The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the Centre’s ambitious Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, saying that there is no “good ground” to interfere with the environmental clearance granted in 2022. The project, which is estimated to cost over ₹90,000 crore, was challenged by several petitioners who questioned its environmental impact. The National Green Tribunal cleared […]

Galgotias University recently faced scrutiny after a robotic dog was showcased in a manner that suggested it was developed at the university. Subsequent reports stated that the device was a China manufactured product. The university later clarified that it had not claimed to have developed the robot and described the backlash as propaganda against it. However, […]

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced plans to establish specialised ‘Bee Corridors’ along the nation’s vascular system, its extensive highway network, marking a revolutionary step towards sustainable infrastructure. This project, unveiled on February 17, 2026, represents a shift from conventional decorative roadside planting to an ecological focus on plants that benefit pollinators like bees. In […]

On Monday, 16th February, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made strong remarks about the Purvanchal Expressway and the way its tender was handled under the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government. Referring to the project, he said, “Today, we are going to discuss Tender Award, which is illegal in India. In any project, unless you get […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam today (19th February). The event was attended by leaders, policymakers, and top technology executives from across the world. In his address at the Summit, PM Modi said that India was not just a part of the AI revolution but a leading power […]

On 18th February (Wednesday), Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testified in a historic trial revolving around the addiction of popular social networking sites among kids and teenagers in Los Angeles, United States. The lawsuit commenced on 9th February in Los Angeles County Superior Court and focused on allegations against Google-owned YouTube and Meta, the parent company of […]

On Thursday (19th February), a Shivaji Jayanti event was interrupted after stones were thrown at the procession in Bagalkote, Karnataka. The devotees were passing through the vicinity of the Panka mosque in the old city during the occurrence, which transpired despite adequate force. A light lathi-charge was executed to disperse the mob and restore order. “We […]

The fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is underway on Friday, 20th February, at Bharat Mandapam, and the focus is clear: Artificial Intelligence cannot grow without a strong digital infrastructure. India today (20th February) signed the Pax Silica Declaration, formally joining the United States-led Pax Silica initiative. 🤖📜 #India signs US-led #PaxSilica to […]

Gujarat has taken a major step towards fully digital governance with the launch of the ‘Gujarat Unified Digital Stack’ (GUDS). This large-scale digital public infrastructure project aims to connect all government departments, services and citizen data on a single secure platform. ડિજિટલ ટેક્નોલોજીના મહત્તમ ઉપયોગ દ્વારા નાગરિકોને મળતી સેવાઓ વધુ ઝડપી, પારદર્શી અને અસરકારક બનાવવાની દિશામાં […]