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Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches AI Product Data Portal ‘SUJVIKA’ to Mark 40th Foundation Day of DBTOn February 24, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T) launched ‘SUJVIKA’, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven biotech product data portal, to mark the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI) in New Delhi, Delhi.During the event, Union MoS(IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the revamped website of the DBT aligned with the Government of India (GoI)’s Digital Brand Identity Manual(DBIM) Framework.About SUJVIKA: Overview: It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform designed to create a comprehensive, searchable database of biotechnology products developed across India.Developer: The portal was developed in collaboration with industry partner Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE).Sectors Covered: It covers multiple sectors such as healthcare and biopharma, agricultural biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, and environmental biotechnology.

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IIT-M Prof. B. Ravindran Appointed to UN International Panel on AIIn February 2026, Professor B. Ravindran, of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel in Artificial Intelligence (AI), announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at India AI Impact Summit 2026 (New Delhi, Delhi). Represents India & Global South among 40 global experts.1st global scientific body established by UN to provide detailed and independent scientific assessments of AI’s impact on society.About Prof. B. Ravindran:Current Role: At present, Prof. Ravindran works as Head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI).Other Role: He is the founding head of Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT-M.Experience: He has an experience of more than 30 years in AI, research interests span responsible AI and deep reinforcement learning.About UN Independent Panel on AI:Background: In August 2025, the panel was set up through a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution adopted on August 26, 2025.Objective: It aims to bolster global scientific cooperation, generate evidence-based information on AI deployment, and support global governance efforts by bringing together leading experts from diverse regions and disciplines to assess the impact of AI on lives and societies worldwide.

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26 Feb, 2026
IIT-M Prof. B. Ravindran Appointed to UN International Panel on AIIn February 2026, Professor B. Ravindran, of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel in Artificial Intelligence (AI), announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at India AI Impact Summit 2026 (New Delhi, Delhi). Represents India & Global South among 40 global experts.1st global scientific body established by UN to provide detailed and independent scientific assessments of AI’s impact on society.About Prof. B. Ravindran:Current Role: At present, Prof. Ravindran works as Head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI).Other Role: He is the founding head of Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT-M.Experience: He has an experience of more than 30 years in AI, research interests span responsible AI and deep reinforcement learning.About UN Independent Panel on AI:Background: In August 2025, the panel was set up through a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution adopted on August 26, 2025.Objective: It aims to bolster global scientific cooperation, generate evidence-based information on AI deployment, and support global governance efforts by bringing together leading experts from diverse regions and disciplines to assess the impact of AI on lives and societies worldwide.
IIT-M Prof. B. Ravindran Appointed to UN International Panel on AIIn February 2026, Professor B. Ravindran, of Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel in Artif...
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Legendary Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Appointed as UN Global Road Safety ChampionOn February 24, 2026, Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was designated a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations(UN), joining other international figures to support global road safety awareness efforts.About Make a Safety Statement Campaign: Participation: He released a video promoting safe road practices under the UN-JCDecaux #MakeASafetyStatement campaign.Launches:  Jean Todt, the Special Envoy for Road Safety of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, launched “Make A Safety Statement”, in New Delhi, Delhi.Safety Actions Promotion: The campaign promotes everyday safety actions such as wearing seat belts and helmets, observing speed limits, avoiding mobile phone use while driving, not driving under the influence, and respecting pedestrians and cyclists.Digital Billboards: The digital billboards and posters with campaign messages will appear in New Delhi, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).Sustainable Road Safety Initiative: Alongside the campaign, the UN launched the ‘Sustainable Financing for Road Safety in India – A Collaborative Approach’ project under the UN Road Safety Fund, implemented with technical support from World Health Organization(WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), and UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP).

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26 Feb, 2026
Legendary Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Appointed as UN Global Road Safety ChampionOn February 24, 2026, Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was designated a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations(UN), joining other international figures to support global road safety awareness efforts.About Make a Safety Statement Campaign: Participation: He released a video promoting safe road practices under the UN-JCDecaux #MakeASafetyStatement campaign.Launches:  Jean Todt, the Special Envoy for Road Safety of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, launched “Make A Safety Statement”, in New Delhi, Delhi.Safety Actions Promotion: The campaign promotes everyday safety actions such as wearing seat belts and helmets, observing speed limits, avoiding mobile phone use while driving, not driving under the influence, and respecting pedestrians and cyclists.Digital Billboards: The digital billboards and posters with campaign messages will appear in New Delhi, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).Sustainable Road Safety Initiative: Alongside the campaign, the UN launched the ‘Sustainable Financing for Road Safety in India – A Collaborative Approach’ project under the UN Road Safety Fund, implemented with technical support from World Health Organization(WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), and UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP).
Legendary Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Appointed as UN Global Road Safety ChampionOn February 24, 2026, Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was designated a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations(UN), joining other interna...
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FSIB Recommends Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi as CMD of GIC ReIn February 2026, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi for the position of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).The final appointment will be confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.About Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi:Profile: He is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India and possesses several decades of extensive experience within the corporation, having handled diverse operational and strategic functions.Current Position: He is serving as Executive Director (ED) of GIC Re since 9 July 2024 and has held additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) since 1 October 2025 following the superannuation of Ramaswamy Narayanan.

