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PM Narendra Modi Conferred Speaker of the Knesset Medal

Feb 27, 2026

India–Israel Ties Strengthen as Modi Receives Israel’s Top Parliamentary Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, Israel’s highest parliamentary distinction, during his official visit to Jerusalem. The honour was conferred at the Knesset, Israel’s unicameral Parliament, following his address to Israeli lawmakers. The award recognises his personal role in deepening the strategic partnership between India and Israel.

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West Bengal Launches ₹1,500 Allowance Scheme for Educated Job Seekers

Feb 26, 2026

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026: West Bengal’s Monthly Aid for Unemployed Youth

The West Bengal government has announced the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026, a new welfare initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to unemployed youth in the state. The scheme was unveiled by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the presentation of the interim Budget. Under the programme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,500. The scheme will officially come into effect on 1 April 2026, ahead of its originally proposed August rollout.

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Kaziranga Emerges as Key Stronghold for Vulnerable Fishing Cat

Feb 26, 2026

First Scientific Assessment Reveals Healthy Fishing Cat Population

The first dedicated scientific assessment of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) has established Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve as a major habitat for the globally vulnerable species. Drawing on camera-trap images from the all-India tiger estimation exercise, researchers documented 57 distinct individuals across more than 450 sq. km of the reserve. The findings were released on 22 February, commemorated as Fishing Cat Day.

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Suspected Marine Neurotoxin Poisoning Probed in Kerala

Feb 26, 2026

Tetrodotoxin Under Investigation After Vizhinjam Incident

Food safety authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have initiated an investigation into a suspected case of marine neurotoxin poisoning following multiple instances of severe illness linked to seafood consumption at a restaurant in Vizhinjam. The episode began on the night of 16 February, when three members of a six-member family developed acute symptoms. Two individuals succumbed within hours. In the following days, six additional cases of critical illness were reported, all associated with the same establishment and date.

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DBT Launches SUJVIKA AI Biotech Data Portal

Feb 26, 2026

SUJVIKA Platform Strengthens India’s Bioeconomy Strategy

Commemorating the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh unveiled “SUJVIKA”, an AI-enabled Biotech Product Data Portal developed in partnership with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). The platform was launched at the Civil Services Officers Institute, New Delhi, during celebrations marking DBT’s establishment in 1986.

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