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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101789) | |
101. Qure.ai unveils report mapping AI deployment across India’s public healthcare system
- On 16 February 2026, health-tech firm **Qure.ai unveiled its report at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, mapping artificial-intelligence deployment across India’s public healthcare system.
- Qure.ai analysed state programmes and public-health initiatives, showing AI tools used for TB, lung-cancer, and neurological screening through large-scale imaging and clinical-data analysis.
- The report, AI in Action, highlights AI’s move from pilot projects to routine care, demonstrating scalable adoption to improve diagnosis, early detection, and health outcomes nationwide.
102. Vaikom Becomes India’s First Fully Solar-Powered, Energy-Neutral Boat Station
- On 17 February 2026, Vaikom in Kerala became India’s first fully solar-powered, energy-neutral boat station, replacing diesel ferries and shifting jetty operations entirely to solar power.
- The Kerala State Water Transport Department and ANERT led the initiative, launching new solar boats and converting station infrastructure to solar energy to eliminate fossil-fuel use in ferry services.
- Each solar vessel costs about ₹3.15 crore, uses an 80 kWh battery, carries 75 passengers, cuts emissions by nearly 40 tonnes yearly, and reduces operating costs and pollution in backwater transport.
103. Rajnath Singh inaugurates missile integration facility; how missile assembly and integration works
- On 16 February 2026, Defence Minister of India inaugurated a Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, strengthening India’s indigenous missile-assembly capability.
- The Ministry of Defence and BEL set up the centre to integrate missile subsystems—guidance, propulsion, warhead, and electronics—into complete weapons, improving production efficiency and quality control.
- The Ministry of Defence also flagged off the 3rd and 4th Akash Regiments and unveiled a Mountain Fire Control Radar, boosting air-defence readiness and supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence-manufacturing goals.
104. Indian Navy launches first cadet training ship
- On 13 February 2026, the Indian Navy launched its first Cadet Training Ship, Yard 18003 Krishna, at L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard in Chennai, marking a milestone in naval training infrastructure.
- The ship, launched in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, was indigenously designed and built by L&T, strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding and naval training capability.
- The vessel will be delivered by end-2026 for sea-training officer cadets and hosting foreign trainees; two more ships are under construction, boosting long-term naval training and defence cooperation.
105. Indian Army advances core AI technologies for operational efficiency
- On 17 February 2026, the Indian Army showcased indigenous AI-based defence technologies at the India AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi to improve operational efficiency and modernization.
- The Indian Army, led by officials like Major General V.T.S. Varaich, is adopting AI through collaborations with Indian industry and academia, building data-centric systems to support soldiers and commanders in real-time operations.
- AI solutions include dual-use technologies for defence and civilian sectors, integrated networks, cybersecurity, and quantum-communication plans, aiming for self-reliance, multi-domain readiness, disaster resilience, and improved decision-making capability.
106. PRIVATE PUSH FOR TOURISM IN TN
- On 15 February 2026, Tamil Nadu promoted tourism projects across the state by signing 127 MoUs worth ₹22,700 crore for resorts, adventure parks, heritage hotels, and ropeways
- The Tamil Nadu Government, through PPP partnerships with private investors and agencies like SIPCOT, TTDC, and TNIDB, is developing tourism infrastructure with shared-risk investment models.
- Projects include eco-camping sites and heritage-hotel conversions; tourist arrivals rose from 28.7 crore (2023) to 30.8 crore (2024), aiming to create jobs and boost sustainable tourism revenue.
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107. Vayona Energy Bags First India Order with 64.8 MW Wind Turbine Deal from Oyster Renewable
- On 16 February 2026, Vayona Energy secured its first India order from Oyster Renewable Energy to supply 64.8 MW wind turbines for a project in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Vayona Energy will supply 18 SG 3.6-145 wind turbines and provide long-term operations and maintenance services, marking its India market entry after acquiring Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind business.
- The project expands Oyster Renewable’s footprint in southern India, supports clean-energy growth, and aligns with Make-in-India goals as components will be manufactured at Vayona’s Mamandur facility near Chennai.
108. Union Home Min Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the country’s First Central Bank Digital Currency-based Public Distribution System
- On 15 February 2026, India launched its first Central Bank Digital Currency-based Public Distribution System in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, starting a pilot for digital food-subsidy delivery.
- Union Home Minister, with Gujarat Chief Minister and RBI-linked systems, introduced the CBDC-based ration scheme using digital tokens and e-Rupee wallets to ensure transparent subsidy transfers
- The pilot aims to eliminate corruption, reduce middlemen, and expand nationwide in 3-4 years, using automated ‘Annapurti’ grain machines and Digital India integration for efficient food-distribution management.
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109. ₹1.50 lakh crore infrastructure push: Urban development, transport, rail
- On 15 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved infrastructure projects worth about ₹1.5 lakh crore across India, focusing on urban transformation, transport connectivity, rail expansion, and startup support.
- The Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, launched a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, providing up to 25% project funding while requiring states and cities to raise market funds via PPPs and municipal bonds.
- The initiative aims to cut travel time and logistics costs, crowd-in private capital, and unlock about ₹4 lakh crore total urban investment over five years to modernise infrastructure and boost economic growth.
110. AMD, TCS partner to build AI data centers in India
- On 16 February 2026, chipmaker AMD and Tata Consultancy Services announced a partnership in India to build next-generation AI data-center infrastructure using the Helios architecture.
- AMD will provide full-stack AI compute platforms, while TCS will design and deploy data-center engineering through its HyperVault subsidiary, targeting enterprise and sovereign AI solutions across India.
- The Helios blueprint may support up to 200 MW capacity, powered by AMD Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs, aligning with India’s ₹10,000-crore IndiaAI Mission to expand domestic AI computing infrastructure.
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