-led capabilities, and India's opportunity and responsibility in the AI era. The session was moderated by Alok Agrawal,...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, and reviewed the status of ongoing projects relating to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. He was briefed on the establishment's projects on the anvil, interactions with the Indian Industry, academia and R&D institutes, and the support provided to the defence forces. He also visited the exh...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Regional Event cum Workshop scheduled to be held on 17th February 2026 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC), in Srinagar, J&K. This Regional Event cum Workshop of 2026, is being organized under the Tele-Law initiative of Designing Innovative solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA), a Central Sector Scheme which is being implemented by Department of Justice under Access to Justice division, Ministry of...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report for January, 2026, which provides a detailed analysis of types and categories of public grievances and the nature of disposal. This is the 45th report on Central Ministries/Departments published by DARPG. The progress for January, 2026 indicates 1,76,942 Grievances ...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India positions itself as a key global voice in the evolving artificial intelligence landscape, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has set up a dedicated Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, using the platform to highlight India's growing technological capabilities, startup depth, and policy-led vision for responsible AI adoption. The Pavilion, which houses the WAVES Creators Corner, is designed as a med...