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Indian Scientists Develop Solar-Powered Self-Charging Energy Storage Device

Feb 03, 2026

Integrated Solar Harvesting and Storage Breakthrough

Indian researchers have developed an advanced solar-powered energy storage device that can capture and store energy within a single unit, marking a major step forward in clean and self-sustaining power technologies. The innovation is expected to lower system costs, enhance efficiency, and support decentralised, portable, and off-grid energy solutions, particularly in areas with limited access to conventional electricity infrastructure.

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Be World’s Largest Global AI Gathering

Feb 03, 2026

India at the Centre of the Global AI Conversation

India is set to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from 16 to 20 February 2026, marking the largest global summit on artificial intelligence ever organised. The event reflects rising international momentum around responsible, inclusive, and impact-driven AI, with a clear emphasis on translating shared global principles into real-world outcomes.

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Cigarette Prices to Rise from February 2026 After New Excise Duty Regime

Feb 02, 2026

New Tax Regime Pushes Up Cigarette Prices

Cigarette prices across India are set to increase sharply from February 2026 following the rollout of a new excise duty and cess framework on tobacco products. The change marks the first tax hike on cigarettes in nearly seven years and is already being reflected in distributor billing. Trade sources indicate that a pack of 10 cigarettes is becoming costlier by at least Rs22–25 in most categories, with premium variants seeing price jumps of up to Rs50–55 per pack.

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Union Budget 2026 Boosts India’s Ground-Based Astronomy Infrastructure

Feb 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Expands India’s Astronomy Footprint

The Union Budget 2026–27 has announced a significant expansion of India’s ground-based astronomy infrastructure, with four major facilities planned across Ladakh and southern India. Presenting the Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman said the initiatives would enhance India’s strengths in solar physics, deep-space observation and science outreach.

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Union Budget 2026 Launches Bharat-VISTAAR, AI Platform for Smarter Farming

Feb 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Unveils Bharat-VISTAAR for Technology-Driven Agriculture

The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual, artificial intelligence–based agricultural advisory platform designed to improve farm productivity, lower risks and strengthen decision-making at the field level. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Nirmala Sitharaman said the initiative would deepen the use of digital tools in agriculture by integrating farmer data, scientific research and location-specific guidance.

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