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67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencil Found in Indonesia Cave

March 03, 2026

Sulawesi Rock Art Pushes Back Timeline of Early Human Symbolism

A prehistoric hand stencil discovered in Liang Metanduno cave on Muna Island in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been dated to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest known example of rock art identified to date. The finding significantly expands the chronology of symbolic expression in Southeast Asia and reinforces evidence of advanced cognitive and cultural development among early modern humans in the region.

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Tripura Becomes First State to Launch SIM Under AIM 2.0

March 03, 2026

NITI Aayog Expands Innovation Push with State Innovation Mission in Tripura

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has operationalised India’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura under AIM 2.0. Anchored within the State Support Mission (SSM), SIM aims to embed entrepreneurship and innovation into the State’s development architecture. The launch in Agartala was attended by Manik Saha and senior Union and NITI Aayog officials.

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RailTech Policy Launched Railway Claims Tribunal Goes Fully Digital

March 02, 2026

Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils RailTech Portal and e-RCT Under 52 Reforms Drive

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced two major reforms under Indian Railways’ “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” programme: the RailTech Policy and complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT). The twin initiatives aim to accelerate technology adoption and deliver citizen-centric justice services.

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Mangaluru International Airport Wins ASQ 2025 ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’

March 02, 2026

MIA Secures Consecutive Global Recognition from ACI World

Mangaluru International Airport has been named among six airports worldwide to receive the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award 2025 in the ‘Best Airport at Arrivals’ category by Airports Council International World. This is the second year in succession that the airport has earned the arrivals distinction, following its 2024 recognition.

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INS Anjadip Commissioned-New ASW Asset Strengthens Coastal Defence

March 02, 2026

Fourth ASW-SWC Inducted; 80% Indigenous Content, Built by GRSE & L&T

INS Anjadip — the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the class — was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port. The ceremony was presided over by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and hosted by senior Eastern Naval Command leadership. Named after Anjadip Island off Karwar, the 77-metre, ~1,400-tonne vessel is optimised for anti-submarine operations in littoral and shallow-water environments.

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