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States’ Electricity Transition Report 2026: UP, AP, and Rajasthan Lead in EV Adoption and Green HydrogenIn February 2026, the 3rd edition of the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember.The report highlights that India’s electricity transition at the sub-national level is witnessing broader, though uneven, progress across States, with Uttar Pradesh(UP), Andhra Pradesh(AP) and Rajasthan emerging as leaders in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and green hydrogen development.About States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report 2026:Coverage: The report assessed 21 States, which together account for 95% of India’s total power demand, and analysed their progress in transitioning towards clean electricity.Assessment: The report assesses each State across three main dimensions:Decarbonization: Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh(HP), and Kerala led this category due to high RE procurement and low emission intensity.Power Ecosystem Readiness and Performance: Delhi and Haryana remained ahead due to robust distributed solar adoption and reliable DISCOM performance.Market Enablers: AP, Uttar Pradesh(UP), and Rajasthan are the strongest performers in this dimension. Their progress is supported by updated RE policies, adoption of green tariffs, and solar-hour-aligned Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs.
States’ Electricity Transition Report 2026: UP, AP, and Rajasthan Lead in EV Adoption and Green HydrogenIn February 2026, the 3rd edition of the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember.The report highlights that India’s electricity transition at the sub-national level is witnessing broader, though uneven, progress across States, with Uttar Pradesh(UP), Andhra Pradesh(AP) and Rajasthan emerging as leaders in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and green hydrogen development.About States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report 2026:Coverage: The report assessed 21 States, which together account for 95% of India’s total power demand, and analysed their progress in transitioning towards clean electricity.Assessment: The report assesses each State across three main dimensions:Decarbonization: Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh(HP), and Kerala led this category due to high RE procurement and low emission intensity.Power Ecosystem Readiness and Performance: Delhi and Haryana remained ahead due to robust distributed solar adoption and reliable DISCOM performance.Market Enablers: AP, Uttar Pradesh(UP), and Rajasthan are the strongest performers in this dimension. Their progress is supported by updated RE policies, adoption of green tariffs, and solar-hour-aligned Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs.
States’ Electricity Transition Report 2026: UP, AP, and Rajasthan Lead in EV Adoption and Green HydrogenIn February 2026, the 3rd edition of the States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report was released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financ...
TEXMiN Foundation Signs MoU with GIREDMET to Develop Rare Earth & Critical Mineral TechnologiesOn February 23, 2026, TEXMiN Foundation, a technology research and translation hub under Department of Science & Technology(DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad (Jharkhand), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry (GIREDMET JSC) , during the industry-Institute Interaction 2026 (III-2026) conclave and exhibition held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.Key Details of MoU:Dignitaries: The MoU was signed in the presence of Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India (GoI).Focus Areas: The MoU aims to jointly develop rare earth and critical mineral technologies spanning the full mining-to-materials value chain, including:Exploration, beneficiation, extraction & separation of rare earth elements and critical mineralsRefining and advanced materials development, such as high-purity metals, alloys, and specialized powdersBattery recycling technologies to recover lithium, nickel and cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteriesProduction of permanent magnetsSmart processing insights via digital twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Language (ML) and sensor-integrated systems.
TEXMiN Foundation Signs MoU with GIREDMET to Develop Rare Earth & Critical Mineral TechnologiesOn February 23, 2026, TEXMiN Foundation, a technology research and translation hub under Department of Science & Technology(DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad (Jharkhand), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry (GIREDMET JSC) , during the industry-Institute Interaction 2026 (III-2026) conclave and exhibition held at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.Key Details of MoU:Dignitaries: The MoU was signed in the presence of Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India (GoI).Focus Areas: The MoU aims to jointly develop rare earth and critical mineral technologies spanning the full mining-to-materials value chain, including:Exploration, beneficiation, extraction & separation of rare earth elements and critical mineralsRefining and advanced materials development, such as high-purity metals, alloys, and specialized powdersBattery recycling technologies to recover lithium, nickel and cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteriesProduction of permanent magnetsSmart processing insights via digital twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Language (ML) and sensor-integrated systems.
TEXMiN Foundation Signs MoU with GIREDMET to Develop Rare Earth & Critical Mineral TechnologiesOn February 23, 2026, TEXMiN Foundation, a technology research and translation hub under Department of Science & Technology(DST), Ministry of Science & Tec...
