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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102076) | |
111. “Raja Ramachandra Ki Jai”: The Rajputana Rifles’ Cry of Faith and Ferocity
- The Rajputana Rifles are the oldest rifle regiment of the Indian Army. Its war cry — “Raja Ram Chandra Ki Jai” — translates to “Victory to Lord Ramchandra!” Carried through countless campaigns — from the World Wars to the Indo-Pak conflicts.
- The 1999 Kargil War — this war cry continues to unite the regiment’s soldiers under a shared spirit of honour, discipline, and devotion.
- Raised in 1778, the Rajput Regiment is among the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army, with a legacy reflected in its war cry — “Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai,” which translates to “Hail Lord Hanuman!” This war cry possesses virtues that closely reflect the ethos of the Rajputs, evoking fearlessness and divine protection in combat.
112. Madras Regiment: The Oldest Regiment in The Indian Army
- Originating about 300 years ago in the year 1750, Madras Regiment is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. This brave platoon of soldiers took part in operations with both the British Indian Army and post-independence Indian Army and brought laurels to the regiment and country.
- The Madras Regiment has a long and checkered history of 3 Centuries. It was initially formed by the British East India Company in 1660 as the Madras European Regiment to fight the French Army and defend the south -eastern coastal parts of the Indian sub-continent.
- Major Stringer Lawrence, in 1748, structured the several companies of soldiers created by the East India Company into two battalions. Each battalion has 800 men and were divided into 8 companies.
- Active since its inception, the regiment has long rallied behind the war cry “Veer Madrasi Adikol Adikol Adikol,” which translates to “Brave Madrasi, strike and kill, strike and kill!” Steeped in centuries of tradition, this cry remains a powerful emblem of its valour, heritage, and unbroken service through generations.
113. Army Chief groves on `BadluRam Ka Badan` with Assam Rifles
- General Upendra Dwivedi matched the Assam Regiment soldiers' energetic moves, sparking loud applause as they celebrated with high spirits. The troops danced to their traditional regimental folk song "Badlu Ram Ka Badan," a favorite for lively informal gatherings.
- The light moment was recorded when General Dwivedi felicitated Indian Army marching contingents, mounted units, and pipe bands for their excellent Republic Day 2026 Parade and Beating Retreat program. The event celebrated their sharp precision, iron discipline, and musical flair during the national festivities.
- “Badluram ka Badan” known for its lively beat and rustic lyrics, "Badlu Ram Ka Badan" fosters soldierly camaraderie and joy, particularly in eastern and northeastern regiments. It thrives at unit gatherings and victory bashes, its upbeat vibe symbolising rank-free bonding.
- "Badluram Ka Badan" is the iconic regimental song of the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, born from World War II grit. Composed in 1946 by Major M.T Proktor, it honours Rifleman Badluram, killed fighting Japanese forces at Kohima in 1944.
114. India-Japan collaboration for economic development of NE
- Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomed the launch of the India-Japan Initiative for Sustainable Development of the North Eastern region.
- The India-Japan initiatives for sustainable development include “Initiative for Strengthening the Bamboo Value Chain in the North East” and cooperation in health care, forest resources management, connectivity and tourism in different states of the North East.
- Both the leaders appreciated the importance of India-Japan’s continued collaboration through the Act East Forum (AEF) for the sustainable economic development of North Eastern and for enhancing the region’s connectivity with Southeast Asia.
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115. Arunachal Pradesh to boost bamboo cultivation; ties up with CREDUCE – HPCL
- The Arunachal Pradesh’s Bamboo Resource & Development Agency (APBRDA) has partnered with a joint venture of CREDUCE and HPCL for the cultivation and development of bamboo resources in the state.
- This public-private partnership is boasted to be the world’s largest bamboo cultivation drive encompassing the plantation of 100,000 hectares of forest and village land with bamboo, also called ‘green gold’.
- The agreement was signed under the leadership Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister to boost the state into the green growth phase.
