India, Brazil Ink MoU to Boost Postal Cooperation

India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards deepening institutional collaboration between the two countries.   The MoU aims to promote the exchange of best practices, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives in areas such as postal operations, digital transformation, logistics and financial services. Both sides expressed confidence that the agreement will facilitate modernization of postal networks and improve service delivery.   The partnership is expected to foster collaboration in technology-driven solutions, including e-commerce logistics, track-and-trace systems and…

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High-Speed Namo Bharat Service Begins on Delhi-Meerut Route

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) and dedicated the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation today. The project is aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, ensuring faster and more efficient commuter movement, and promoting sustainable transport solutions.   Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the launch of Namo Bharat services marks a transformative step in India’s urban transport ecosystem. He observed that the corridor will significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut, offering a modern, reliable…

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Dr. Bhargav Mallappa to Continue as National Deputy Chairman; Reaffirms Commitment to Social Transformation

  # Decision Reflects Shared Vision Between Leadership and Organisation to Strengthen Social Impact and Public Service Initiatives    Dr. Bhargav Mallappa will continue serving as the National Deputy Chairman of the People Forum of India after the National Chairman Dr. S. Manimozhyaan formally declined to accept his resignation and urged him to remain in office in view of the organisation’s ongoing social responsibilities and long-term mission.   In an official communication issued on sunday, the National Chairman acknowledged Dr. Mallappa’s sustained contributions to the organisation’s administrative strengthening and grassroots…

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India Exports First GI-Tagged Salem Sago Consignment to Canada

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, facilitated the export of 0.5 MT of GI-tagged Salem Sago from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Canada. This marked the first export consignment shipped directly by the GI Authorised User, SAGOSERVE, since the product received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag in March 2023.   Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of Tapioca Sago, also commonly known as Sabudhana. Salem has long been recognised as the hub of the country’s sago and starch industry. Sago…

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India Achieves Key Success in Gaganyaan Parachute Testing

India’s human spaceflight programme has achieved a key milestone with the successful qualification level load test of Drogue Parachute for Gaganyaan programme at Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh. RTRS is a specialized dynamic test facility being used extensively for high speed aerodynamic and ballistic evaluations.   The test was conducted on February 18, 2026 with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, DRDO alongside various TBRL’s dedicated teams. The RTRS dynamic…

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Ancient Ecosystems Unearthed in Jharkhand Coalfields

A recent scientific study has revealed that coal mines in Jharkhand are offering valuable insights into Earth’s ancient past, helping researchers reconstruct ecosystems that existed millions of years ago. The findings, based on detailed analysis of fossil remains preserved within coal-bearing rock formations, indicate that the region once supported dense forests and diverse plant life. These deposits are part of the Gondwana sedimentary sequences, which date back to the Permian period, approximately 250–300 million years ago.   Scientists observed well-preserved fossilised flora, including ancient plant species that thrived in swampy,…

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Researchers develop a novel cathode material for sustainable energy storage

In a significant stride for sustainable energy storage, researchers have developed a novel cathode material that dramatically enhances the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Aqueous zinc-ion batteries, which use water-based electrolytes, are hailed as safe, cost-effective, and environmentally benign contenders for storing energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. Zinc metal offers high theoretical capacity, abundant reserves and used directly as the anode. However, the development of high-capacity, long-lasting cathode materials has been a key challenge.   Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences…

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India, France Launch Joint Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS Delhi

India and France on Tuesday formalised a new phase of cooperation in digital medicine with the launch of the Indo-French Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Health (IF-CAIH) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The centre was inaugurated by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda and French President Emmanuel Macron, underscoring the growing strategic alignment between the two countries in advanced technologies and healthcare innovation.  Conceived as a joint academic and research platform, the initiative brings together AIIMS Delhi, Sorbonne University and the Paris Brain Institute, with participation from Indian…

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New H-125 Helicopter Production Line Inaugurated in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday virtually inaugurated the final assembly line (FAL) of the H-125 light utility helicopter at Vemagal in Karnataka, marking a major step in deepening India-France defence and aerospace collaboration. The facility has been set up by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in partnership with European aerospace major Airbus and is the first private-sector helicopter final assembly line in India. It is located at the Vemagal Industrial Area in Kolar district.   Officials said the unit will undertake assembly, integration, testing,…

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​Deport Bill Gates Immediately!” – Dr. K.A. Paul Demands Action from PM Modi .

# “How Can Our Government Sell the Soul of India for a Few Billion Dollars?” – Dr. K.A. Paul Calls for Immediate Deportation of Bill Gates, Urges No Double Standards in Justice # Citing Article 14, Dr. K.A. Paul Challenges India’s  Bill Gates Engagement, Calls for Deportation Dr. K.A. Paul, The World’s most popular Evangelist and Founder of the Global Peace Initiative, today issued a strong appeal for equal justice at a press conference in AP Bhavan, New Delhi. He began by welcoming the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Prathyusha…

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