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White House Calls India a Global Technology Powerhouse

The White House has described India as a technology powerhouse central to its global AI strategy, citing engineering depth and innovation strength.

Medical Flight Goes Down in Jharkhand, Seven Dead

All seven people onboard a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance died after the aircraft crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. Investigation underway.

Update: Pawan Hans Helicopter Crashes Near Mayabunder; All Onboard Safe

A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder after taking off from Rangat. All passengers and pilots were rescued and are under treatment.

Pawan Hans Helicopter Crashes Into Sea After Mayabunder Take-Off

A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Mayabunder. Initial reports say all passengers are safe; details awaited.

Mayabunder Helicopter Crash: Passengers Under Treatment

Passengers injured in the Pawan Hans helicopter crash near Mayabunder have been admitted to Dr. RP Hospital and are under observation. Pilots are safe.

Clerical Staff of A&N Administration Undergo Training on Pension and Retirement Benefits

A&N Administration, in collaboration with ISTM, launches 5-day training for clerical staff on pension, NPS, RTI and retirement benefits.

Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Authorities Implement Water Rationing Amid Scarcity

Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council enforces water rationing for commercial establishments from Feb 24 to ensure equitable supply during water scarcity.

Special Cruise Sailings to Barren Island Announced for Feb–Mar 2026

Directorate of Shipping Services announces special Barren Island cruise sailings in February and March 2026 aboard Nalanda.

Concerns Mount Over Proposed Changes to Island Panchayat Funding Norms

Concerns have been raised with Amit Shah over the draft Andaman & Nicobar Islands Grant-in-Aid Rules, 2025, with apprehensions that the proposed framework could dilute Panchayat autonomy and limit cooperative participation in grassroots development initiatives.

Sampark se Samadhan Camp in North & Middle Andaman Resolves Revenue Cases, Expands Doorstep Governance

Sampark se Samadhan camp held at Uttara Panchayat in North & Middle Andaman resolved revenue cases and addressed grassroots public grievances.