- The yields from this joint venture would last for over 30 years, divided into three phases of 10 years each. The effort is the first among many more to come as all the northeastern states have fertility for bamboo cultivation.
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116. First Bamboo Crushing Unit inaugurated
- North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council under the North Eastern Council, Ministry of DoNER, Government of India associated with The Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS), inaugurated the first Bamboo Crushing Unit at Ngairengbam Mamang Ching, Imphal East.
- Bamboo Powder as an Integrated Farming of Livestock, Crop, and Fish in North East India is the first time in India and the project uses bamboo powder as a sustainable feed supplement for livestock, natural fertiliser for crops, and ammonia absorbent for fish ponds.
- The agricultural productivity will improve and reduce cost while promoting healthy farming in the region. The inauguration of the Bamboo Crushing Unit marks an important landmark in the path of agricultural innovation for Northeast India.
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117. From 461 to 45k hectares: Tripura’s bold bamboo expansion drive for industrial use
- The Tripura government has taken up a five-year plan to expand the bamboo production area exclusively for industrial use by nearly 100 times to 45,000 hectares of land.
- Around 70 per cent of the country’s requirement of agarbatti bamboo sticks is supplied by Tripura and the government is keen to bring more such industries in the state. The northeastern state, which has an abundant bamboo resource, produces 21 species of bamboo.
- As of now, Tripura produces bamboo on 461.32 hectares exclusively for industrial use and we plan to increase that to 45,000 hectares in five years from 2025-26. Nine-thousand hectares will be added in each of these five years.
- The TBM has raised high-density bamboo plantation in 461.32 hectares from 2018-19 to 2024-25 exclusively for commercial purposes. Tripura has 4.20 lakh hectares of bamboo-bearing areas, according to the Forest Survey of India 2023 report.
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118. Assam pushes bamboo-based economy with new construction policy
- The Assam government has taken a decisive step to boost the state's bamboo industry by integrating engineered bamboo composite materials into public construction projects.
- The state cabinet has approved the inclusion of these materials in the Public Works Department’s Schedule of Rates (SOR), making bamboo a standard component in infrastructure development.
- As part of this initiative, all public buildings must now use at least 5% bamboo-based materials. This move is expected to create new economic opportunities for local producers while promoting sustainable construction practices.
- By utilising bamboo, Assam aims to reduce dependence on conventional materials and encourage an eco-friendly approach to development.
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119. Tata Communications, RailTel join hands to develop AI-ready digital infrastructure
- On February 23, 2026 , Tata Communications partnered with RailTel to develop AI-ready digital infrastructure for India and global markets, aiming to modernize networks, enhance cyber protection, and improve citizen-facing services across the country.
- Homegrown companies Tata Communications and RailTel will collaborate to strengthen networks, enable secure cloud adoption, and leverage AI platforms, improving visibility, reliability, and performance of digital operations for public sector and enterprise customers.
- RailTel’s network spans 63,000 km of optical fibre, connecting over 6,000 railway stations. The initiative supports resilient systems, faster connectivity, and better citizen services like railway Wi-Fi, broadband, surveillance, and digital governance platforms; financial terms were not disclosed.
120. Waaree, ZFI sign 2.5 MW electrolyser-as-a-service agreement; inks MoU for 50 MW green hydrogen expansion
- On February 23, 2026, Waaree Clean Energy Solutions and Zero Footprint Industries (ZFI) signed an electrolyser-as-a-service (EAAS) agreement to deploy a 2.5 MW alkaline electrolyser in Uttar Pradesh for ZFI’s green hydrogen capacity expansion.
- Waaree Energies’ subsidiary will design, supply, install, commission, own, and operate the electrolyser system, manufactured at its Dungri plant in Gujarat, under a 15-year long-term EAAS contract with ZFI.
- The project will produce 41 lakh Nm³ of green hydrogen and 20 lakh Nm³ of green oxygen annually, abating 70,000 MT of carbon per year, with first commissioning in ~7 months, scaling up to 10,000 m³/hour across multiple sites.