Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Finland President Alexander Stubb to India for the Raisina Dialogue, highlighting discussions on trade, technology, defence, AI, semiconductors, infrastructure, space, and education cooperation. India 

PM Narendra Modi Welcomes Finland President Alexander Stubb to India for Raisina Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was “delighted” to welcome Finland President Alexander Stubb, who is visiting the country as the Chief Guest at this year’s Raisina Dialogue. In a post shared on social media platform X, Modi said his discussions with the Finnish leader covered a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation and global engagement. “Our talks today were wide-ranging,” Modi wrote, adding that the two leaders discussed opportunities in trade and commerce, particularly in the context of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement. According to the prime minister, the discussions also…

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Cabinet Approvals & New Initiatives: What India’s February 2026 Policy Decisions Mean for Citizens India 

Cabinet Approvals & New Initiatives: What India’s February 2026 Policy Decisions Mean for Citizens

India’s policy direction in early 2026 is focused on three key areas — economic growth, social welfare delivery, and infrastructure expansion. The latest Union Cabinet approvals signal how the government plans to manage inflation concerns, support farmers and middle-class families, boost jobs, and strengthen long-term growth. For citizens, these decisions affect fuel prices, housing access, food security, rural income, digital services, and public spending in India Here is a clear and concise breakdown of the major cabinet approvals and what they mean for you. 1. Infrastructure Push: More Spending on Roads, Rail…

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Air Ambulance Crash in Jharkhand India 

Air Ambulance Crash in Jharkhand: 7 Critical Safety Gaps in India’s Emergency Aviation Response

An air ambulance crash in Jharkhand has raised serious questions about aviation safety, emergency preparedness, and oversight of medical flights in India. Air ambulances play a life-saving role. They are often used in critical medical emergencies where time is limited. When such an aircraft crashes, the impact goes beyond one incident. It raises wider concerns about pilot training, aircraft maintenance, air traffic coordination, and regulatory checks. Authorities have begun an investigation. However, aviation experts say the key focus should be on systemic safety reforms, not just immediate fault-finding. What We Know So…

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AI Impact Summit 2026: Key Takeaways as Global Leaders Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence in New Delhi

New Delhi has emerged as a focal point in the global artificial intelligence conversation as policymakers, technology leaders, researchers and industry executives convened for the AI Impact Summit 2026. The high-level gathering reinforced India’s ambition to position itself as a responsible AI powerhouse while balancing innovation, regulation and inclusive growth. The summit, hosted in the national capital, drew international participation, including senior political leaders and technology stakeholders. Among the prominent attendees was Alar Karis, President of Estonia, whose visit underscored the growing global cooperation around digital governance and artificial intelligence…

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India Tightens Tech Regulations: New Mandates for YouTube, Meta and X to Comply with Constitutional Framework

India has reiterated its regulatory expectations from major digital platforms, asking them to ensure stricter compliance with domestic laws and constitutional principles governing content moderation, user safety and accountability. The development signals a renewed push by the Government of India to align global technology companies operating in the country with India’s legal framework. The latest direction impacts major social media and video platforms, including YouTube, Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram), and X. Officials have emphasized that intermediary status does not exempt companies from adhering to Indian laws when content…

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Gold and Silver Price Today 06 February 2026: Check Latest Rates in Indian Cities

Gold and silver prices remain in focus for Indian buyers and investors on Friday, 06 February 2026, amid mixed global cues and steady domestic demand. Precious metal rates are closely tracked every day as they impact jewellery purchases, wedding planning, savings decisions, and investment strategies. With inflation concerns, currency movement, and global market signals influencing prices, many Indians are checking today’s gold and silver rates before making any buying or selling decision. Gold and silver prices matter every day, but they are especially important to track today because these metals play a direct…

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Union Budget 2026-27: AI & Data Centres Surge, Infrastructure Modernisation and Healthcare Innovation Take Centre Stage

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 yesterday, delivering a capex-sustained (₹12.2 lakh crore), fiscally disciplined (deficit at 4.3% of GDP) roadmap that prioritises digital economy acceleration, infrastructure modernisation, life sciences self-reliance, and public health resilience. Key announcements include a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres, increased allocation for the India AI Mission, the ₹10,000-crore Biopharma Shakti programme, a five-year ₹10,000-crore container manufacturing scheme, high-speed & freight corridor development, the Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund, regional medical tourism hubs, NIMHANS-2, and duty exemptions…

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Union Budget 2026-27: Yuva Shakti and Creative Economy Lead the Charge Toward Viksit Bharat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive presentation, positions India’s youth and creative talent as central drivers of long-term growth. Dubbed a Yuva Shakti-driven roadmap, the budget emphasizes skilling in emerging creative fields, bridging education to employment, boosting women’s entrepreneurship, and advancing sustainable manufacturing and infrastructure—all while maintaining fiscal prudence with a projected deficit of 4.3% of GDP and capital expenditure at ₹12.2 lakh crore. Key announcements include setting up AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics) Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges with…

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Union Budget 2026-27: Infrastructure De-risking, Tech Self-Reliance and Digital Economy Take Centre Stage

New Delhi, February 3, 2026 — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 delivers a clear message: India is doubling down on infrastructure-led growth, technological self-reliance and digital transformation while continuing measured fiscal consolidation. With capital expenditure set at ₹12.2 lakh crore, the introduction of an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund, acceleration of asset monetisation through sector-specific REITs, and major new initiatives in semiconductors, critical minerals, biopharma, AI and startups, the budget aims to remove long-standing bottlenecks in project financing, supply-chain resilience and technology adoption. Industry leaders have welcomed the moves…

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Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights: Industry Leaders Praise Push for Wellness, Gig Economy, Housing, Electronics & Digital Growth Toward Viksit Bharat

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, marks a pivotal step in India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047. With public capital expenditure raised to ₹12.2 lakh crore, fiscal deficit targeted at 4.3% of GDP, and initiatives like the ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, expanded Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (₹40,000 crore), and focus on manufacturing, skilling, and inclusive reforms, the budget emphasizes infrastructure, job creation, and sectoral excellence. Industry experts from health & wellness, gig economy, housing, electronics, and digital startups have welcomed these…

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