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Clear filtersIndia has handed over a high-speed ferry to the Maldives, the island nation's first such vessel. The ferry will be used to start new transport services linking key atolls, namely Faafu and Dhaalu. An atoll is a ring-shap...
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 to raise awareness about conserving wild animals and plants. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, and the date marks the signing of the Convention on...
Eminent sociologist T.K. Oommen passed away on 26 February 2026 in Gurugram at the age of 88. He was Professor Emeritus at JNU's Centre for the Study of Social Systems and a leading architect of modern Indian sociology,...
Zero Discrimination Day is observed every year on March 1 to promote equality and dignity for all people, regardless of who they are. The theme for 2026 is 'People First'. The day calls on governments and communities to...
During his state visit to Israel, the Prime Minister of India announced the Villages of Excellence initiative to widen agricultural cooperation between the two countries. It is a grassroots extension of India-Israel farm...
Two Indian airports won honours at the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards of Airports Council International (ACI) World. Mangaluru International Airport was named Best Airport at Arrivals - Globally, its second co...
**Overview** Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia led India’s extensive engagements at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, successfully outlining the nation's vision for affordable, inclusive digi...
India and Germany deepened cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience at a high-level Climate Talk in New Delhi. Germany announced a grant of up to 20 million euros for India under its International Climate Initiat...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal in Jerusalem. The medal is the highest parliamentary honour of Israel; the Knesset is Israel's national legislature. The award was presented durin...
**Overview** Addressing the 'Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026' in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made a landmark announcement that approximately 19 foreign universities are preparing to...
**Overview** The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from February 16 to 21 in New Delhi, marked a historic global convergence for artificial intelligence. The mega-event concluded with the adoption of the 'New Delhi Decla...
**Overview** On March 2, 2026, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour by Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, proudly marking the successful completion of its...
