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NIFTEM-K to Host ANVESH–2026 on Sustainable and Healthy Foods

February 26, 2026

Global Food Innovation Conference ANVESH–2026 Begins at NIFTEM-K

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), will organise the International Conference on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH–2026) from 26 to 28 February 2026. The three-day global meet is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates from more than 25 countries, including researchers, industry leaders, startups and policymakers.

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India-Israel Free Trade Agreement Talks Begin in New Delhi

February 26, 2026

India and Israel Launch First Round of FTA Negotiations

The inaugural round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced in New Delhi on 23 February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 26 February. The discussions follow the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) in November 2025, which established the structure, objectives and negotiating framework for expanding bilateral trade and economic engagement.

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Rajasthan Launches Homestay Scheme 2026 to Expand Community-Based Tourism

February 26, 2026

New Rajasthan Homestay Policy Simplifies Approvals and Boosts Rural Income

Rajasthan’s Tourism Department has introduced the Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme – 2026, aimed at strengthening tourism-led livelihoods, promoting rural entrepreneurship and widening local participation in hospitality services. The policy arrives amid sustained growth in visitor inflows, with the state registering a 9.74% increase in tourist arrivals in 2025. Official figures indicate that over 25.44 crore tourists visited Rajasthan, predominantly domestic travellers.

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Delhi Launches CM Jan Sunwai Portal to Digitise Public Grievance Redressal

February 26, 2026

Rekha Gupta Unveils Unified Complaint System and Upgraded e-District Services

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced the CM Jan Sunwai Portal along with a dedicated mobile application, marking a significant expansion of the Capital’s digital governance framework. The initiative enables residents to file complaints online and strengthens institutional accountability through a technology-enabled grievance redressal mechanism. Simultaneously, the government rolled out enhanced e-District services and a redesigned admission system for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN).

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

February 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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