Historic Visit: PM Modi Receives Red-Carpet Welcome in Tel Aviv; Set to Address the Israeli Parliament Tel Aviv, February 25, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv this afternoon, marking the beginning of a highly anticipated two-day state visit to Israel. Underscoring the close personal rapport between … Read more
FSSAI Crackdown in Sikar: Over 670 Kg of Substandard Food Seized and Destroyed at Khatu Shyam Mela Sikar, Rajasthan, February 25, 2026 — In a major enforcement drive aimed at protecting the health of lakhs of visiting devotees, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Rajasthan Food Safety Department have launched … Read more
India’s Q3 GDP Likely Hit 8.1%: SBI Report Highlights Strong Rural and Urban Demand New Delhi, February 24, 2026 — Defying global economic headwinds, the Indian economy is estimated to have expanded by a robust 8.1 percent in the third quarter (October-December 2025) of the current financial year. This projection was published today in a … Read more
“Pure Electoral Rolls Are the Bedrock of Democracy”: CEC Gyanesh Kumar at National Round Table New Delhi, February 24, 2026 — Emphasizing the absolute necessity of a flawless and transparent voting mechanism, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar declared today that “pure electoral rolls are the bedrock for any democracy”. The CEC made these forceful … Read more
UPFDA Raids Illegal Tea Warehouse in Lucknow, Seizes 850 kg Adulterated Tea Lucknow, February 23, 2026 – In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UPFDA) raided an illegal tea warehouse in Lucknow and seized approximately 8.5 quintals (850 kg) of adulterated tea leaves. The warehouse was operating without … Read more
Election Commission to Host Historic Round Table with State ECs After 27-Year Gap New Delhi, February 22, 2026 — In a major development aimed at strengthening India’s democratic infrastructure, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced it will convene a ‘National Round Table Conference’ with all State Election Commissioners (SECs) on Tuesday, February 24, … Read more
PM Modi in 131st Mann Ki Baat: ‘AI Impact Summit a Turning Point, World Stunned by India’s Innovations’ New Delhi, February 22, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today in the 131st episode of his monthly radio broadcast, Mann Ki Baat. The Prime Minister heavily focused on the transformative power of emerging … Read more
New Delhi/Tiruppur, February 22, 2026 — In a major coordinated operation, the Delhi Police has busted a terror module linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladeshi terrorist organizations, arresting a total of eight suspects. According to officials, the group was plotting a major terrorist strike in India at the behest of foreign handlers. While … Read more
Mumbai, February 21, 2026: IDFC FIRST Bank has disclosed a suspected fraud involving approximately ₹590 crore at its Chandigarh branch, according to a regulatory filing made to the stock exchanges on Friday. The bank informed both the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited that it had identified unauthorized and potentially fraudulent activities involving … Read more
Dehradun, February 21, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista participated in the Gorkha Himalayan Festival 2026 organised by the Shaheed Durga Malla Memorial Trust in Dehradun today. The vibrant cultural festival brought together artists, singers, dancers, and craftsmen from the Gorkha, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari communities across Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Uttarakhand, and Himachal … Read more
Jewar (Uttar Pradesh)/New Delhi, February 21, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually laid the foundation stone for India Chip Pvt. Ltd., a ₹3,706 crore joint venture between HCL and Foxconn for an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Jewar. The plant, approved under … Read more
New Delhi, February 21, 2026 — In a major bilateral push to secure the raw materials driving India’s rapid industrial expansion, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil today signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The strategic agreement, focused on enhancing cooperation in the mining … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista on Friday strongly criticised the Indian Youth Congress for staging a disruptive “shirtless” protest at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit, terming it a “National Shame”. In a sharply worded post on X, Bista accused Congress workers, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — The future of Artificial Intelligence will not be determined solely by breakthroughs in advanced models, but by the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and open network architectures that allow these innovations to reach billions. This was the resounding consensus at a high-level panel during the fifth day of the India … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — India’s strategic push to become a global manufacturing powerhouse is yielding massive dividends. According to the latest data released by the government, the ₹1.91 Lakh Crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has fundamentally reshaped the country’s industrial landscape, driving unprecedented investment, export growth, and job creation across 14 key … Read more
New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — Marking a monumental shift in global technology geopolitics, India formally joined the US-led ‘Pax Silica’ coalition today on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The strategic agreement cements a powerful technology and supply chain alliance between India and the United States, designed to secure and … Read more
Chennai, February 19, 2026 — Bringing much-needed relief to their families, eleven Indian fishermen who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy last year have safely returned home, arriving in Chennai following their release from a Sri Lankan prison. The repatriated group consists of four fishermen from the Ramanathapuram district, while the remaining seven hail … Read more
Indore/Neemuch, February 19, 2026 — In what is being described as the largest operation of its kind ever carried out by any agency in Madhya Pradesh, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted a major synthetic drug manufacturing syndicate, seizing nearly 52 kg of high-quality Methamphetamine (MD) and over 260 kg of precursor chemicals. … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026 — The Delhi Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly impersonating an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and duping vulnerable families on the pretext of providing government jobs. The accused, identified as Mudassar Ahmed Mir, a resident of Pulwama, was apprehended near the … Read more
New Delhi, February 19, 2026 — In a watershed moment for India’s digital economy, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman today announced the launch of the ‘OpenAI for India’ initiative, aimed at building a sovereign AI ecosystem “with India, for India, and in India.” Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Altman revealed a strategic partnership … Read more