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NHAI Launches Bee Corridors Along Highways

National Highways Authority of India has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator-friendly Bee Corridors along National Highways. The move shifts plantation planning from ornamental landscaping to ecological...

 February 18, 2026

India’s Drone Ecosystem Crosses Key Milestones

India’s drone ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with registered drones crossing 38,500 and DGCA-certified remote pilots reaching 39,890 by February 2026. The sector now includes more than 240 approved...

 February 18, 2026

Iran Displays Khorramshahr-4 Missile Amid US Tensions

Iran has released footage of its Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile at a time of heightened tension with the United States. The display was widely seen as a strategic signal...

 February 18, 2026

Yard 18003 Krishna Launched at Kattupalli

Yard 18003, named Krishna, is the first of three Cadet Training Ships under construction for the Indian Navy at M/s L&T, Kattupalli in Chennai. The ship was launched...

 February 18, 2026

INS Tarangini Joins Visakhapatnam Naval Events

India has begun hosting major naval gatherings in Visakhapatnam, where the international fleet review and the MILAN exercise are set to start on 18 February. Several Indian and...

 February 18, 2026

MILAN Village Opens at Visakhapatnam

Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on 15 February 2026 as part of MILAN 2026, the flagship international naval exercise. The...

 February 17, 2026

DFS Report on RuPay and BHIM-UPI Incentives

The Department of Financial Services has released a socio-economic impact analysis of the incentive scheme for promoting RuPay debit card usage and low-value BHIM-UPI person-to-merchant transactions. The study...

 February 17, 2026

African Union Summit Faces Youth Discontent

Africa’s top regional body is holding its annual summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid growing criticism over its relevance, enforcement powers and ability to respond to the continent’s...

 February 17, 2026

Mandi International Shivratri Festival 2026 Begins

The seven-day International Shivratri Festival of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh begins and will continue till 21 February 2026. The festival is one of the best-known religious and...

 February 17, 2026

India Hosts UN Small Arms Fellowship

India is hosting the inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons control for the Asia-Pacific region. It is the first such programme in...

 February 17, 2026

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