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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam

Feb 20, 2026

MILAN-2026 Becomes Largest Multilateral Naval Exercise Hosted by India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, signalling the start of one of the world’s key multilateral naval engagements. The exercise highlights India’s expanding maritime diplomacy and its growing stature as a reliable partner in regional and global maritime security.

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DoSJE to Mark World Day of Social Justice with Preamble Reading at NLU Delhi

Feb 20, 2026

Ministry to Commemorate World Day of Social Justice with Preamble Reading at NLU Delhi

The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, will organize a special programme on February 20, 2026, to mark the World Day of Social Justice. The event, being held in collaboration with National Law University (NLU), Dwarka, New Delhi, will feature a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, led by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma.

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Meghalaya Debuts at BIOFACH 2026 as Organic Sourcing Hub

Feb 20, 2026

Meghalaya Promotes Organic Ecosystem at BIOFACH Germany

Meghalaya made its inaugural appearance at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, positioning itself as a policy-supported organic sourcing destination from India’s northeast. BIOFACH, internationally recognised as the premier trade fair for organic food and agriculture, hosted participants from more than 90 countries. India’s selection as the ‘Country of the Year’ provided enhanced visibility for Indian producers and state-led initiatives.

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Ancient City of Charax Spasinou Rediscovered in Southern Iraq

Feb 19, 2026

Advanced Mapping Technology Reveals Lost Hellenistic Port

Deep within the desert landscapes of southern Iraq, archaeologists have digitally reconstructed the long-lost city of Charax Spasinou, once a major port settlement along the Tigris River. Buried for centuries beneath sediment and desert soil, the site has now been revealed through cutting-edge archaeological technology, offering new insights into Hellenistic-era urban expansion in Mesopotamia.

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Lake Victoria Persistent Toxic Blooms Signal Ecological Tipping Point

Feb 19, 2026

Nutrient Pollution Drives Eutrophication Crisis in Lake Victoria

The waters of Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake, have undergone a visible transformation, with toxic green algal blooms shifting from seasonal events to a near-permanent condition. The lake sustains roughly 47 million people across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, serving as a critical source of drinking water, fisheries, and transport. Scientists caution that prolonged nutrient enrichment has pushed the ecosystem toward a dangerous threshold.

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