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Anna Chakra Puts India’s Public Distribution System on Global Analytics Map

January 26, 2026

Anna Chakra Earns Global Recognition for Transforming India’s PDS

India’s efforts to modernise and strengthen food security systems have received significant international recognition. The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named among the six global finalists for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its flagship digital initiative Anna Chakra. The nomination highlights how advanced analytics and operations research can transform large-scale public welfare delivery systems.

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Veer Gatha 5.0 Awards Celebrate Student Creativity and India’s Gallantry Heroes

January 26, 2026

Veer Gatha 5.0 Awards Honour Young Storytellers of Bravery

The Veer Gatha 5.0 awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the creativity and patriotic spirit of students who brought alive the stories of India’s gallantry heroes through poems, paintings, essays, and digital art. The winners were felicitated by Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, and Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, reaffirming the government’s emphasis on nurturing national values through education.

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Republic Day Honours 2026: Madhya Pradesh Police Officers Receive Gallantry and Service Medals

January 26, 2026

Republic Day Honours Highlight Madhya Pradesh’s Policing Excellence

On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Union government released the list of gallantry and service medal awardees, recognising outstanding contributions to internal security, public safety, and national service. Madhya Pradesh featured prominently in the list, with multiple officers and personnel from the state police force receiving prestigious honours for distinguished and meritorious service.

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NHA Hosts Federated Intelligence Hackathon at IIT Kanpur to Advance Digital Public Goods for Health AI

January 26, 2026

NHA’s Federated Intelligence Hackathon Pushes Scalable and Responsible Health AI

The National Health Authority (NHA) organised a Federated Intelligence Hackathon at IIT Kanpur to accelerate the development of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) for Health Artificial Intelligence. The six-day event, which commenced on January 19, was held as a lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and brought together policymakers, researchers, engineers, and innovators working at the intersection of healthcare, data science, and public digital infrastructure.

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Padma Awards 2026 Honour 131 Achievers, Spotlight Cinema Icons and Grassroots Changemakers

January 26, 2026

Padma Awards 2026 Celebrate Excellence Across Arts, Public Life and Social Service

The Padma Awards 2026, announced on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, have recognised 131 individuals for distinguished contributions across diverse fields including public affairs, arts, literature, education, medicine, science, and social work. The list reflects a conscious balance between nationally celebrated personalities and lesser-known grassroots contributors, reinforcing the government’s stated emphasis on honouring “unsung heroes”.

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