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Teacher App 2.0 with AI IntegrationIn February 2026, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), launched Teacher App 2.0, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation in collaboration with the CK-12 Foundation, a California (United States of America, USA) based global nonprofit organisation, in New Delhi, Delhi.The initiative accelerates AI adoption in India’s K–12 (Kindergarten to Class 12) ecosystem, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Viksit Bharat @2047,.About Teacher App 2.0:Features: The platform integrates 45+ AI-enabled tools for lesson planning, personalised learning, pedagogy, and classroom management, offers 2,500+ hours of training modules including Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), and provides collaborative spaces such as the Teachers’ Lounge.Users: The app currently supports over two lakh educators across India as a free-for-life digital platform to enhance classroom teaching, reduce preparation time, and improve learning outcomes.Integration: The platform draws on grassroots insights from Satya Bharti Schools and plans integration with Indian Large Language Models (LLMs) such as BharatGen and Sarvam launched at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026.Version 1.0: Teacher App Version 1.0 was launched in November 2024 as a one-stop platform to support teachers with pedagogy guidance and lesson planning resources.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Teacher App 2.0 with AI IntegrationIn February 2026, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), launched Teacher App 2.0, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed by Bharti Airtel Foundation in collaboration with the CK-12 Foundation, a California (United States of America, USA) based global nonprofit organisation, in New Delhi, Delhi.The initiative accelerates AI adoption in India’s K–12 (Kindergarten to Class 12) ecosystem, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Viksit Bharat @2047,.About Teacher App 2.0:Features: The platform integrates 45+ AI-enabled tools for lesson planning, personalised learning, pedagogy, and classroom management, offers 2,500+ hours of training modules including Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), and provides collaborative spaces such as the Teachers’ Lounge.Users: The app currently supports over two lakh educators across India as a free-for-life digital platform to enhance classroom teaching, reduce preparation time, and improve learning outcomes.Integration: The platform draws on grassroots insights from Satya Bharti Schools and plans integration with Indian Large Language Models (LLMs) such as BharatGen and Sarvam launched at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026.Version 1.0: Teacher App Version 1.0 was launched in November 2024 as a one-stop platform to support teachers with pedagogy guidance and lesson planning resources.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Teacher App 2.0 with AI IntegrationIn February 2026, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), launched Teacher App 2.0, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), developed by Bharti Air...
DBN, AP Government Signs Pact for Expeditious Implementation of Amended BharatNet ProgrammeIn February 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government for the expedited implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in the state.The MoC was formally signed by Shyamal Misra, Administrator of DBN; and Movva Tirumala Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary(CS) of Infrastructure and Investment Department of AP government in Tadepalle, Guntur district (AP).Key Details:Key Role: Under the newly signed MoC, the state government is required to extend full support for faster rollout of ABP, including facilitation of Right of Way (RoW), infrastructure access, and necessary coordination support.SPV: The state government has constituted AP BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the successful implementation of the project in the state.Financial Support: Rs 2,432 crore has been approved by the Government of India (GoI) for the execution of the program in AP.
DBN, AP Government Signs Pact for Expeditious Implementation of Amended BharatNet ProgrammeIn February 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government for the expedited implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in the state.The MoC was formally signed by Shyamal Misra, Administrator of DBN; and Movva Tirumala Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary(CS) of Infrastructure and Investment Department of AP government in Tadepalle, Guntur district (AP).Key Details:Key Role: Under the newly signed MoC, the state government is required to extend full support for faster rollout of ABP, including facilitation of Right of Way (RoW), infrastructure access, and necessary coordination support.SPV: The state government has constituted AP BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the successful implementation of the project in the state.Financial Support: Rs 2,432 crore has been approved by the Government of India (GoI) for the execution of the program in AP.
DBN, AP Government Signs Pact for Expeditious Implementation of Amended BharatNet ProgrammeIn February 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation ...
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in New DelhiIn February 2026, the Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities – ’National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)’ in New Delhi, Delhi.Key HighlightsAsset Monetisation: This involves leveraging existing or under-utilised infrastructure assets to generate revenue and fresh investments, thus creating monetary inflow for the government.The additional capital that is unlocked through asset monetisation is reinvested in the creation of more assets, resulting in far-reaching benefits for the economy.Formulated By: The 2nd phase of the pipeline has been formulated by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in consultation with infrastructure ministries, in line with the mandate of the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025–30 announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.Target: The NMP 2.0 estimates aggregate monetisation potential of Rs 16.72 lakh crore (Cr), including private sector investment of Rs 5.8 lakh Cr, over the 5-year period from Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to FY30.This target is over 2.6 times higher than that under NMP 1.0.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in New DelhiIn February 2026, the Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities – ’National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)’ in New Delhi, Delhi.Key HighlightsAsset Monetisation: This involves leveraging existing or under-utilised infrastructure assets to generate revenue and fresh investments, thus creating monetary inflow for the government.The additional capital that is unlocked through asset monetisation is reinvested in the creation of more assets, resulting in far-reaching benefits for the economy.Formulated By: The 2nd phase of the pipeline has been formulated by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in consultation with infrastructure ministries, in line with the mandate of the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025–30 announced in the Union Budget 2025–26.Target: The NMP 2.0 estimates aggregate monetisation potential of Rs 16.72 lakh crore (Cr), including private sector investment of Rs 5.8 lakh Cr, over the 5-year period from Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to FY30.This target is over 2.6 times higher than that under NMP 1.0.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in New DelhiIn February 2026, the Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and pu...
