Prime Minister Condoles the Passing of Shri Maroof Raza Ji

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing of Shri Maroof Raza Ji, honoring his legacy in the fields of journalism. The Prime Minister stated that Shri Maroof Raza Ji made a rich contribution to the world of journalism. He noted that Shri Raza enriched public discourse through his nuanced understanding of defence, national security, and strategic affairs. Expressing his sorrow, the Prime Minister said he is...


Ministry of Electronics & IT and DSCI felicitated Winners of 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0' with total prize pool of Rs. 6.85 Cr

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Start-up Problem Statement Addressed Winner Cambrian Skillsda Technologies and Consultancy Services LLP (CSTCS) Securing Next-Gen Biometrics Systems 1st Runner-up Crypsis Clone & Fake Apps mitigation 2nd Runner-up Ziriz.ai API Security Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), today felicitated the winners of the 'Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0' (CSGC 2.0), a flagship init...


4th Meeting of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee between India and Kenya Concluded

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) between India and Kenya was held in Nairobi,Kenyabetween24thand26thFebruary 2026. Discussions focused on expanding Services engagements, enhancing training opportunities, strengthening maritime security cooperation, and promoting collaboration in defence R&D and production. ​Bothcountriesexpressed satisfaction on the progress made since the previous JDCC me...


UIDAI joins hand with Google for displaying authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Google have joined hands to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps, a move that will enhance ease of access and convenience for residents across the country. The initiative will help residents identify Aadhaar Centres based on the nature of services offered, like adult enrolment, child enrolment or only address and mobile update. In addition, informa...


Future Warfare Course 3.0 Concludes, Strengthening Strategic and Technological Readiness

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The third edition of the Future Warfare Course (FWC-03) culminated on February 25, 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The course was organised by the Doctrine, Organisation and Training (DOT) under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) from February 2 - 25, 2026. Curated through the vision of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, the FWC 3.0 provided a heady mix of operational and strategic alignmen...


India Set to Become Global Maritime Powerhouse; Among Top Shipping Centres by 2047: MoS Shantanu Thakur

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Reinforcing the Government's commitment to port-led development as a cornerstone of India's export competitiveness and economic growth, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is implementing major initiatives to modernise maritime infrastructure, strengthen multimodal connectivity and improve logistics efficiency across the country. Addressing the CII EXIM Conference 2026 in Kolkata, the Hon'ble Minister of State fo...


NAMASTE Scheme Programme Held in Pilibhit in the Presence of Hon'ble MoS Shri B. L. Verma

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme of the Government of India, a programme was successfully organized on 26 February 2026 at Gandhi Prekshagrih, Gandhi Stadium, Near Jeevan Rekha, Nakhasa, Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh). The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri B. L. Verma, Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distributi...


"TDB-DST supports Indigenous CAR-NK Cell Therapy Platform for Oncology and Leishmaniasis"

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has extended financial assistance to M/s East Ocyon Bio Private Limited, Gurgaon for its project titled "CAR-NK based Cell Therapy Development and Clinical Trials for Difficult-to-treat Tumors and Leishmaniasis." The project seeks to establish a first-in-India, platform-based ecosystem for off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell therapies targeting r...


Launch of Rail Tech Portal to Engage Innovators, Startups, Industry and Institutions to Promote Innovation in Indian Railways and Digitization of Procedures in Claims Tribunal Announced as Third & Fourth Reform

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


NHRC, India, organises an Open House Discussion on "Measures to Curb Spurious Medicines in India"

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised an Open House Discussion (OHD) in hybrid mode on the theme 'Measures to Curb Spurious Medicines in India' at its premises in New Delhi. NHRC Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi chaired it. NHRC Member, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani; Former Member, NHRC, Shri Rajiv Jain; Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal; Director General (Investigation), Smt. Anupama Nilekar Chandr...