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University of Jammu to Host Goonj 2026 Youth Festival

Mar 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

Mar 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

Mar 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

Mar 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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IIT Dhanbad Hosts National Conference on Ancient Indian Science and Technology

Feb 28, 2026

IIT Dhanbad Hosts National Conference on Ancient Indian Texts and Science

A three-day national conference exploring the intersection of ancient Indian texts with modern science and technology commenced at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The event, which will run until February 27, 2026, has brought together scholars from various disciplines to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue between classical knowledge systems and contemporary scientific frameworks.

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