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ADB Partners with Aavas Financiers to Expand Affordable Housing, MSME Lending in IndiaIn February 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a senior secured debt financing package of up to USD 108 million (Mn) (about Rs 983 crore (Cr)) with Aavas Financiers Limited to expand affordable housing and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending in India.Purpose: Apart from providing business loans for MSMEs in underserved states across India, the financing will support housing loans for self-built and green-certified homes, promoting climate-resilient and energy-efficient housing solutions for lower-middle-income borrowers.Capacity Support: The package includes concessional debt financing of USD 8 Mn through the Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia (CANPA), Asian Development Bank (ADB).The transaction also includes up to USD 150,000 in technical assistance to strengthen capacity and promote green housing awareness.

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26 Feb, 2026
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Indian Mountaineers Summit South America’s Highest Peak AconcaguaIn February 2026, a six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, (J&K), successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, marking a major significant achieved for Indian mountaineering.The expedition was formally flagged off by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 05, 2026.About Expedition to Mt. Aconcagua:Expedition led by: The expedition team was led by Colonel (Col.) Hem Chandra Singh, Principal of NIM and JIM&WS.Summit: Before launching their summit, the team 1st scaled Mt. Bonete Peak, at an altitude of 5,050 meters (m) above sea level.During their expedition, they faced extreme weather conditions, including strong winds and temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius and -30 degrees Celsius.About Mt. Aconcagua:Highest Peak in South America: Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the 2nd-highest mountain peak in the world outside Asia at 6,967.15 meters (m) above mean sea level.Significance: Mt. Aconcagua, known as the ‘Stone Sentinel’ is the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, with extreme altitude and rapidly changing weather.Seven Summits: It is one of the Seven Summits which include Mount Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), and Mount Kosciuszko (Australia).

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26 Feb, 2026
Indian Mountaineers Summit South America’s Highest Peak AconcaguaIn February 2026, a six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, (J&K), successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, marking a major significant achieved for Indian mountaineering.The expedition was formally flagged off by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) on February 05, 2026.About Expedition to Mt. Aconcagua:Expedition led by: The expedition team was led by Colonel (Col.) Hem Chandra Singh, Principal of NIM and JIM&WS.Summit: Before launching their summit, the team 1st scaled Mt. Bonete Peak, at an altitude of 5,050 meters (m) above sea level.During their expedition, they faced extreme weather conditions, including strong winds and temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius and -30 degrees Celsius.About Mt. Aconcagua:Highest Peak in South America: Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the 2nd-highest mountain peak in the world outside Asia at 6,967.15 meters (m) above mean sea level.Significance: Mt. Aconcagua, known as the ‘Stone Sentinel’ is the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, with extreme altitude and rapidly changing weather.Seven Summits: It is one of the Seven Summits which include Mount Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), and Mount Kosciuszko (Australia).
Indian Mountaineers Summit South America’s Highest Peak AconcaguaIn February 2026, a six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pah...
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IIRIS and NLU Jodhpur Sign MoU to Establish Chair in Infosec and Forensic SocietyIn February 2026, IIRIS Consulting, a leading global risk, security, and intelligence firm, and the National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ), Rajasthan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the IIRIS Chair of Information Security (Infosec) and Forensic Society.This is the first-ever dedicated Chair in Information Security(Infosec) and Forensic Science(FS) at an Indian law university, designed to bridge legal theory with practical digital investigative skills.Key Details of MoU:Signatories: The MoU was signed by Sagarika Chakraborty, CEO of IIRIS Consulting, and Professor (Dr.) Harpreet Kaur, Vice Chancellor of NLUJ, in New Delhi, Delhi.Purpose: Promote research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in information security (Infosec) and forensic science (FS) through the establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE).Programme: Launch a joint Certificate Programme on Cyber-Led Forensic Investigation and Diligence (CLFID) under the theme ‘Bridging Legal Theory & Investigative Practice in the Digital Age,’ equipping participants with skills at the intersection of law, technology, and investigations.

