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**Overview** On February 28, 2026, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) introduced the Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme, a landmark reform allowing the deferred payment of Customs import dut...
OVERVIEW As part of IndiaAI Mission 2.0 in February 2026, the scientific community marked a major breakthrough with the launch of the ‘Kaveri’ 64-qubit quantum processor by Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI. This follows the...
OVERVIEWNational Science Day 2026 was celebrated across India on February 28, marking the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman. The theme for this year, “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat,” emphasized Ind...
In Nagercoil, the Chief Minister unveiled a statue of Ponnappa Nadar, a freedom fighter and Congress leader. The memorial recognises the part he played, together with Marshall Nesamani, in the movement that resulted in K...
**Overview** In late February 2026, the Union Health Ministry announced preparations to roll out a comprehensive, free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program actively targeting 14-year-old girls nationwide, marki...
The 475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral at Vasai in Maharashtra received the Award of Merit at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The award recognises well-executed conservation...
**Overview** On February 24, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the historic first Union Cabinet meeting at the newly inaugurated Prime Minister's Office, christened 'Seva Teerth'. During the session, the Cabinet...
Overview In 2026, Tamil Nadu significantly expanded its pioneering Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to child welfare and education. Initially launched to address clas...
Cricketer Smriti Mandhana won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 award at a ceremony in New Delhi. Chess player Divya Deshmukh was named Emerging Player of the Year for winning the FIDE Women's World Cup, and Pr...
Delegates at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi formally adopted the Delhi Declaration. The document sets out seven principles for governing AI, addressing accountability, trust, fairness, transparency, safety,...
Bihar displayed an AI-enabled remote e-voting system at the India AI Impact Summit. Built by C-DAC with the Bihar State Election Commission, the 'e-Voting SECBHR' Android app lets voters cast ballots remotely. Verificati...
Overview The 2026 edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) concluded in February with a spectacular closing ceremony. Featuring thousands of athletes from over 200 universities, the games successfully identifie...
