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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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Sonowal Launches Inland Waterways Projects on Brahmaputra (NW-2) in Assam

March 01, 2026

New Customs Complexes at Bogibeel and Dhubri to Boost River Trade Connectivity

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three key inland waterways infrastructure projects on National Waterway 2 in Assam, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on river-based transport and cross-border trade. The projects were unveiled in Dibrugarh and aim to enhance cargo movement, improve logistics efficiency and support regional economic integration.

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Breakthrough in Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine Research Reported

March 01, 2026

Engineered Antibodies Show Promise Against EBV Microplastics Found in Prostate Tissue

Researchers have reported encouraging progress toward a preventive strategy against the Epstein-Barr virus infection (EBV), a widespread pathogen associated with infectious mononucleosis, multiple sclerosis and certain lymphomas. The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, demonstrate successful laboratory testing of engineered monoclonal antibodies in mouse models.

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