Overview of Brazilian President Lula’s Visit to India From February 18 to 22, 2026Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, undertook a State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, from 18–22 February 2026, during which he participated in the 2nd India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 and held bilateral meetings in New Delhi (Delhi).India–Brazil Strategic Engagement 2026:Ceremonial Reception: President of India Droupadi Murmu received President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, on 21 February 2026 and hosted a state banquet in his honour.Bilateral Meeting: PM Narendra Modi and President Lula held bilateral discussions at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.President Lula set a target to expand bilateral trade to USD 30 billion by 2030 from the current USD 15.21 billion, where India maintains a surplus of about USD 1.5 billion.Key Events:The inauguration of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) office in New Delhi was announced to enhance investment and trade promotion.The India–Brazil Economic Forum held in New Delhi discussed cooperation in defence, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and expansion of the India–Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).MoUs signed: India and Brazil signed multiple MoUs to strengthen cooperation in MSMEs, postal services, pharmaceuticals, trade promotion, R&D, rare earths and critical minerals, steel, digital trade (e-COO), education, cinema, and heritage preservation. Both sides also agreed to extend multiple-entry tourist and business visas from 5 to 10 years, boosting people-to-people ties.
Overview of Brazilian President Lula’s Visit to India From February 18 to 22, 2026Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, undertook a State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, from 18–22 February 2026, during which he participated in the 2nd India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 and held bilateral meetings in New Delhi (Delhi).India–Brazil Strategic Engagement 2026:Ceremonial Reception: President of India Droupadi Murmu received President Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, on 21 February 2026 and hosted a state banquet in his honour.Bilateral Meeting: PM Narendra Modi and President Lula held bilateral discussions at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.President Lula set a target to expand bilateral trade to USD 30 billion by 2030 from the current USD 15.21 billion, where India maintains a surplus of about USD 1.5 billion.Key Events:The inauguration of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) office in New Delhi was announced to enhance investment and trade promotion.The India–Brazil Economic Forum held in New Delhi discussed cooperation in defence, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and expansion of the India–Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).MoUs signed: India and Brazil signed multiple MoUs to strengthen cooperation in MSMEs, postal services, pharmaceuticals, trade promotion, R&D, rare earths and critical minerals, steel, digital trade (e-COO), education, cinema, and heritage preservation. Both sides also agreed to extend multiple-entry tourist and business visas from 5 to 10 years, boosting people-to-people ties.
Overview of Brazilian President Lula’s Visit to India From February 18 to 22, 2026Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, undertook a State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, from...
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Overview of 2nd India AI Impact Summit Held in New Delhi, Delhi – Part IIPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the 2nd edition of India-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.Key Highlights:MANAV Framework: During the inaugural ceremony of the summit, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the ‘MANAV(Human in Hindi) framework’ stands for:M-Moral and Ethical Systems; A- Accountable; N– National Sovereignty; A- Accessible and Inclusive; and V- Valid and Legitimate.This newly launched framework for AI governance focused on ethics, accountability, national data sovereignty, accessibility, and legal validity.Opening Ceremony Addresses: Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, President of France, and António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations(UN), delivered speeches at the opening ceremony of the AI Impact Summit 2026.New Delhi Declaration: The 5-day long India AI Impact summit concluded successfully with the adoption of ‘New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact’, endorsed by 91 countries and international organisations.AI Impact Summit 2027: During the summit, Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland announced that the next edition of AI Impact Summit will be held in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2027.
Overview of 2nd India AI Impact Summit Held in New Delhi, Delhi – Part IIPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the 2nd edition of India-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.Key Highlights:MANAV Framework: During the inaugural ceremony of the summit, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the ‘MANAV(Human in Hindi) framework’ stands for:M-Moral and Ethical Systems; A- Accountable; N– National Sovereignty; A- Accessible and Inclusive; and V- Valid and Legitimate.This newly launched framework for AI governance focused on ethics, accountability, national data sovereignty, accessibility, and legal validity.Opening Ceremony Addresses: Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, President of France, and António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations(UN), delivered speeches at the opening ceremony of the AI Impact Summit 2026.New Delhi Declaration: The 5-day long India AI Impact summit concluded successfully with the adoption of ‘New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact’, endorsed by 91 countries and international organisations.AI Impact Summit 2027: During the summit, Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland announced that the next edition of AI Impact Summit will be held in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2027.
