A strategic partnership has been signed between Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and Engineers India Limited (EIL) to drive innovation and advance research in critical areas of green technologies, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of scientific excellence.

According to an official statement, the MoU has been signed between IIT Roorkee and EIL outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research-related activities. Leveraging their respective expertise and resources, both organizations are set to embark on collaborative projects focusing on cutting-edge research initiatives.

Panvel has got a major boost in terms of infrastructure development with bhumipujan of ₹650 cr worth of projects planned by Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) being performed on Wednesday. It is also set to get the country’s largest training centre with a ₹1700 cr investment by the state government.

The bhumipujan of the projects was performed by State Industries and Raigad guardian minister Uday Samant at a programme presided by PWD minister Ravindra Chavan at which women and child welfare minister Aditi Tatkare was the chief guest.

Those present at the programme held at the ground in sector 11 of Kalamboli included MP Shrirang Barne, MLAs Prashant Thakur, Mahesh Baldi, Gopichand Padalkar, Pakash Shendge, RameshShendge, former minister Ram Shinde, PMC commissioner Ganesh Deshmukh among others.

We do not have all the answers and that may be for the best hence, World Human Spirit Day is an excuse to search within for contentment, reflect over one's life and recognise and celebrate the human spirit, its potential to overcome challenges, exhibit resilience and inspire others. We know so little of this life and what we know is limited and superficial but having a self awareness or understanding our strengths, weaknesses, values, beliefs and emotions helps us to recognise the areas for growth and change.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the imposing 125-foot statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat during the first week of March this year.

Speaking about the invitation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to dedicate the astounding statue of Bir Lachit, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kindom Army, and pay tribute to him.

"Prime Minister Modi, during his proposed visit to Jorhat, will also lay the foundation of Sivasagar Medical College and Hospital and ceremoniously initiate the Griha Pravesh ceremony for 5.5 lakh homes constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme for the state of Assam," the Assam Chief Minister said.

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business in India.

A public notice, dated February 14, outlines a plan for the DCGI to hold walk-in meetings with stakeholders.

As per the notice, the meetings, which will commence on February 20, are scheduled to take place every Tuesday and Thursday, barring gazetted holidays. These sessions will be held at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) Headquarters from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

A special "Aastha" train carrying around 400 pilgrims to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has been flagged off from Tripura.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha flagged off the train from Agartala Railway Station on Wednesday.

Devotees have been visiting Ayodhya in large numbers after the Pran Pratishtha at the Ram temple there on January 22.

Saha, while speaking to ANI, said that an atmosphere of spirituality has been created throughout the country since the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

As the Yogi government's preparations for hosting the fourth edition of the highly anticipated Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) in Lucknow to implement investment proposals worth Rs 10 lakh crore are in the final stage, the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) is gearing up to launch 15 per cent of the proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore, the Chief Minister's office said.

This includes various significant projects covering diverse areas, such as integrated townships, malls, private industrial parks, rail coaches, logistics and warehousing, food processing, cement industry, hospitals, biofuel and manufacturing.

Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Varaha made a significant port call at Maputo Port, Mozambique, on February 14 as a part of the ongoing strategic overseas deployment to East Africa, marking a pivotal milestone in the ongoing diplomatic maritime engagements.

During its three-day visit, the crew of ICGS Varaha will participate in a series of professional interactions in the field of Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) and Maritime Law Enforcement, including cross-deck training, call-ons to various Mozambique Naval and maritime agencies officials, sports fixtures, joint yoga sessions, tabletop exercises and Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Mozambique Naval Forces.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has said that the India is going to be the hub of broadcasting sector. He stressed that broadcasting industry must explore next generation broadcasting by adopting cutting edge and sustainable technologies and focussing on localized contents to cater every strata of society and enrich the user experience.

Mr. Thakur today inaugurated the BSE EXPO-2024 at 28th International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Media Technology, organised by Broadcast Engineering Society (India) in New Delhi today. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Thakur said, it is imperative to strengthen our public sector broadcasting that cater to diverse need of the country. He said, Prasar Bharati has played pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the country. He said, DD and Akashwani is playing instrumental role in informing, educating and entertaining millions of people across the country. He said, media landscape is witnessing transformative change and consumption patters of viewers and audience are changing rapidly. He asked broadcasting industry to adapt the changes by adopting technological innovations and good content.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday (February 15) launched the ‘Van Mitra’ scheme and its portal to encourage community participation in tree planting activities in non-forest areas. The members of families with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh can register to become ‘Van Mitras’. CM Khattar said that the objective of this scheme is to directly involve the local public in increasing forest areas across the state, ensuring an increase in the survival rate of afforestation, and promoting tree planting in non-forest areas.

Each van mitra will receive an incentive based on the maintenance of the plant and they can plant a maximum of 1,000 saplings. Any individual aged between 18 and 60 can become a van mitra, according to an official statement.