Varanasi Sets Green World Record: 2.5 Lakh Saplings Planted in Just One Hour

In an extraordinary display of speed scale and civic spirit the Varanasi Municipal Corporation VMC planted more than lakh saplings in less than minutes creating what officials say is a new Guinness World Record The previous record of lakh saplings in one hour held by China has now been surpassed More than citizens joined hands in this mega plantation drive on Sunday transforming a patch of land near the ghats into a rapidly emerging green zone Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal called it a historic initiative and confirmed that the feat has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records From Plantation Drive to Urban ForestBut this wasn t just about breaking a record It was about building a legacy The plantation is part of a larger plan to create an expansive urban forest park named Namo Van located in the Domari area near the Ganga riverbank Spread across bighas

3 Mar 2026

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INS Anjadip Commissioned: Navy Boosts Coastal Anti-Submarine Power

As the waves touch the shores of Chennai on February a new guardian will quietly take her place in India s maritime shield INS Anjadip the third vessel of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ASW-SWC project will be commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command in a ceremony presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Chief of the Naval Staff But Anjadip is more than just a warship She represents India s steady march toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing and a stronger naval presence in coastal waters that are vital for national security Strengthening India s Coastal DefenceIndia s coastline stretches over kilometres guarding critical ports trade routes naval bases and coastal communities In today s strategic environment shallow waters and littoral zones are highly sensitive areas where enemy submarines can attempt covert operations INS Anjadip is specifically designed to dominate this environment Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders amp Engineers

28 Feb 2026

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A Shield of Trust : Israel Signals Willingness to Transfer Iron Dome Tech to India

Imagine a missile launched toward a crowded city and within seconds another missile rises to destroy it mid-air before it can cause harm That is the promise of the Iron Dome Now imagine that technology being built in India During Prime Minister Narendra Modi s recent visit to Israel discussions reportedly intensified around expanding defence cooperation between the two nations According to Israel s Consul General Yaniv Revach the talks are not about a simple arms purchase but about deeper collaboration potentially including technology transfer of Israel s renowned Iron Dome system under India s Make in India program If this becomes reality it would mark one of the most significant defence technology partnerships in modern Indian history What Is the Iron Dome The Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries Operational since it is designed to intercept

27 Feb 2026

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Swastha Nari : India Launches Free HPV Immunisation Programme

In a landmark move for women s health the Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus HPV vaccination programme targeting adolescent girls aged years This initiative voluntary and free of cost aims to protect young girls from HPV infection the leading cause of cervical cancer well before they are exposed to the virus By making the vaccine accessible to girls across socio-economic backgrounds the government is taking a major stride toward equitable healthcare and long-term prevention of one of the most common yet preventable cancers in India The program will cover nearly crore girls each year with vaccines provided at designated government health facilities including Primary Health Centres Community Health Centres Sub-District and District Hospitals and Government Medical Colleges Each vaccination session will be conducted by trained medical officers with skilled healthcare teams and immediate access to emergency medical support ensuring safety and parental confidence Understanding

27 Feb 2026

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Inside Bharati: India’s High-Tech Research Hub in Antarctica

Did you know India has what looks like a futuristic spaceship in Antarctica Standing strong amid endless ice and fierce polar winds the Bharati Research Station is one of India s proudest scientific achievements Located in the remote Larsemann Hills this permanent Antarctic research station represents not just engineering brilliance but also India s deep commitment to global scientific exploration Commissioned on March Bharati became India s third Antarctic research facility Today it operates alongside Maitri while Dakshin Gangotri India s first Antarctic station now functions primarily as a supply base With Bharati s completion India joined an elite group of nations that operate multiple research stations within the Antarctic Circle Built Like Giant Lego BlocksOne of the most fascinating aspects of Bharati is its design The station was constructed using recycled shipping containers assembled together like giant Lego blocks This modular approach allowed engineers to build the -square-metre facility

26 Feb 2026

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A Hug, A Speech, A Strategy : PM Modi’s Israel Tour Begins

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped onto the runway in Tel Aviv on February the symbolism was immediate and unmistakable Waiting for him was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu The two leaders embraced warmly exchanging smiles that reflected not just diplomatic courtesy but personal chemistry Moments like these travel far beyond airport cameras In geopolitics body language often speaks louder than communiqu s The embrace was not merely ceremonial it underscored a relationship that has matured from cautious engagement into what both sides now describe as special strategic relations nbsp Source Instagram - narendramodi nbsp The First Indian Prime Minister to Address the KnessetThe centerpiece of the visit is Modi s address to the Knesset plenum making him the first Indian Prime Minister ever to do so Scheduled during a special parliamentary session the speech is more than a diplomatic honor It represents India s growing weight in West Asia

26 Feb 2026

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The Quantum Valley Vision: India’s First Quantum Valley Takes Shape In Amaravati

In the heart of Amaravati the capital of Andhra Pradesh a new kind of revolution is quietly taking shape not in steel and concrete but in atoms and qubits The city is poised to host India s first Quantum Valley anchored by a proposed full-scale quantum computing facility from IBM If realised the installation of IBM Quantum System Two would represent the most powerful quantum computer ever deployed on Indian soil More than just a technological upgrade this initiative signals India s intent to join the global race in next-generation computing IBM Quantum System Two A Technological LeapDiscussions between IBM and the Andhra Pradesh government are at an advanced stage with the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati expected to house the cutting-edge IBM Quantum System Two Powered by IBM s most advanced superconducting quantum processor the system would enable researchers and industries to explore computational problems previously considered unsolvable

26 Feb 2026

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Himalayan Power Play: India, US Kick Off Vajra Prahar 16

Amid the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh and the rugged terrain of Uttarakhand elite soldiers from three powerful democracies are training shoulder to shoulder The th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar between India and the United States began on February at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh Himachal Pradesh and will continue until March At the same time Exercise Dharma Guardian between India and Japan is underway in Chaubattia Uttarakhand These back-to-back military engagements signal more than routine drills They reflect India s expanding defence cooperation and growing strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region Vajra Prahar A Legacy of India US Special Forces CooperationExercise Vajra Prahar the joint Special Forces drill between India and the United States was first conducted in Since its inception the exercise has been held annually alternating between the two countries It focuses on enhancing interoperability joint mission planning counter-terrorism operations and high-altitude warfare capabilities

25 Feb 2026

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CSMIA Wins Big: Asia-Pacific’s Best Airport for Departures 2025

For millions of travellers an airport departure is the first emotional step of a journey a mix of excitement urgency and anticipation At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport that experience has now earned international recognition Mumbai s primary aviation hub has been crowned Asia-Pacific s Best Airport for Departures in the over -million passengers category at the Airport Service Quality ASQ Customer Experience Awards The honour presented by Airports Council International reinforces Mumbai Airport s standing as one of the region s leading aviation gateways In a city known for speed and scale the award highlights how efficiency and empathy can go hand in hand Recognition Rooted in Passenger VoicesWhat makes this award particularly significant is its foundation it is based entirely on passenger feedback The ASQ program globally benchmarked and independently audited evaluates the complete outbound experience From the moment a traveller enters the terminal to the instant they

25 Feb 2026

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