Overview of 2nd India AI Impact Summit Held in New Delhi, Delhi – Part IIPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the 2nd edition of India-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit, held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam ...
World Thinking Day 2026 – February 22World Thinking Day (WTD) is celebrated annually across the world on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 153 countries to promote international friendship, sisterhood, and empowerment of girls and women.22 February 2026 marked the centenary (100th anniversary) of WTD.2026 Theme: “Our Friendship”Background:Origin: In 1926, delegates from Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations worldwide met in the United States of America (USA) for the 4th WAGGGS World Conference, where they decided to establish Thinking Day as a special day for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.Renaming: In 1999, during the 30th World Conference held in Dublin, Ireland, the day was renamed ‘World Thinking Day’.Led by: The day is annually organized by the WAGGGS.Significance: February 22 was chosen because it marks the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scout Movement and the first Chief Scout of the World, as well as his wife Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
World Thinking Day 2026 – February 22World Thinking Day (WTD) is celebrated annually across the world on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 153 countries to promote international friendship, sisterhood, and empowerment of girls and women.22 February 2026 marked the centenary (100th anniversary) of WTD.2026 Theme: “Our Friendship”Background:Origin: In 1926, delegates from Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations worldwide met in the United States of America (USA) for the 4th WAGGGS World Conference, where they decided to establish Thinking Day as a special day for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.Renaming: In 1999, during the 30th World Conference held in Dublin, Ireland, the day was renamed ‘World Thinking Day’.Led by: The day is annually organized by the WAGGGS.Significance: February 22 was chosen because it marks the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the Boy Scout Movement and the first Chief Scout of the World, as well as his wife Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
World Thinking Day 2026 – February 22World Thinking Day (WTD) is celebrated annually across the world on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 153 countries to promote international friendship, sisterhood, and empowerment of girls and women.2...
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VP Radhakrishnan Launches Constitution of India in Gujarati and TamilIn February 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil on International Mother Language Day(21st February) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.He also launched the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary translating legal terms from English to Hindi.About Constitution in Regional Languages: The official translations are also available in Boro, Dogri, Santali, and other languages for the first time.It enables citizens to understand their rights, duties, and democratic responsibilities in their mother tongues.He also noted that last year, the Constitution was released for the first time in Nepali for the Nepali-speaking population of Bharat.About Legal Glossary: The 8th edition was launched to simplify legal terms for broader understanding and was described as an “instrument of empowerment” for lawmakers, students, judicial officers, researchers, translators, and policymakers.
VP Radhakrishnan Launches Constitution of India in Gujarati and TamilIn February 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil on International Mother Language Day(21st February) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.He also launched the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary translating legal terms from English to Hindi.About Constitution in Regional Languages: The official translations are also available in Boro, Dogri, Santali, and other languages for the first time.It enables citizens to understand their rights, duties, and democratic responsibilities in their mother tongues.He also noted that last year, the Constitution was released for the first time in Nepali for the Nepali-speaking population of Bharat.About Legal Glossary: The 8th edition was launched to simplify legal terms for broader understanding and was described as an “instrument of empowerment” for lawmakers, students, judicial officers, researchers, translators, and policymakers.
VP Radhakrishnan Launches Constitution of India in Gujarati and TamilIn February 2026, Vice President (VP) C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil on International Mother Language Day(21st February) at Uprashtrapat...
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). He was born on 17 April 1954 in Kanchrapara, WB.About Mukul Roy:Parliament: He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Rajya Sabha in 2006 and re-elected for a subsequent term, and he served as the leader of the TMC in the Rajya Sabha 2009 to 2012.Ministry: In the United Progressive Alliance (UPA II) government under Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh, he served as Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) (2009–2011) and later as the 32nd Union Minister for MoR from March to September 2012.
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). He was born on 17 April 1954 in Kanchrapara, WB.About Mukul Roy:Parliament: He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Rajya Sabha in 2006 and re-elected for a subsequent term, and he served as the leader of the TMC in the Rajya Sabha 2009 to 2012.Ministry: In the United Progressive Alliance (UPA II) government under Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh, he served as Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) (2009–2011) and later as the 32nd Union Minister for MoR from March to September 2012.
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (...
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