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Indian Railways Launches First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU, Boosting Green Mobility

February 01, 2026

Indian Railways Operates First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train

Indian Railways has marked a major advance in sustainable transportation by operationalising the country’s first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train. The initiative reflects a strategic shift towards cleaner propulsion technologies and supports India’s long-term goals of reducing emissions and fuel dependency in rail operations.

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Rusoma Orange Festival 2026 Begins Near Kohima, Showcasing Horticulture-Driven Rural Growth

February 01, 2026

Fifth Rüsoma Orange Festival Kicks Off in Nagaland

The fifth edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival was inaugurated today at Rüsoma village, located about 10 kilometres from Kohima, reinforcing Nagaland’s efforts to link horticulture with rural prosperity. The event celebrates the success of orange cultivation as both an economic driver and a cultural marker for the village.

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ONGC Launches Pragya-AIX to Embed Artificial Intelligence Across Upstream Operations

February 01, 2026

ONGC Goes Live with Pragya-AIX, Its Unified AI and Innovation Platform

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has advanced its digital transformation agenda with the operational rollout of Pragya-AIX, an Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Exchange aimed at integrating AI directly into everyday business processes. The move represents a decisive transition from isolated digital experiments to an organisation-wide, production-ready AI ecosystem supporting ONGC’s core upstream activities.

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Uttarakhand Wins ‘Best State for Promotion of Aviation and Ecosystem’ at WINGS INDIA 2026

February 01, 2026

Uttarakhand Bags National Aviation Award at WINGS INDIA 2026

Uttarakhand has received the national award for ‘Best State for Promotion of Aviation and Ecosystem’ at WINGS INDIA 2026, marking a significant endorsement of the state’s aviation-led development strategy. The recognition reflects how aviation infrastructure has been leveraged to improve connectivity, tourism, disaster response, and public services across the state’s difficult Himalayan terrain.

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India Launches First AI-Enabled University Pilot to Transform Higher Education

February 01, 2026

India Unveils First AI-Enabled University Pilot

India has taken a decisive step towards embedding artificial intelligence in higher education with the launch of its first AI-enabled university pilot. The initiative aims to reshape teaching, learning, and university administration through advanced AI tools, beginning with a pilot at Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut. The programme reflects the government’s broader push to align education with future workforce needs.

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