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Maharashtra hands over 118-acre Malad land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project for rehab housing

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:26 AM

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) The Maharashtra government handed over possession of a 118-acre land parcel at Mukteshwar in Malad-Malvani to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) on Wednesday, paving the way for the special purpose vehicle (SPV) -- Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited (NMDPL) -- to begin planning and construction of rehabilitation buildings.

Bill Gates not to deliver keynote address at AI Impact Summit, says Gates Foundation

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit, his philanthropic organisation, the Gates Foundation, announced on Thursday morning.

May Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s spirit of justice, self-respect strengthen our society: PM Modi

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the nation bows in reverence to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya.

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate MILAN 2026 as 70 nations join landmark naval exercise in Visakhapatnam

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:03 AM

Visakhapatnam, Feb 19 (IANS) The multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2026 will be formally inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday at the Samudrika Auditorium in the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam.

Agra Fort to host grand Shiv Jayanti Utsav today; Maha CM, Dy CM to attend

IANS | February 19, 2026 8:10 AM

Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) Marking the 396th birth anniversary of Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a grand ‘Shiv Jayanti Utsav’ will be organised at the historic Agra Fort on Thursday for the fourth year in a row, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis set to attend the celebrations.

PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Summit today

IANS | February 19, 2026 6:28 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, marking the formal commencement of one of the largest global gatherings focused on artificial intelligence.

Record Rs 24,022cr for agriculture in Gujarat Budget; fisheries and livestock get major boost

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:59 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Gujarat Government’s budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Kanu Desai, allocates Rs 24,022 crore for the Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Department, emphasising farmer empowerment and rural development.

Gujarat: Jamnagar emerges as global brass manufacturing hub with MSME support

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:53 PM

Jamnagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Gujarat's Jamnagar has established itself as a prominent centre on the global industrial map, driven by its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

PM Modi to host global leaders at India AI impact summit tomorrow

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off a high-profile day on Thursday, February 19, welcoming world leaders at the Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

US Under Secretary Kimmitt leads ITA delegation to B'luru ahead of India AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:46 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt led a delegation of officials from the International Trade Administration (ITA) to Bengaluru this week, marking the first leg of a visit to India ahead of the Department of Commerce’s participation in the 2026 India AI Impact Summit, according to an official statement from the US Consulate.

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Maharashtra hands over 118-acre Malad land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project for rehab housing

Bill Gates not to deliver keynote address at AI Impact Summit, says Gates Foundation

May Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s spirit of justice, self-respect strengthen our society: PM Modi

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate MILAN 2026 as 70 nations join landmark naval exercise in Visakhapatnam

Agra Fort to host grand Shiv Jayanti Utsav today; Maha CM, Dy CM to attend

PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Summit today

Record Rs 24,022cr for agriculture in Gujarat Budget; fisheries and livestock get major boost

Gujarat: Jamnagar emerges as global brass manufacturing hub with MSME support

PM Modi to host global leaders at India AI impact summit tomorrow

US Under Secretary Kimmitt leads ITA delegation to B'luru ahead of India AI Impact Summit

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