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University of Jammu to Host Goonj 2026 Youth Festival

March 01, 2026

LG Manoj Sinha to Inaugurate Multi-Genre Cultural and Academic Event

The University of Jammu will host the third edition of its flagship youth festival, Goonj 2026, a two-day multi-genre event celebrating creativity, sports and academic excellence. The festival will be inaugurated by Manoj Sinha, Chancellor of the University, while the closing ceremony will feature Professor Bechan Lal, former Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University and Advisor to the Governor of Assam.

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Moist Heatwaves During Monsoon Linked to Active and Break Phases

March 01, 2026

Wet Bulb Temperature Key to Predicting Monsoon-Season Heat Stress in India

A recent study published in Climate Dynamics has clarified the drivers of moist heatwaves occurring during India’s Southwest Monsoon (SWM). The research establishes that these high-humidity heat events are closely associated with the monsoon’s active and break phases. Importantly, scientists indicate that such events can now be forecast two to four weeks in advance, improving preparedness for heat-related health risks.

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India Explores Procurement of Israel’s ‘Sky Sting’ BVRAAM for IAF

March 01, 2026

Sky Sting Missile May Boost Tejas Mk1A and Su-30MKI Combat Capability

As Narendra Modi undertakes his second state visit to Israel, India is advancing talks to acquire the Israeli-developed Sky Sting beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) for the Indian Air Force. The proposed induction is viewed as a capability enhancement amid evolving aerial challenges in the region.

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UAE Launches World’s First Sovereign Financial Cloud Infrastructure

March 01, 2026

CBUAE Unveils AI-Enabled National Cloud for Secure Financial Services

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced what it calls the world’s first Sovereign Financial Cloud Services Infrastructure (SFCSI), a nationally controlled digital backbone dedicated exclusively to the country’s financial sector. The platform has been developed in collaboration with Core42, a subsidiary of G42, and is intended to strengthen regulatory oversight, cybersecurity and innovation within the UAE’s banking ecosystem.

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Tripura to Pilot Nari Adalat Scheme in 10 Gram Panchayats

March 01, 2026

Panchayat-Level Women’s Courts to Strengthen Grassroots Justice in Tripura

The Tripura government has cleared the implementation of the Centre’s Nari Adalat scheme on a pilot basis in 10 gram panchayats covering all eight districts of the state. The decision, approved by the council of ministers, aims to reinforce village-level mechanisms for addressing women’s grievances and ensuring quicker dispute resolution.

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