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Slice Small Finance Bank has appointed its founder Rajan Bajaj as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This appointment has been approved by the bank's board of directors, shareholders, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which reflects their confidence in his leadership and digital-first approach.
Uttar Pradesh has seen the highest number of road accident deaths in India in 2024, as per recent data.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated IBM's AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, calling it a significant step towards empowering technology-based good governance in the state. He stated that this initiative will help Uttar Pradesh become a leading state in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Tech, and Quantum Computing.
The Rajasthan government officially launched the Rajasthan Homestay Scheme 2026 with the aim of promoting rural tourism, generating local employment, and increasing rural income. This scheme enables local families to register their homes for tourists and provide cultural experiences.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a highly secure second data center in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, which is a step towards enhancing the security and continuity of its essential financial infrastructure.
Saudala in Maharashtra has recently become India's first caste-free village.
The Delhi government is preparing to launch the 'E-Bike Didi Yojana' to promote women's safety and clean transportation. Under this scheme, trained female riders will safely transport female passengers to their destinations on electric scooters or bikes.
The Union Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, is organizing the four-day National Arogya Mela 2026 in Buldhana district of Maharashtra.
PM Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. During this, he was given the highest honor of the Parliament, the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'. While addressing the Knesset, Modi condemned Hamas's attack on Israel.
The 7th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' has commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. This exercise will be held from February 24 to March 9, 2026. This annual military exercise is conducted between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), which is considered an important step in strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries.
The Air Defense Warriors of the “Blazing Skies Brigade” under the Konark Corps of the Indian Army successfully conducted a high-intensity test firing of the Strela-10 (VSHORADS) missile at the Pokhran Field Firing Range. This live exercise, conducted in the desert region of Rajasthan, demonstrated the army's strong combat readiness and operational precision in dealing with low-altitude airborne threats.
The Naval Surface-to-Air Missile Sayyad-3G has been developed by Iran.
The Punjab government has started 'Meri Rasoi Yojana'.
Zimbabwe has started administering a drug called Lenacapavir, which is a long-acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention. In the last two decades, thousands of deaths have occurred in the country due to HIV. It has become the first country in the world to do so.