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Raksha Mantri & UP Chief Minister perform Bhoomi Pujan for 14 development projects worth over Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment.

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  Raksha Mantri & UP Chief Minister perform Bhoomi Pujan for 14 development projects worth over Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment. Projects to strengthen water supply, education, healthcare, sports, sanitation, parking & civic amenities Shri Rajnath Singh listens to PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ with around 4,000 people Viksit Bharat means quality education for children, clean water for every household, opportunities for youth & an inclusive society: RM Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath performed the Bhoomi Pujan for 14 development projects, including 02 projects being implemented in collaboration with the state government, worth over Rs 100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh on August 30, 2026. These projects are: Artificial Intelligence based Solid Waste Management Plant; Multi-Utility Sports Complex; Modern Crematorium; 1500 KL Underground Reservoir; Replacement of old/outlived water supply pipeline; Construc...

4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New Delhi.

  4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New Delhi. The fourth edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), concluded on August 30, 2026 after four weeks of professional military education and deliberations at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The course brought together officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with representatives from government organisations, academia, industry and strategic think tanks to examine emerging trends shaping the future character of warfare. The curriculum covered geopolitical developments, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cyber and cognitive warfare, information warfare, autonomous systems, future operations across land, maritime, air and space domains, grey-zone operations, multi-domain operations and technology-enabled warfare. The participants engaged with senior military o...

Department of Consumer Affairs Notifies Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026.

  Department of Consumer Affairs Notifies Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026. Rules to establish Indian Standard Time as common time reference across the country. Rules to come into force after 180 days. The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on 27 August 2026 . The Rules will come into force 180 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette . The Rules provide for Indian Standard Time (IST) as the common time reference across the country for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes. The 180-day period will allow Government departments, businesses, institutions and other organisations to make the required changes to their systems before the Rules come into force. The need for a common time reference has increased with the growing use of digital and technology-based systems. Banking and digital payments, telecommunications, railways, power systems, computer ne...

India–Chile CEPA to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties; Negotiations Targeted for Conclusion by Year-End.

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  India–Chile CEPA Negotiations Advance; Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Meets Chilean Vice-Minister Paula Estévez Weinstein India–Chile CEPA to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties; Negotiations Targeted for Conclusion by Year-End. Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal met Ms. Paula Estévez Weinstein, Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations of the Republic of Chile, on 26 August 2026 in Santiago, Chile, to advance negotiations on the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India reiterated its commitment to openness, sustained engagement and a balanced approach in strengthening the India–Chile economic partnership, with a focus on creating meaningful opportunities for businesses and people in both countries. The shared identity of India and Chile as members of the Global South, along with their common strategic vision, provides a strong foundation for deepening bilateral economic cooperation and advancing shared prosperity. Both sides emphasi...

Prime Minister Conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order, Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders.

  Prime Minister Conferred with “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order, Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was today conferred with the “Oliy Darajali Do’stlik” Order (Order of Highest Friendship) by the President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his contribution to the strengthening of friendship between the two countries. This is Uzbekistan’s highest honour for foreign leaders. Accepting the honour, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the accolade to the 1.4 billion people of India and conveyed that it is a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two countries and civilisations. He noted that the words of appreciation spoken for him by President Mirziyoyev was a tribute to the age-old friendship between India and Uzbekistan and their shared heritage. Prime Minister further added that the honour brings added responsibility for India to work together with Uzbekistan as Global South partners for the betterment of humanity. The confer...

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 115th Anniversary Celebrations of Kerala Kaumudi.

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  Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 115th Anniversary Celebrations of Kerala Kaumudi. 115 Years of Kerala Kaumudi a Testament to Trust, Courage and Power of Ideas: Vice President Vice President Calls for credible, constructive and responsible journalism in the AI era Journalism Must Inform, Inspire and Empower Citizens: Vice President Public Trust is the Greatest Asset of a Newspaper: Vice President. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today attended the 115th Anniversary Celebrations of Kerala Kaumudi at Alappuzha, describing its 115-year journey as a testament to trust, courage and the enduring power of ideas.

Vice President inaugurates Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, celebrates Keralam’s rich cultural heritage.

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  Vice President inaugurates Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, celebrates Keralam’s rich cultural heritage Aranmula Vallamkali reflects Keralam’s timeless traditions, devotion and spirit of togetherness: Vice President Tradition and modernity can go hand in hand: Vice President at Aranmula Vallamkali; recalls Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi’ Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the River Pamba, describing the festival as a glorious symbol of Keralam’s rich cultural heritage, devotion and timeless traditions. Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said the Aranmula Vallamkali, associated with Onam and the sacred tradition of Vallasadya, showcases teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship, with beautifully decorated Palliyodams and more than a hundred oarsmen rowing in perfect rhythm.