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IIT Dhanbad Hosts National Conference on Ancient Indian Science and Technology

February 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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UAE Breaks Into World's Top Three Best Countries to Live in Global Residence Index 2026

February 28, 2026

UAE Achieves Historic Milestone, Ranks Among World's Top Three Best Countries to Live

The United Arab Emirates has, for the first time, secured a position among the world's top three best countries to live in, according to the Global Residence Programme Index 2026 published by Henley & Partners . The UAE recorded the most striking rise of the year, moving from fifth place to joint second, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a preferred destination for globally mobile investors, professionals, and families .

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World Bank Report Flags Global Gaps in Enforcement of Women’s Economic Rights

February 28, 2026

Women, Business and the Law 2026 Highlights Legal Equality Shortfalls

The latest Women, Business and the Law report released by the World Bank Group reveals that legislation aimed at ensuring equal economic opportunities for women remains only partially implemented worldwide. The findings indicate substantial “opportunity gaps” that restrict productivity, labour force participation and long-term economic expansion.

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India to Launch Free Nationwide HPV Vaccination for 14-Year-Old Girls

February 28, 2026

Union Health Ministry Rolls Out Cervical Cancer Prevention Drive

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is preparing to introduce a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for 14-year-old girls. The vaccine will be voluntary and administered free of cost at government health institutions to ensure universal and equitable access. The initiative aims to reduce the high incidence of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India.

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Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2026 Highlights Roadmap for ‘Viksit Krishi – Atmanirbhar Bharat’

February 28, 2026

Agriculture Minister Unveils Reform Agenda at ICAR Pusa Campus

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus in New Delhi, presenting a reform-oriented roadmap for achieving ‘Viksit Krishi – Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The event brought together scientists, progressive farmers and policymakers to strengthen the linkage between agricultural research and on-ground implementation.

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