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Railways launches Rail Tech Portal to engage innovators, startups

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The Indian Railways on Thursday launched a dedicated Rail Tech Portal to engage innovators, startups, industry and academic institutions in developing cutting-edge solutions for the national transporter, while also announcing full digitisation of procedures in the Railway Claims Tribunal as part of its reform agenda. Union Railways Minister unveiled the initiatives, describing them as the third and fourth reforms under the government’s “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” programme aimed at modernising railway operations and improving citizen services. The newly launched Rail Tech Portal will function as a single-window…

TDB Support to Accelerate Clinical Translation of Indigenous Cell Therapies

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended financial support to a Gurugram-based biotechnology firm for developing an indigenous CAR-NK cell therapy platform targeting cancer and leishmaniasis. The support has been approved for M/s East Ocyon Bio Pvt Ltd to establish an off-the-shelf Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Natural Killer (CAR-NK) cell therapy ecosystem aimed at treating difficult-to-treat solid tumours and neglected tropical diseases, an official statement said. The project seeks to develop scalable and affordable cell-based immunotherapies within the country, reducing dependence on…

INS Anjadip Built with Indigenous SAIL Steel Joins Indian Navy Fleet

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the largest steelmaking public sector unit and Maharatana company, has supplied the entire quantity of special steel for the INS Anjadip built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE). INS Anjadip is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvette to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, following the commissioning of INS Arnala and INS Androth last year. The ASW-SWC corvettes are being built indigenously to replace the Navy’s aging Abhay-class vessels. Contributing to this strategic effort, SAIL has supplied the…

{news] Tripura Launches India’s First State Innovation Mission

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

In a historic move to bolster the innovation landscape at the state level, the Government of Tripura, in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), launched the country’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) at the International Exhibition Centre in Hapania, Agartala, on February 26, 2026 . The landmark event also witnessed the announcement of India’s first state-level Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, marking a significant leap in leveraging technology for governance and development . The programme was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, in…

Crypto Assets and the Next Phase of Global Tax Transparency

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

India recently hosted the OECD's 18th Global Forum Plenary in New Delhi, a gathering that marked a significant moment in global tax governance, particularly for crypto-assets. With 2027 just a year away, many jurisdictions are moving from political commitment to operational readiness, preparing to share tax-related information on crypto-transactions under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). A distant ambition of multilateral cooperation is now set to become a compliance reality. As is well known, the rapid and widespread adoption of crypto-assets was accompanied by a rise in challenges for governments, particularly…

Simpler Today AI Secures INR 20 Lakh Funding from IIT Mandi iHub and HCI Foundation under Startup India Scheme

27 February 202627 February 2026 Vijay Raman

Simpler Today AI, India’s first AI-first consumer law firm designed to make justice faster and more accessible for citizens, secured INR 20 lakh in funding from IIT Mandi iHub and HCI Foundation under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. The funding will support product enhancement, deeper research, and expansion of Simpler Today AI’s indigenous legal intelligence capabilities for India’s justice ecosystem. Simpler Today AI makes high-quality legal services accessible to citizens through AI-driven efficiency and affordability. From filing to resolution, Simpler Today owns the entire legal journey—so customers don’t have…

CARE Hospitals, Hitech City Completes 250 Robotic-Assisted Knee & HIP Replacement Surgeries Using Mako Robotic System [Business]

26 February 202626 February 2026 Vijay Raman

CARE Hospitals, Hitech City has successfully completed 250 robotic-assisted knee& HIP replacement surgeries combined using the advanced Mako Robotic-Assisted System, emerging as one of the fastest centres in Telangana to achieve this milestone within a short span of introducing the technology. The achievement marks a significant step in the evolution of orthopaedic care in the region, reinforcing CARE Hospitals’ leadership in precision-driven, patient-centric joint replacement surgery. With knee& HIP arthritis increasingly affecting individuals above the age of 50 due to longer life expectancy, sedentary lifestyles, obesity, and mobility…

ISKCON Dwarka will Celebrate Phoolon ki Holi, In line with Vrindavan

26 February 202626 February 2026 Vijay Raman

— ISKCON Dwarka will organise Holi celebration, Filled with Love, Devotion and Colors, on March 3 and 4 ISKCON Dwarka will celebrate a two-day Phoolon ki Holi celebration on March 3 and 4. Along with Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with Flowers) on the lines of Vrindavan, 'Lathmar Holi' and 'Matka Phod Holi' will also be the highlights of the celebration. Holi, a joyous festival for children and adults alike, is once again ready to bring happiness with its colourful style. ISKCON Dwarka Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarkadhish Temple will also celebrate…

MILAN 2026 Reinforces India’s Maritime Leadership

26 February 202626 February 2026 Vijay Raman

MILAN 2026, the flagship multinational naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded successfully with an impressive closing ceremony held onboard the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The exercise witnessed the participation of a large number of friendly foreign countries, underscoring the growing global engagement and trust in India’s maritime leadership. MILAN 2026 served as a significant platform for professional exchange, operational coordination and strengthening of maritime partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Conducted in both harbour and sea phases, the exercise featured a wide array of activities including…

India and Nepal signed an environmental agreement

26 February 202626 February 2026 Vijay Raman

India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change. The MoU aims to strengthen institutional collaboration and promote exchange of information, best practices and technical expertise between the two countries. It provides a structured framework for joint initiatives in forest management, wildlife conservation, restoration of degraded ecosystems, biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The agreement also envisages capacity building programmes, research collaboration, exchange visits of experts and joint implementation…