India Aims to Achieve in 5 Years What Others Take 20 Years to Accomplish in Aero Engine Development

Bengaluru, February 16: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India is rapidly advancing in the design and development of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). He emphasized the need to complete previous efforts in the field of aero engines that had been left unfinished. Speaking at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru, the Defense Minister …

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Petition Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, February 16: The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. The petitions were filed by CPI(M), CPI leader Annie Raja, and Assamese scholar Hiren Gohain. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul Pancholi …

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C2I Semiconductors Secures $15 Million Funding Under Governments DLI Scheme

New Delhi, February 16: C2I Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based chip design startup, has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners under the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. This brings the total investment in the company to approximately ₹1.7 billion from private investors, as announced on Monday. According …

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Embracing AI for Inclusive Development: Insights from Indias Chief Economic Advisor

New Delhi, February 16: The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced on Monday in the national capital. Senior policymakers and leaders emphasized the necessity of artificial intelligence (AI) for promoting inclusive development. India’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Ananth Nageswaran warned that delays in AI advancements each year limit economic and technological options. Nageswaran stated, …

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Election Commission Suspends Seven Officials in West Bengal Amidst Irregularities

New Delhi, February 16: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven officials from West Bengal with immediate effect. This action follows negligence in their duties related to the electoral process. The suspension was executed under Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The ECI has accused the officials of serious …

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Fifth Rehearsal for Spring Festival Gala Held in Beijing

Beijing, February 15: The China Media Group (CMG) conducted the fifth rehearsal for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala on February 14. The event showcased a variety of performances, including innovative programs, singing, dancing, acrobatics, opera, martial arts, drama, and magic. The main venue was well-connected with four branch locations, indicating that the Spring Festival Gala …

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Karnataka CM Highlights GDP Growth and Welfare Initiatives at 1,000-Day Event

Haveri, February 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the Revenue Department is distributing title deeds to one lakh beneficiaries for the second time, bringing the total to 2.20 lakh families. He described this as a record achievement. Siddaramaiah attributed Karnataka’s top GDP ranking in the country to the policies implemented by his …

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