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26 Feb, 2026
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Indian Army Conducts ‘Exercise Agni Varsha; in Pokhran, RajasthanOn February 24, 2026, Indian Army (IA) conducted ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to test and demonstrate its operational readiness and combat capabilities in a realistic battlefield environment.About Exercise Agni Varsha:Led by:The Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise was led by the IA’s Southern Command.Validation: The exercise validated the coordinated use of combined arms, precision long-range firepower, and network-enabled command and control, demonstrating the effective synergy and combat readiness of mechanised forces across multiple domains.Combat Elements: It includes T-90 Main Battle Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicles, K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, Sharang and Bofors artillery systems, Rocket artillery systems, indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) weapon system-integrated helicopters, Apache attack helicopters, Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS) and drones, and networked surveillance and counter-drone systems.Technology & Modernization: The exercise highlighted IA’s emphasis on technology infusion, indigenization of defence capabilities, network-centric command and control, and multi-domain warfare readiness.

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26 Feb, 2026
Indian Army Conducts ‘Exercise Agni Varsha; in Pokhran, RajasthanOn February 24, 2026, Indian Army (IA) conducted ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to test and demonstrate its operational readiness and combat capabilities in a realistic battlefield environment.About Exercise Agni Varsha:Led by:The Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise was led by the IA’s Southern Command.Validation: The exercise validated the coordinated use of combined arms, precision long-range firepower, and network-enabled command and control, demonstrating the effective synergy and combat readiness of mechanised forces across multiple domains.Combat Elements: It includes T-90 Main Battle Tanks, Infantry Combat Vehicles, K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, Sharang and Bofors artillery systems, Rocket artillery systems, indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) weapon system-integrated helicopters, Apache attack helicopters, Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS) and drones, and networked surveillance and counter-drone systems.Technology & Modernization: The exercise highlighted IA’s emphasis on technology infusion, indigenization of defence capabilities, network-centric command and control, and multi-domain warfare readiness.
Indian Army Conducts ‘Exercise Agni Varsha; in Pokhran, RajasthanOn February 24, 2026, Indian Army (IA) conducted ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Pokhran, Rajasthan, to test and demonstrate its operational readiness and c...
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16th Edition of India-USA Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR Commences in HPOn 24 February 2026, the Indian Army (IA) and the United States Army (USA) commenced the 16th edition of the India-the United States of America(USA) Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘VAJRA PRAHAR’ at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh (HP).The exercise will continue until 16 March 2026.About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2026:Aim: The exercise is conducted to strengthen combined capabilities for carrying out joint Special Forces operations in mountainous terrain.Participating Forces:IA: Represented by 45 personnel from its Special Forces units.USA: Represented by 12 personnel from the Green Berets of the US Special Forces.

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GoI & GCC Sign Joint Statement on India-GCC Free Trade AgreementOn February 24, 2026, Government of India (GoI) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Joint Statement for a comprehensive India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic integration between India and GCC.About India-GCC Joint Statement:Signatories: The Joint Statement was signed by the Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, in New Delhi, Delhi.Background: The Joint Statement is built on a Terms of Reference (ToR) signed on February 5, 2026, which laid out the framework and modalities for talks.Areas of Cooperation: Trade in Goods: It will focus on the reduction or elimination of tariffs and improved market access for exporters, enabling smoother and competitive trade.Trade in Services: It aims to provide greater access for Indian professionals and enhance cooperation in sectors such as Information Technology (IT), finance, healthcare, and education.India-GCC Relations: GCC is one of India’s important trading blocs, accounting for about 15% of India’s global trade with bilateral trade valued at about USD 178.56 billion in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).

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26 Feb, 2026
GoI & GCC Sign Joint Statement on India-GCC Free Trade AgreementOn February 24, 2026, Government of India (GoI) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Joint Statement for a comprehensive India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic integration between India and GCC.About India-GCC Joint Statement:Signatories: The Joint Statement was signed by the Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), and Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, in New Delhi, Delhi.Background: The Joint Statement is built on a Terms of Reference (ToR) signed on February 5, 2026, which laid out the framework and modalities for talks.Areas of Cooperation: Trade in Goods: It will focus on the reduction or elimination of tariffs and improved market access for exporters, enabling smoother and competitive trade.Trade in Services: It aims to provide greater access for Indian professionals and enhance cooperation in sectors such as Information Technology (IT), finance, healthcare, and education.India-GCC Relations: GCC is one of India’s important trading blocs, accounting for about 15% of India’s global trade with bilateral trade valued at about USD 178.56 billion in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
GoI & GCC Sign Joint Statement on India-GCC Free Trade AgreementOn February 24, 2026, Government of India (GoI) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Joint Statement for a comprehensive India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significan...
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