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Which Indian State was the First to Change Its Name? Find Out Here

Which Indian State was the First to Change Its Name? Find Out Here

Did you know that some Indian states were not always known by their present names? After independence, many states decided to change their names to reflect their culture, language, and history. These changes were made to give people a stronger sense of identity and pride. India is a country full of diversity, where language and …

Govt To Launch CBDC-Based Food Subsidy Pilot Under PMGKAY in Puducherry

Govt To Launch CBDC-Based Food Subsidy Pilot Under PMGKAY in Puducherry

The Government of India will launch a CBDC-based Food Subsidy Distribution Pilot under PMGKAY in Puducherry on the 26 February 2026. The pilot will use the Digital Rupee (CBDC) for direct subsidy transfer to beneficiaries. Food subsidy will be credited as programmable CBDC tokens into digital wallets and can be used only at Fair Price …

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Confirms Baroruchi Mishra as CEO

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Confirms Baroruchi Mishra as CEO

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) has approved the CEO transition by appointing Baroruchi Mishra as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from April 1. The board has cleared the leadership change as part of its succession planning and strategic roadmap. The CEO transition at HOEC signals continuity in operations while preparing the company for future …

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi Flags Off Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan at National War Memorial

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi Flags Off Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan at National War Memorial

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi flagged in the Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan Expedition at the National War Memorial in New Delhi  on February 25, 2026. The 3,400 kilometre expedition began from Dwarka in State of Gujarat and covered key battlefields and border regions across Gujarat and Rajasthan. Led by the Regiment of Artillery …

Exercise Kalari Leap Underscores India's Coastal Defense Strength

Exercise Kalari Leap Underscores India’s Coastal Defense Strength

The Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force successfully conducted a high tempo joint maritime exercise which is named Kalari Leap in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago. The exercise focused on validating rapid force projection and joint operational planning and precision strikes in complex maritime conditions. With the participation from the Armed Forces Special …

CBIC to Launch SWIFT 2.0, Revamped Atithi App and Digital Travellers Guide

CBIC to Launch SWIFT 2.0, Revamped Atithi App and Digital Travellers Guide

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to launch SWIFT 2.0 which is a revamped Atithi App and the Digital Travellers Guide during the International Customs Day 2026 celebrations. The initiative marks a major step toward digital customs reforms, faster trade clearance and improved passenger convenience. The event will be presided …

India, Bangladesh Among 40 Nations Hit by Saudi Poultry Ban

India, Bangladesh Among 40 Nations Hit by Saudi Poultry Ban

Saudi Arabia has banned poultry and egg imports from 40 countries while including countries like Bangladesh and India to protect public health and ensure food safety. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the decision following global epidemiological updates and avian influenza concerns. In addition to that full ban, partial restrictions were imposed on …

NBEMS Sets Guinness World Record for AI in Healthcare Livestream

NBEMS Sets Guinness World Record for AI in Healthcare Livestream

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has achieved the Guinness World Record for the most viewers of an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare live stream on YouTube. The record was set through a nationwide AI in the Healthcare training programme designed for registered medical practitioners. This initiative was conducted online and witnessed record …

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