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IIT Roorkee Drafts Mental Health Policy

IIT Roorkee has begun drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community. The initiative is aimed at strengthening student well-being and may serve as a model...

 February 16, 2026

RBI Revises Lead Bank Scheme Guidelines

The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme for public comments. The update seeks to streamline the scheme’s operational framework, clarify...

 February 16, 2026

Tamsa River Rejuvenation in Azamgarh

The Tamsa River, an important tributary of the Ganga, has undergone a notable revival in Azamgarh district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Once affected by siltation, waste dumping and...

 February 16, 2026

Seva Teerth Reflects Indian Architectural Tradition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new office complex, Seva Teerth, has been designed in the Indian architectural tradition. The move marks a symbolic shift away from the colonial legacy...

 February 16, 2026

Barbados Labour Party Wins Third Straight Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory. The Barbados Labour Party won all 30 seats in the...

 February 16, 2026

Natco Pharma Gets Approval for Semaglutide Injection

Natco Pharma has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to manufacture and market a generic semaglutide injection in India. The company plans to launch the...

 February 16, 2026

Gujarat Launches CBDC-Based Public Distribution System

The Union government has launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency-based Public Distribution System in Gujarat. The pilot aims to transfer food subsidy benefits through digital tokens, improve...

 February 16, 2026

White-rumped Vulture Rescued in Nilambur

A critically endangered White-rumped vulture was rescued near Mampad in Nilambur after it was found weak and grounded. The bird was given immediate care by forest officials, treated,...

 February 16, 2026

New Plant Species Discovered in Eravikulam

A team of researchers has identified a new plant species, Tetrataenium paikadae, in the high-altitude grasslands of Eravikulam National Park in Idukki district, Kerala. The species belongs to...

 February 16, 2026

AIIMS Delhi Launches Face Transplant Programme

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi has become the first medical institution in India to announce a face transplant programme. The initiative marks a major step...

 February 16, 2026

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